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Why to not celebrate the 4th of July
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Laila S., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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An explanation of why America wasn't really free when we signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Interview with my Grandmother from Korea
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Daniel C., Staples High School , Connecticut
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In order to answer the question "how does your family and community history connect to your American creed?" I interviewed my grandmother who immigrated from Korea in 1973 to learn about what drew ...
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Protecting basic human rights
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Preston R., Staples High School , Connecticut
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This video explains how service men and women, similar to my ancestors, selflessly risk their lives in order for people to live out their American Creed.
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It Doesn't Matter Where You Came From
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abbyg, Staples High School , Connecticut
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I chose this project because I wanted to further my understanding of all perspectives of what people expect from U.S and how diversity impacts the way people see U.S.I was able to relate the interv...
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The Importance of the American Dream
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Eduardo A., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My parent's stories about overcoming racial and economic adversity in different ways transform my American Creed into making sure everybody has opportunities to overcome their challenges and live t...
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A Penny for your Thoughts
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Jael V., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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This is a poem to get you thinking about how something that seems worthless is actually worth more then you think it is.
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