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What does it mean to be American? Does anyone know?
by
EthanJ, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
This essay was originally shared with others students at youthvoices.live and explores questions raised by studying history and examine similar issues in present day America.
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history
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immigration
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reconstruction
Writing Our Future
by
Ama, Elizabethtown Area High School, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
My essay is about change in America. I talk about how the typical 21st century American should be and my experiences growing up as a hispanic woman in the United States. I write about the change I ...
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change
Action and Community
by
Quentin, Souderton Charter School Collaborative, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
We can express our American Creed through action in our religious acts, activities, and works of charity. It is important for people to express their creed through action in their communities.
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american
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community
Equality as the American Creed
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Rachel, Souderton Charter School Collaborative, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
Our project symbolizes complete equality through all aspects of America. Equality is spelled in different languages to represent how language and ethnicity should not cause discrimination. The othe...
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equality
My American Creed
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Brennan Myers, Elizabethtown Area High School, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
This is the overview of my "American Creed" and how my community and family has influenced me path over the years.
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american
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character
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culture
American Creed. What does it takes to be American?
by
Christopher G., Elizabethtown Area High School, Pennsylvania
. Summary:
Discussing What It Means to Be an American in my community (summary provided by Mr H for publishing)
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acceptance
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aspiration
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service