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Pop's Story
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Aidan W., Staples High School , Connecticut
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I wrote a story about my Pop, who grew up in poverty, and how he proves that the American Dream is, in fact, attainable to any American through hard work, perseverance despite wealth, social status...
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My American Creed
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Alex S., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My Creed Is about Patriotism, Citizenship, and hard work. I hope I can love up to these things and be a good American.
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Give Back To Freedom
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Daniel R., Staples High School , Connecticut
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This letter highlights different perspectives and strories about what it means to give back. In my short lifetime, I have learned the incredible value of freedom and the sacrifices made in order t...
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The American Creed Through Action
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Henry S., Staples High School , Connecticut
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In my essay I discuss what I believe the American Creed is, and how we can promote it through action. Change doesn't need to mean a big commitment or a large cost, and can be as easy as helping a n...
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Integration of Cultures
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Alexandra L., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My piece explores diversity within America and how I integrate my culture and American culture into my life. This has helped me balance between different aspects of each while learning that the tru...
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How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?
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Siyar J., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My piece is about how my family is connects to my American Creed. In this instance I wrote a photo story explaining how it does. I write about the journey my parents took from Afghanistan to Russia...
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