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Learning What it Means to be an American in New York City Spencer B., Royal Oak High School, Michigan In one trip, I learned some of the most important values of what it truly means to be an American. Tagged With citizenship , creed , understanding , unity , values
A Culture that Glorifies Success Alex P., Royal Oak High School, Michigan My piece touches on the fact that the American identity is largely formed off of the parts of American history we glorify as successes and the fact that this largely hinders growth, and additionall... Tagged With america , government , success
Canadian/American Dream Crystal C., Avondale High School, Michigan An interview with my Grandfather who grew up in Italy during World War II, and moved to Canada when he was 18 to live the "American Dream", but in Canada, and his views on how the Ideals and Creeds... Tagged With america , canada , creed , dream , interview
Spangled Amanda L., Kearsarge Regional High School , New Hampshire I gathered these images of friends, family, students, and acquaintances to try to put a face to our American diversity. I used the flag as my theme, as it is such a unifying symbol for Americans, ... Tagged With american , creed , diversity , flag , people
The Values of an American Arthur F., Union Public Library, New Jersey In the American creed, the people talk about their backgrounds and how they worked and currently work in america and how it shaped them into how they think and dictate what their values are.How the... Tagged With america , american , ancestry
The Italian Perspective Abby G., Royal Oak High School, Michigan The Italian way of immigration. Through family experiences and other perspectives of Italians. What they went through and how they faced them and let it shape them to be who they are. Tagged With community , discrimination , family , immigration , opportunity
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