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4th Generation American
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Amber B.
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Alaska
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Aspiring Americans
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Cydney W.
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The American Creed: Braden Edition
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Braden C.
in
Kentucky
My piece is about what it means to be an American in relation to "The Pledge of Allegiance" by George Thatcher Balch. My essay describes the loyalt...
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What It Means to Be an American
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Sarafina M.
in
Florida
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American Creed Prompt Number 1
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Benjamin K., Gerstell Academy, Maryland
. Summary:
This Prompt is about my American Creed and how we as a nation can better ourselves to become united and ultimately one of the most powerful nations in the world
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Changes in the American Creed
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Jennifer A., Yreka High School , California
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Interviews of two awesome YHS history teachers with their opinion on what the American Creed is and how it has changed over time based on their knowledge of the history of the United States.
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Dreams change lives everyday
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Maddy S, Bay High School, Ohio
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Every American has a dream and dreams can change the lives of people everyday. With enough determination and passion a person can achieve anything they put their mind to.
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Symbols and Rituals expressing the American Creed
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Jaxon G., Bay High School, Ohio
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An essay on Americans' common symbols and rituals, that express our core values and the American Creed.
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The American Creed of Diverse Americans As Expressed Through Art
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Zoe R., Royal Oak High School, Michigan
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This essay is about how diverse Americans and Americans whose demographic have a history of oppression understand the American Creed. I investigated this question specifically by looking at pieces ...
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Behind the scenes of the LGBT Community
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Milliy D., NY-Hudson Valley Writing Project, New York
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This text is about the day to day lives of the LGBT community, and since I am apart of this group I thought it would be an honor to write and find information about this topic. This text also conta...
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