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4th Generation American
by
Amber B.
in
Alaska
I chose an image of Oprah to represent the American Creed because she has been a very impactful person on America. The words I used were, Freedom, ...
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American Mentor
by
Michaela M.
in
Texas
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Mass Incarceration in America
by
Ayanna S.
in
Nevada
This short story is about how a family's decisions in the past has shaped the present generations-- and how it's connected to America's changes thr...
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Past and Present: A Family's American Creed
by
Tekyira M.
in
Michigan
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American Creed
by
Bailey Johannes, Columbus High School , Montana
. Summary:
Through hard work, fighting for your identity, knowing who you are, and being true to yourself it can lead you to the American Dream. People need to value their opportunities and work for what they...
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opportunity
Rights And Freedoms Make Us Equal
by
Mason D., Royal Oak High School, Michigan
. Summary:
Rights and Freedoms that are given to Americans are very important. We should not judge one other based on looks or physical characteristics.
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American Opportunity
by
Lili, Copper Hills High School, Utah
. Summary:
America allowed me to receive a new education and gave my mom to live close to her parent.
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American Dream
by
Culture, Burke High School, Nebraska
. Summary:
It's about growing up as a Native American in a predominately Caucasian community and being told I don't belong in the country I was born in for such petty things like my skin tone. I grew up aroun...
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racial justice
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My American Creed
by
justin t., B. Michael Caudill Middle School, Kentucky
. Summary:
Freedom is important because having freedom allows us to learn from our mistakes. It was also one of the reasons why this country was founded and is why we have so many people who want to come to t...
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religion
Our future depends on us
by
Avianah V., ASU Preparatory Academy, Arizona
. Summary:
In my OpEd i explain and express how America gives us endless opportunities to achieve anything. We can become anyone we strive to be, it just all depends on us. We express our American creed every...
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