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What it Means to be American Yasmeen, Gerstell Academy, Maryland A poem written about what it means to be an American and how our ancestors actions have shaped our country into what it is today. Tagged With american creed
This is what it means to be an American. Michael Y., New Tech High at Coppell, Texas An American is only truly the embodiment of America if they are exemplary, like George Washington. America is often said to be the embodiment of freedom, but behind the blinds, there is much more w... Tagged With diversity , dream , expository , history
What is the American Creed? Nicole E., Avondale High School, Michigan Everyone's idea of the American Creed is different. This piece discusses my personal opinions on what I believe America stands for and how we can set aside our differences and truly symbolize the i... Tagged With creed , diversity , dream , immigration , racism
To Be American Randal Davis, Columbus High School , Montana The modern American Dream is a personal definition of success, but there is inadequate community which prevents achievement. Tagged With dream
The American Dream Chloe M., Isaiah CM., Jack N., Paris W., and Nick R., Royal Oak High School, Michigan What our group talked about was what it meant to be an American. We talked about our personal experiences, past history, and we also had to reflect off of what one another said. Tagged With freedom
The Lost Dream Lillian G., Okemos High School , Michigan The United States has lost its common luster known as the American Dream. Through my essay, I explain the problems caused by the parts of the American Dream that have been lost and how those parts ... Tagged With creed
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