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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 does it mean to be American? Does anyone know? EthanJ, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Pennsylvania This essay was originally shared with others students at youthvoices.live and explores questions raised by studying history and examine similar issues in present day America. Tagged With freedom , history , immigration , reconstruction
What rights should people living in the US have? Yanaire H., Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Pennsylvania I believe that people in America should have the rights of freedom, freedom of Speech and, to be protected by all the laws granted by the government period. Also to be treated equally no matter the... Tagged With america , blacklivesmatter , citizenship , history , racial justice
Division in America Alistair R., Royal Oak High School, Michigan A brief look into our past as a nation, taking a look at how division between Americans is nothing new. Tagged With american , division , history
Land of the Free as Symbolic as Can Be Abbey K., Okemos High School , Michigan Symbols show up on our lives everyday. America has many objects and items that represent the nation and they all have their own meanings and history. Tagged With america , creed , history , symbols Featured
Made In America Michael, Staples High School , Connecticut My poetry anthology is about my thoughts and the world that influences them. Everything from American history to random thinking, are all compiled into one anthology. Tagged With ancestry , freedom , history , poetry , together
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