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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 Featured
Do Not Stay In The Past But Think About The Future Sara B., NY-Hudson Valley Writing Project, New York In my essay I wrote about the malpractice of the KKK and how it affected the people of color and also I wrote an encouraging letter on why it is important to speak up. Tagged With ancestry , future , history , racism , slavery , slavery
American Creed in the Bible Belt Circa 1980's Wuz a Preacher's Wife, Route 66 Writing Project in the Panhandle Plains, Texas After viewing American Creed video with a group of educators, I participated in a Socratic Seminar to discuss the themes and ideas expressed in the documentary. The discussion prompted an experienc... Tagged With history
Trafficking Needs To End Adam A., NY-Hudson Valley Writing Project, New York Trafficking needs to end.This open letter applies to all referring to what happens to victims to trafficking. Tagged With slavery , segregation , human rights , humanity , history
American Freedom Maggie B., Emerald Coast National Writing Project, Florida Freedom is an essential aspect to the life of all Americans. Tagged With america
Reconstruction in today's society and what it means to be American Myka O., Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Pennsylvania The biggest similarity in society since reconstruction and today is what people think it means to be American. Some Americans think to be American you need to bow to the flag and leaders just becau... Tagged With america , equality , freedom , history , reconstruction
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