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America was Never America to Me Isabel Ann Wells, Niagara High School, Wisconsin In America, there are many usuals and many givens. If you don't do this, you're not American. If you don't say this, you're not American. Within this poem I talk about the changes and sub standards... Tagged With acceptance
What Does it Mean to be American? Ben P., Columbus High School , Montana Our nation has a problem with understanding what it means to be American. Tagged With freedom
American Creed Bailey Johannes, Columbus High School , Montana 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... Tagged With opportunity
American Creed: Cultural tradition and immigration Jessica A., Royal Oak High School, Michigan Do you have many different cultural traditions that your family may have brought over to America that are very important to you? Join me in learning how cultural tradition and immigration plays a r... Tagged With identity
The Truth Untold Dewon W., Oak Park High School - Oakland Writing Project, Michigan My essay is about the struggles of being black and gay in america. This is a quick story about my life and how i don't feel like an american. Tagged With identity , truth
Defining "American" Matthew P., New Tech High at Coppell, Texas The American Creed: a statement of the values and ideas we consider to be “American.” It is not officially established, but events throughout American history suggest that the creed is very real. B... Tagged With identity
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