As I think of words or symbols that express my American Creed, I think of being from the south where we say the pledge everyday, where we support the flag non-stop, and where we exercise the right to vote.

Living in Mississippi, examples of patriotism are everywhere, whether it be American flags waving in the back of a pickup truck, saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school, or singing the National Anthem at sporting events.

This poem is about the history of America and the many stops that America has made to get where it is and where it's going.

In America we have the freedom to say what we want and the freedom to worship any religion we want.

My family plays a huge part in my American Creed because of what they have done and what they are still doing for me.

In life you have to fight for everything, and you have to work harder than the person beside you if you want to be successful.