The well-known Star Spangled Banner elaborates on the land of the free, and the home of the brave - but why does this free land exist, and who are the brave? The United States Armed Forces are the federal military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This coalition was founded on June 14, 1755 and the current Minister of Defense is Ash Carter. There are also three general categories of military people; active duty, who are full-time soldiers and sailors, reserve & guard forces, who are individuals who work a civilian job but can be called to full-time military duty, and veterans and retirees, who are the past members of the military. Then there are also the millions of family…
Proud to be an American I am proud to be an American. I am proud because we have always fought for freedom and peace. There are many people who have fought for the freedom of our country. There are also many people who have died for it. In the following paragraphs, I will tell you about three of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces that fight for our freedom, facts about them, and the important battles that they have fought.…
Americans have often given their assent to fight for and defend our freedom. This is evidenced in American history such as the Boston Massacre, the Revolutionary War, and to the the compromises made in writing the US Constitution to establish our own country. In his famous speech, Patrick Henry said, “Give me liberty or give me death…” He believed, along with other founding forefathers, that it was time to break away from Great Britain, and for Americans to govern themselves. With this belief, America’s forefathers assented and committed to free themselves from British tyranny, and to establish a country where people governed themselves and were free to practice their own religions. They assented to fight for liberty.…
Americans often remember the battle cry of Patrick Henry “Give me liberty,” though many forget that with the liberation of America in the 1770s from British control, Black Americans remained in bondage in this nation. The American Revolution revealed the hypocrisy of liberty; as the colonies fought for independence, enslavement remained an integral part of the new nation. Liberation was the idea that men had certain inalienable rights that were deemed “god given.” The problem with having these rights was that they were exclusive to white, land owning men. The segregation of black men specifically allowed the institution of enslavement to scourge the land with fear of…
I don't believe that America was truly free in this time. The " Separate but free" made it clear it wasn't. People were being told where to sit and where they couldn't sit because of the color of their skin. If America would have been truly free, laws like those wouldn't exist and people would be able to go about their day without the fear of being arrested because they sat in the wrong seat in the train. There was also no freedom towards colored people because every time they tried to use their rights, it was always twisted to make it seem like they were treated fairly even when they…
I think that America is free today because because important events in history. Like meetings were they discussed how to improve on things that needed fixing. Or bills that were made and passed to make an impact on the nation. Also wars that were fought to prove the right to either own land or to not have to follow certain rules. Why do you think America is free today?…
Throughout history, Americans have always valued their freedom above all else. This has been repeatedly shown, from the Revolutionary War to the War on Terror. Patrick Henry declared to the Virginia Congress in 1775 “Give me liberty or give me death!”, and this attitude is still held proudly by many in American society today. Men and women from across the country enlist in the military to protect American freedom, despite the threats to their well being that military service may present. There are some however, such as social critic H.L. Mencken, who argue that society only wants safety, and is willing to sacrifice freedom for it.…
American veterans served our country, sacrificed their lives for our freedom, and gave Americans all of the astonishing rights and freedom that we appreciate and enjoy today. Ronald Reagan once said, “Freedom is the right to question and change the established way of doing things.” Thanks to American veterans, we are able to have that right and many other rights that they have earned for us. Some people may say money, or shelter is the most important thing in the world. Honestly, it is the American veterans because we wouldn’t have all of the amazing things in the world if it wasn’t for them. American Veterans are the “apple of the eye” of America for their bravery and heart, for serving in the military and risking their lives for our freedom.…
These selfless acts of sacrifice enabled America to earn our independence and have allowed us the freedoms that our inalienable rights allow: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, we are free to pursue an education, religion, careers, housing, we have freedom of speech, and the right to bear arms. These are just a few of the freedoms that we have because of our veterans - freedoms that people in other countries are denied. As Judd Greg, former governor of New Hampshire, pointed out during a ceremony at Graceland Cemetery in December of 2013, “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy” (journalexpress.net…
America land of the free and home of the great, But in all reality is America as great is…
Many believe that the American Revolution, or, also known as the American War for Independence, is the reason why the United States is a free country today. The American Revolution lasted approximately eight years starting from the year 1775 and ending in 1783. Before the American Revolution took place, the Seven Years War had occurred, and the country was still getting stable from the previous incidents. However, the American people did not agree with the way they were ruled by the British Empire. It wasn’t until aspects like the government, the economy, and people rights were affected tremendously that the people decided to take a stand in regards to the situation. Due to the many changes, internally and externally, the American Revolution…
For all of my life, I have been an American citizen. I’ve never thought of my freedoms and rights as being a blessing, for I’ve never known anything different. But now that I have gone to DC and have seen all of our national buildings and landmarks, like the white house, Arlington Cemetery, the Jefferson Memorial, and so on, I now have a newly founded appreciation for my liberties. All of the rights I have as an american are very special and unique, for the concept of everyone being equal was new in our world. Also, the bravery of our forefathers is astonishing, for they could have been tried and hung for treason if we didn’t win the war. And the government they establish is completely original and is completely, as put by our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, “of the people, by the people, for the people,” and in my opinion, constructed in liberty, and most importantly, freedom.…
We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government, laying its Foundations on such Principles and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to Them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.(cite)…
Throughout history, America has exceeded the limits and expectations other countries regrettably laid upon us. From writing the very first Constitution to conquering Hawaii and Puerto Rico, America has grown from on tiny colony to a country three times the size of Germany. The United States of America is now known as one of the most powerful civilizations in the world. Though, this power would not have occurred without a goal in the hearts of many. The original colonists that came to North America in order to construct a new life made the treacherous journey for one reason and one reason only- freedom. The Great Britain dictatorship forced its’ citizens into worshipping the same religion as their ruler. Anyone who tried to follow a different way of thinking was either arrested or put to death. No human should have to constantly live in fear and reticence. Colonists viewed the actions of Great Britain as wrong and unjust. They grew tired of being safe but yet not having the chance to live. The colonists’ thirst for freedom launched America into what it is today. According to American essayist and social critic H.L. Mencken, “The average man does not want to be free. He simply wants to be safe”. Whereas this may be true in other countries around the world, the American people have proven throughout history that freedom was their one and only goal.…
America is a unique country, founded on the principle that we are endowed with “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Yet today, through taxes and regulations, government takes half of what each American earns. Government regulates what goods and services entrepreneurs can offer consumers, and restricts consumer freedom to buy many goods from other countries. Politicians currently are trying to restrict or ban what we can smoke, where we can use our cell phones, what we can view on the Internet, and which fattening foods we can eat. How is it that the people of a country dedicated to freedom put up with such restrictions from political elites? Do Americans still value freedom? Americans…