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America's Greatest Gifts
America’s Gift to My Generation America is like Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” America gives more gifts that anyone can count. Freedom is a wonderful gift that has no limits. No other country has as much diversity as America. Without the people who are willing to sacrifice for their country, my generation wouldn’t be nearly as great. Freedom has always been one of America’s greatest gifts, but it’s especially valuable now. Unlike other countries Americans have the freedom to write about and inform the people of their opinions. Another form of freedom Americans have is the freedom of religion, which not everyone has the privilege of having. Americans also have the freedom of speech, because of this children can listen and then grow

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