An Ode To America By Larry Norman
America; Land of The Diverse What it means to be an American is an incredibly subjective question. Millions of people worldwide have their own definition, which has been developed over countless years and diverse experiences. My own definition was developed through multiple exemplary sources, an extremely beneficial one being the song, “The Great American Novel,” by Larry Norman. In the song, Norman states many attributes of America, such as the fact that this wonderful country was once a limitless and beautiful land, a land that was made into a home through many years of hard work, struggle, and perseverance. Yet, this song also describes the values which have decreased throughout the years. Per contra, the other most impactful statement
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“An Ode to America,” written by Cornel Nistorescu, talks about the events following the 9/11 bombings. He writes how amazed he was at the unity the Americans showed just hours after the disaster. Flags were raised, fundraisers started, and lives risked all in the name of standing together and supporting one another. Even celebrities hosted benefit concerts to raise money for those affected. “Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the army, and the secret service that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about. The Americans volunteered to donate blood and give a helping hand.” This entire editorial nearly brought my humble heart to tears- Americans, in a time of great need, found the love and the unity to lend a helping hand wherever needed. This is not the only example of Americans taking a stand together- our nation is being struck with hurricane after hurricane, yet the American people have shown that, despite storms getting stronger, Americans are still the strongest. More than 20 million dollars were raised for Hurricane Harvey relief. Centuries of our history will expressthe same thing- Americans are a united people. If one is messed with, they all are messed with, and the response will be as
“An Ode to America,” written by Cornel Nistorescu, talks about the events following the 9/11 bombings. He writes how amazed he was at the unity the Americans showed just hours after the disaster. Flags were raised, fundraisers started, and lives risked all in the name of standing together and supporting one another. Even celebrities hosted benefit concerts to raise money for those affected. “Nobody rushed to accuse the White House, the army, and the secret service that they are only a bunch of losers. Nobody rushed to empty their bank accounts. Nobody rushed out onto the streets nearby to gape about. The Americans volunteered to donate blood and give a helping hand.” This entire editorial nearly brought my humble heart to tears- Americans, in a time of great need, found the love and the unity to lend a helping hand wherever needed. This is not the only example of Americans taking a stand together- our nation is being struck with hurricane after hurricane, yet the American people have shown that, despite storms getting stronger, Americans are still the strongest. More than 20 million dollars were raised for Hurricane Harvey relief. Centuries of our history will expressthe same thing- Americans are a united people. If one is messed with, they all are messed with, and the response will be as