What It Means To Be An American By Marcie Sillman

The term “American” is viewed differently by many distinct people. In this essay, one can find out what it truly means to be an American. An American is someone who can be themself and is classified as an American.
What it means to be an American is that you can be who you want to be. According to an article written by Marcie Sillman , “Shmidt hopes [his family] [gets] the opportunity to come to this country. He spreads his arms wide as he describes his own experiences”. Shmidt’s personal experiences is an example to his family and others, that he is and wants to be an American. He can finally be and do what he wants to do. As an American, you can make yourself whoever you want to and do the things you have always dreamed of doing. According