September 21‚ 2011 The American Spirit When I think of the words “the American Spirit” so many images come to mind: raising the flag at Iwo Jima‚ the fire fighters running into the Twin Towers‚ John Kennedy Jr. saluting at his father’s grave. Is that‚ however‚ really the American spirit? Or is it the feelings that were felt by the entire country as these and other events were happening. When I looked up the word spirit it amazed me how the word’s definitions fit how I think of American
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Naturalization Ceremony The United States is a nation of Immigrants. For centuries people have come to the U.S. in search of prosperity‚ freedom and financial success. There are many reasons why a person from another country would wish to immigrate to the United States. The United States offers much potential in employment‚ thus leading to a greater standard of living. There is also the pride of being a citizen of the world’s richest and most powerful country In a personal testimony I’m an immigrant
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“What Patriotism Means to Me” Does Patriotism still matter anymore? Or‚ is it just the national anthem playing before a sports game‚ saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school in the mornings? Or‚ is it just the celebrating of holidays that honor our armed forces? Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that patriotism is the “Love some people feel for their country.” Personally‚ I think that a person with great patriotism has love‚ support‚ serves for their country. “Give me liberty or give me death
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ISP: The Three Defining Moments of Canada Each individual‚ family‚ business‚ country and so on all had defining moments that have shaped them into their current appearances or outcome. For Canada‚ the following three defining moments have characterized Canada from a dependent British colony to an autonomous country. In addition‚ these three defining moments have further pushed Canada towards nationhood‚ which included the formation of its own identity and a sense of unity. The following events‚
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RMK Senior Secondary School‚ Thiruvrkadu‚ Chennai 68th Independence Day Celebration 2014-15 Date: 15.08.14 Namastae to one and all present here. We extend our heart filled warm welcome to all the independent souls who have gathered here for the 68th Independence Day celebration. Thousands laid down their lives so that our country is breathing this day. Never forger their sacrifice… Freedom in the mind‚ faith in the words‚ pride in our souls‚ memories in our heart. Let’s salute those great men‚ who
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Kneel to the Constitution One knight created all this chaos. He stood up to his whole nation to defend his race by kneeling humbly. He believed that blacks were still treated unequally in the U.S. today. It started on August 14th‚ 2016. One man against a whole nation. During the national anthem before an NFL game‚ he knelt in protest. It was a peaceful and quiet form of protest. People started yelling at him‚ calling him a traitor and others wanted him to be punished. The people of the United
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First‚ I would like to discuss the fact that concussions are a well-known enough concern that allows people to make decisions on weather taking part in the game of football is worth the risk. In an article written in 2011 on ESPN.com‚ former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew commented on whether he would play through a concussion or take himself out of the game. Jones-Drew responded by saying he would hide the concussion: “The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on
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Athena Witham Barbara Pincus‚ English 102 Protest Music Assignment March 13‚ 2012 Music is a form of art‚ and just as any piece of art‚ music sends a message. Too many people in many cultures‚ music is an important part of their way of life‚ it’s their way of expression. The Vietnam War influenced a generation of musicians and songwriters in both Vietnam and the United States. Bands were producing music about both anti-war and anti-communist to take a stand without going to war. The band Country
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Recently in my school‚ many of my peers have been debating on whether Colin Kaepernick had the right to kneel during the National Anthem. Some dispute that he had no such right. They say kneeling during the National Anthem is highly disrespectful and is a blatant spit to the face of those that serve this country. Me‚ along with many others‚ completely disagree with the notion that Kaepernick had no right to kneel. A group of friends I had were arguing about this one day while our teacher was
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The song Battle Hymn of the Republic was written during the war and its about the war. For over 138 years this song has been featured in patriotic programs and is still sung and schools and churches across the nation. In the early days of the war the song “john brown” was very popular. Although in its original incarnation it had nothing to do with notorious abolitionist leader hanged. Mrs. howe lyrics first appeared on the front page of the atlantic monthly in february of 1862. Editor James T. fields
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