What U.S. Citizenship Means To Me “The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.” – Jackie Robinson. The definition of a citizen is someone‚ who was born in the United States of America‚ and is guaranteed certain rights‚ privileges‚ and responsibilities. Citizenship is understood as a right to have rights‚ such as the right to live and work in the United States and to receive federal assistance. Being a U.S. citizen means I have the right
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this helps to express what his idea of freedom was‚ and how it impacted the people of America. Although each and every person is unique‚ we all have similar ideas of what freedom can be. Freedom to me‚ can be things such as the ability to start each day‚ knowing that I am safe. Freedom is ending each day‚ knowing that I will continue to receive an education. Freedom is waking up‚ knowing that I can act how I’d like‚ say what I’d like‚ even worship who I’d like‚ no matter what anyone‚ including the
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The Constitution What does the Constitution mean to me? That question in itself has many meanings. I personally believe that if we did not have the Constitution we would all be in turmoil and have no direction to go in. The constitution was put in place to install rules and laws to abide by as citizens of the United States of America. I can honestly say that some of those Amendments have been challenged by a lot of people throughout history and have not always ended the way that they would have
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What it means to be an American Carrie Archer Mr. Mahaffey What It Means To Be an American My name is Carrie Archer I was born on March 4‚ 1891 at Clinton Street in Brooklyn Heights‚ New York. My father Clark Archer was a gynecologist and surgeon and my mother‚ Matilda Speldman‚ was a young woman of refinement. I am the oldest of six children including Barbara‚ Katherine‚ and two boys‚ Rogers and Lyman. The youngest child‚ a girl named Matilda‚ died at one year old. We children were respected
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On May 16‚ I interviewed Ignacio Torres about what it means to be American to him. This man came to the U.S. at age 16 with his older brother and his mother. To live the american dream he had to wake up early every day to work in the fields with his family. Years later passed so he decided to go back to Mexico to marry my mom. Both of them came to the U.S. without any children. They lived happy and Ignacio soon became a True American almost 20 years ago. Ignacio Torres is a wonderful husband and
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What it means to be Australian There are many aspects of ‘what it means to be Australian’. Each one of us could describe ourselves with multiple different identities. The variety of identities as a nation is what unites us all as a country. Mateship with an easy going attitude ‚ the way we recognise multiculturalism‚ the Australian way of life and the physical aspects of Australia in general are the main identities in to which Australians are described. Australia is renowned for the image of
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In my mind‚ I see a long‚ white corridor‚ and the length of this corridor is infinite. Hanging from the ceiling is a flashing neon sign‚ and on that sign is the word "SUCCESS". As I look down the corridor‚ I can see beautifully carved mahogany doors with shiny brass knobs. Mounted on the front of all the doors are shiny brass plates that are marked "OPPORTUNITY". I walk to the first door‚ and try to open it‚ but the door is locked‚ so I move down the corridor to the next door. I place my hand on
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undetected (Kroeber 13). I don’t think the term wild Indian should be used‚ especially in 1961. He decided to live in the woods‚ and it doesn’t mean that Ishi doesn’t know how to act according‚ as the term wild implies. Many people get attached to an area. It’s a comfort thing‚ and it’s familiar‚ to be attached to something. In a familiar surroundings‚ people know what to expect. The amount of different languages in California tell us that many tribes have been settled there for a while. They’ve been there
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I live and the way I think. All soldiers whether old or new‚ should try their hardest to abide and live by the soldier’s creed. The soldier’s creed has taught me many things that make me who I am today. "I am an American soldier‚" To me‚ that means I have the right to say this anywhere and everywhere I go. As an American I have Freedom of speech‚ religion‚ and pursuit of happiness. As a soldier I defend these rights. "I am a warrior and a member of a team‚" I will fight and give my life for
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face. This reminded me of one of my favorite television series‚ "HOUSE‚" the only difference was that this was reality. I was standing in the middle of the emergency room in a real hospital‚ a hospital full of real sick people. Community service means much more to me than completing hours for a class or for a more appealing résumé. It builds character‚ leadership‚ and integrity. It transforms regular humans in to leaders and more passionate citizens. Community service also stands as a foundation
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