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The flag represents America as a whole. The stripes symbolize the thirteen colonies and the stars symbolize the fifty states in America. Everyday in school, most people say the Pledge of Allegiance out of pride for their country, and people raise and lower the flag out of respect for others. The flag represents freedom and patriotism, both of which are important for Americans today.

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The Statue of Liberty stands for hope and freedom in the United States. In the past, when people were migrating to America to start a new life, they looked for Lady Liberty from their boats because they knew they were close when they could see her. She stands for rights and equal opportunity, as well as pride in being an American.

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Jose Antonio Vargas was an illegal immigrant that moved to the United States when he was 3 for a better life with his family. He had no idea that he was undocumented until the day he went to get his driver's license and was told that his green card was fake. However, although he faced adversities, he made a life for himself and considers himself an American anyways because of his pride and loyalty to the country. He became a journalist and published his story.

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What Does It Mean to be An American? Article

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What Does It Mean to be An American? Article

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This article asked a lot of students my age what being an American meant to them. Overall, most of them said that being an American means being free and loving one another, despite any differences.

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What does it mean to be an American? | Scholastic.com

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"There was music from my neighbor's house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars... bearing parties to and from the city between nine in the morning and long past midnight..." (Fitzgerald 39).

This quote explains just a piece of the puzzle to understanding Gatsby and his ambitions in life. He had so many achievements and belongings, yet the real reason he took advantage of it all the way he did was to get Daisy's attention. His American Dream differed from the traditional American Dream, but he strived to be happy in his own way.

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James Adams explains how the American Dream means equal opportunity and that everyone should have a chance to be successful. Success is a very broad word because different people have different aspirations, but everyone deserves to be happy and achieve their goals.

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In this TED Talk, Courtney E. Martin explained her point of view on the American Dream in the present day. Things change all the time, and people should become closer because communities are stronger than one. Also, dreams can be met if people just work hard enough to achieve them.

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Courtney E. Martin: The new American Dream

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For the first time in history, the majority of American parents don't think their kids will be better off than they were. This shouldn't be a cause for alarm, says journalist Courtney E. Martin. Rather, it's an opportunity to define a new approach to work and family that emphasizes community and creativity.

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Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue by Toby Keith

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Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue by Toby Keith

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The song "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue" by Toby Keith really emphasizes the pride in America and how strong our country is. The men and women serving are incredible and deserve to be honored, as Keith did in his song. He explains how he believes in the people of this country and he's very proud to be an American.

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The movie "Miracle" is focused around the goal to represent the United States and to be proud of where the men were from. The coach taught the players to come together and be a team, rather than just a bunch of hockey players. The commitment the players made to the country showed a lot of patriotism, a value that's important in America.

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The website provides 10 reasons to join the military, with information and the opportunity to look into the option more. This is important to America because many Americans join the military because they feel that they owe it to the country to show their pride. The first reason in the article is "to serve your country and protect your country’s liberty and freedom". This shows patriotism in the United States.

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If you are thinking about joining the military, you need to consider why you want to join. People join the army or the military for a number of reasons. Here are the top 10 reasons why people join the military:

To serve your country and protect your country's liberty and freedom

Travel the world

Help stop terrorism

College education benefits

Get a good paying job

Duty and Honor for your country

Family Tradition

To improve yourself and learn new skills

Get a career

Turn your life around

All the above are great reasons to join the military and you may have other reasons as well. Many people have life long benefits from joining a branch of the military. But your reasons need to be what matter to you.

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Top 10 Reasons to Join the Military - MilitarySpot.com

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If you are thinking about joining the military, you need to consider why you want to join. People join the army or the military for a number of reasons.

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MLK, Jr. didn't always stand up and advocate for freedom and equality. His change in the world started after the Rosa Parks bus incident, when he decided that the present circumstances should not be tolerated any longer. He stood up for what America should've been.

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Literacy Charity Infographic - Infographic by sydney