Free Essay: My Responsibility To America

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My Responsibility to America It is said that we are old and wise. In fact, we have been around for a long time. Blood has been shed over us and countless brave souls sacrificed themselves for our cause. We’ve been studied, debated, tested and strengthened. We’ve lived through seasons of war and peace, despair and hope, hardship and prosperity. Though our appearance is wrinkled and faded, over a million visitors stand before us each year for a brief moment to reflect on the meaning of democracy. We are the “Charters of Freedom” – otherwise known as The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution and The Bill of Rights. The last two centuries took toll on us, but thankfully high tech methods of preservation guarantee that the ink on our pages our written word will endure. The question we ask you, however, is who will ensure that the principles set forth on our pages will endure? The answer lies with each of us – you, me, every American Citizen – “We the People”. Our …show more content…

They knew Americans would be tested time and time again as our society grew and changed. They were correct; our history is riddled with dark times of wars, slavery, discrimination, economic turmoil, and conflict. We are still free as a nation today because each generation of Americans stepped up to meet their obligation to America as “Guardians of Freedom.” Now it is my turn. For the past 17 years I trained for the role. My mentors were my parents, my neighbors, my teachers, my church and my community. The education they provided me with not only prepared me to be a good citizen; but it armed me with the weapons I need to combat the problems I will surely face in preserving our freedom. Now, as I enter adulthood, I will draw upon the foundation, values and knowledge that I experienced as a child to fully and faithfully discharge my duties to

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