What Does It Mean To Be An American

473 Words1 Page

Many people don’t ever stop to think, why am I proud to be an American? or does it truly mean to me to be an American? I had been guilty of this until recently when the question was asked about this scholarship. Our country has been blessed with many strong men and women who are willing to sacrifice so much for our country. This is why I think more people should be asked this question and truly realize what it means to be an American. For myself, I believe that being an American means having freedom, equal opportunity, and resilience. I also believe that part of being an American means being bonded in community together and taking pride in our country. Every single American is able to make their own choices freely due to the sacrifices that …show more content…

Being an American means having more freedoms and opportunities than any other country in the world due to the hard work that our country has put forth to keep us out of poverty. America has been through many tragedies and setbacks, but each and every time our country has fought through these adverse times, it sets us apart from others. Although America still isn’t perfect, we have always had a government that is always seeking out the best for our country. Being an American also means that we are able to be in community with one another as a whole. Even with our country's size, we are all able to share the same purpose and identity. Each of the freedoms and rights our country has been blessed with allows each and every citizen to feel connected with one another. I also believe being a part of that community means being proud of the achievements that our country has made. Our county has been able to show the pride that comes along with being an American while also realizing our faults and flaws. Whether it is through acts of service or simply being a good neighbor, our citizens have always strived to make our country

Open Document