John F. Kennedy once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you , but what you can do for your country." I believe that is a powerful statement because, no one waved a magic wand to give us the America we have today. History tells us that people had enough heart and courage to fight and stand up for what we believe in today.
Today, we tend to think that, ipads, cell phones, and jewlery are prize possessions. However, we should actually stop and think about the priceless gifts left to us from so many years ago. Democracy, Freedom of Speech, the right to vote, no slavery and the wish for peace,are big gifts that we have because people had the courage to stand up for what they believed in. These hero's didn't take no for an answer, they fought and didn't give up and that is what i am proud of because they had so much bravery and courage to make America a better place.
I admire the selflessness of the men and women that choose to become soldiers and go out to the foreign countries and fight for our freedom. The soldiers and thier families know that they are risking thier lives for us, yet they still go out and fight.
As I learned about the tragedy of September 11th 2001, and watched the details on TV, I realize that the average person came together with firemen, police, and other emergency rescuers giving everything they had to try and save the victoms.
the question is, am I proud of my country? I am more than proud. I am thankful for all of the hero's and the helpers and the average person coming together as one to make America a better place, stand up for what they believe in and always helping eachother side by side as one nation!!
Hi Ashley, its Patrick from Elementary school. I did not know you had such strong feelings for our country America, i had almost everything you had except democracy, I added like other wars into mine but your S.A. is very powerful! I can see you getting a great grade on your S.A.!
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