Why I am Proud to be An American

by Mariah Bowler

Proud Americans show love and passion for their country, just like me! Freedom of speech, actions, thoughts, beliefs, and many other actions, makes America a great place to live. We are very unique.

Courage in the past and present wars. Like in the Revolutionary war, when our first 13 colonies were fighting for independence from England. When finally we won on July 4th it was made a national holiday (celebration). Every July 4th since that day we launch fire-works into the air. This makes me very proud! Amazing how our country keeps track of all the important days in history. Who knows what holiday will be next.

Well every morning school children in America say the pledge of allegiance to remind us of all of our freedoms! The National Anthem is another great way to go. At all banquets and other social meetings we sing the anthem. The Declaration of Independence is to thank too. With out it we would be completely controlled! Standing at 305 feet this green monument is the statue of liberty. She shows much independence to our Country. This statue formally declared independence. Made in France and shipped here this monument in New York harbor can be seen from far away. This monument is so important it has its own island (Elis Island.) You can take a ferry or boat out to walk inside of her! In her arm she caries the declaration.

Also America is civilized, and loyal. We are a democracy. A democracy is when u vote for what you want. We vote for president, senate, and then town mayors and governors. Many other people are voted for too. Pretty unique right?
A very important man going by the name of Martian Luther King influenced all Americans. " I had a dream" were the words that changed the life of all African Americans living in America. These 4 words have changed many lives. Although when he never got to see black freedom he made it possible. This makes me very proud!

Now that we have our freedom we are now fighting for the freedom of others. In Iraq we are fighting for them so they can be free. We want them to have the same rights and privileges. Now that is something to be proud about!

As you can see being an American means much more than just living in a country named America, it means you live it and will never want to leave it. It means you will always liver here and enjoy beign American, and maybe even being part of history some day!