America Gift To My Generation Essay

The United States of America is a melting pot of various cultures, who wish to obtain one goal, the “American Dream”. Being an American means one is guaranteed by law to have natural rights, which are life, liberty, and property. In the government’s eyes, one must become a legalized citizen in the United States, to be considered as “American”, but there happens to be a deeper reasoning to be truly recognized as an American. Americans are seen equally, which allow most individuals to be successful in what they want to pursue. Many Americans show patriotism towards The United States of America by celebrating national holidays, and going to patriotic events.

“The Greatest Generation” is a term used to describe the generation who were the children of the Great Depression and who became the adults of the Second World War (Brokaw). There may be strong reasons why other generations may be considered great. The generation born during the war undertook the task of putting a man on the moon. This is perhaps the most important of all human endeavors. They are certainly worthy of being considered great but not the greatest. In fifteen years America and indeed the world endured the crushing poverty of the Great Depression and the costliest war in all of human history. The enormous struggles and accomplishments of this generation is what makes it the greatest.

Back in the 19th century, there was a common belief that God had destined The United States to expand entirely across the North American continent, and eventually across the entire Western Hemisphere. They believed that what they were doing was justifiable, because they believed that God was telling them to do this. It had a huge impact on who America is today as a country and if the expansion had not occurred, it is easy to believe that America would not be the thriving and successful country that it is now. There were many positive sides to Manifest Destiny such as; America was successful in expanding its land from the east to the west coast, which is a positive, because it allowed many people to come to America who otherwise would not have had the chance because there would have been no room for any more people. Another positive side is that it gave America a lot more culture than it had before. But if there is a positive side, that means there has to be a negative side. One of the negative sides to Manifest Destiny and territorial expansion was that they did whatever they could possibly do to get that land and they did not care who it hurt, killed, or negatively affected in the process. This is the reason why so many people debate whether or not manifest destiny was a good or a bad thing, because there are valid reasons for both sides.

People always state that living in America is a privilege, that we are all free and capable of doing anything you set your mind to. To me, being “free” in America doesn’t mean that you are actually free. Being free means that we are not told or controlled by the power of another. I always felt that I wasn’t free to do anything I wanted to do, which takes me to where I am today. I never took being in America seriously and took advantage of it. In the last five years of my life, I learned that being in America is a great honor. I also have learned to take advantage of the opportunities presented to me. It all started from my parents, then going to Vietnam, and now where I am today, college. It showed me that I should be grateful for where I am now.

n the wise words of Asa Philip Randolph, “Freedom is never given, it is won.” Thanks to our soldiers and veterans, my generation does not have to fight for our freedom anymore. America has given us an amazing place to live in, with one of the world’s best economy and a society that respects everyone. People can write their own narrative, and everyone can have a great life. Here, everyone is welcomed and given a chance to live the life they dreamed of.

The United States of America, is a nation that people have risked everything to somehow be a part of. The rights and freedoms that are we given here are often taken advantage of, because we don’t know how blessed we truly are. This nation was founded on the idea of freedom, that we as people, are given natural rights that from birth and by God we have. If I was to define what America means to me I would say perseverance, success, equality, and freedom. All of those adjectives might just seem that they are nothing except for words, but they mean something much more.

Being American is more than just living between the blurred lines of red, white, and blue but defining how civility, humility, and inclusion helps mesh what is great about the United States of America. We take our liberties to be infinite and without protest when opposition does not infringe upon one's livelihood, but shroud those protections when a sector of the population brings light to injustice. Running to our comfort zones when the judgement is a burden or too difficult will never facilitate change, but will just harbor the resentment of the marginalized while muffling their cries. Can we really accept the love of our country if we refuse to understand one another's differences?

“You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose!”~Dr.Seuss. Today my generation has been given the chance to have freedom. Why you ask? This is because America went through a lot of arguing and fighting to get where we are today. I have been given the chance of a lifetime, to be in a world that I can be what I want and make decisions of my own. When I think of freedom I think of people who have chosen to fight for us and stand up for what is right.

Patriotism is not short frenzied, outburst of emotion but tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime

When I think about the greatest gift that has be given to our country, one thing that comes to mind is freedom. Due to the sacrifice that Veterans and current services men and women have made we have the freedoms we have today. The Freedom to go to the grocery store, clothing stores, dinner, and more, most American take for granted each and every day. Additionally, when I think of the work freedom the word free stands out to me.

America has gifted my generation many gifts, including freedom, free education, and the bravest of them all, the veterans of U.S. America has provided many jobs and opportunities; however many places don’t have the opportunities America does. I’m very proud of what America has become. All over the world, America is known as the land of the free, and this gift and many others make America the land I love.

Have you ever thought what gifts America has given us? America has given us so many gifts, throughout generations. We are able to wear what we want to school, we don’t have to wear uniforms! We can have as many babies as we want! The best thing that we don’t have anymore is slavery. America’s gift to my generation is freedom because we can wear what we what to school, get married to whoever you want, and job choices.

If what you loved was taken away from you because of where you lived how would you feel? America’s gifts to my generation is doing what I love and freedom of expression. I feel this way because people sacrifice their life just so I can have freedom to express myself and to do what I love.

America being so complex and diverse in its geography, is hard to put into words as a country. America is a word we use loosely every day, but do not really think about the true meaning of it. America to me is freedom. I get to wake up everyday and choose what I do (logically). Our ancestors have fought for our freedom and have lived up to the American Dream and earned our freedom.

‘Land of opportunity’ to me means, a land where things are easier for everyone residing in it. Where everybody gets the same benefits, has access to affordable resources, and the possibility for its entire population to be capable of reaching their goals; essentially, living a happy and healthy lifestyle on account of its government. People from all over the world visualize this country as a land of dreams, a land that benefits and allows them to have a better life for themselves and their families, and for the most part, they would be correct. America is the land of opportunity because, even though, there is plenty of discrimination to go around, our government programs and free public education are only two of the many reasons why this country