Appreciative: America Was Not Built On Fear

While growing up several deaths that took place within my family. Some I had no idea who the people were but can clearly memorialize the funerals taking place and the reactions of those around me. Even though I cannot recall any memories of my great grandfather, I can remember when he passed away. Everyone was gathered at my great grandparents' house in Kerrville,

The United States of America is thought to be the “land of the free and the home of the brave” yet nothing here is given. There are no easy ways to be an American. Everyone in our country either had to fight to get here, and stay here or had to fight for something they wanted or believed in.Yes, America does have more opportunities and rights than other countries but they aren’t accessible to everybody. Being an American is having determination, independence and courage to fight for something you want and/or need.

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”- President Harry S. Truman. An American is someone who shows bravery, courage, and takes all opportunities that come their way. America accepts immigrants from all of the world, but a true American is someone who shows bravery, courage, can use any obstacle as motivation, and uses every opportunity to rise as high as they are willing to work.

We had to deal with suppression with our religion and freedoms, and our foundation is built on this. If we hadn’t want to be free, I doubt our country would standing here today. Men and women worked hard and some sacrifice all they had looking to the future and making sure we didn’t have to go through what they had. Everyone worked hard for what they had, and that’s where we get the phrase American-made. People appreciated this because they knew someone had spent a lot of time and effort into making this. If people had this attitude today and the willingness to put in the work to get what they wanted, our nation as a whole would be much more successful. If our nation hadn’t come from this, I doubt we would have near as much pride to be American.This is why we should look at the past to get our hope. If we take to heart what we see, we can change the outcome of where our country is headed at this moment. Even for individuals, we can work hard to get where we want in life. This is what it means to find our history in the past. If we can start a country like this back then, think about what we could do now in this mind-set! Working hard is what should define us, and that’s why we have pride in our nation and what it stands

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -President Harry S. Truman. The United States is known as the home of the free

President Franklin Roosevelt, in his Four Freedoms Speech, Americans heard a list of four essential freedoms that they should work toward for the future. They include “freedom of speech and expression – everywhere in the world,” “freedom of every person to worship God in his own way – everywhere in the world,” “freedom from want,” and “freedom from fear.” These freedoms aren’t limited to the national picture; rather, President Roosevelt focuses on the international,

The week when I was in Cherokee, North Carolina, my grandfather was hospitalized having a heart attack. I was shocked when my mother called my brother and I coming on the way back home that he had passed away. Then a week after my grandmother passed away. My grandmother, who has been sick for about four or five years, had lung cancer and had problems with her kidney’s. She always had a smile on her face no matter if she was in pain.

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” (Lincoln) Since the 1900s, many citizens have fought for their rights. But they always need someone to lead them, a leader, and that was how people were able to stand up and fight for what is right. Citizens should not be afraid to fight for themselves. True freedom is only possible when citizens are free to fight for their rights and equality.

Our country was built with the support of millions of other americans that sacrificed everything they had to help build this nation. A lot of them died, and most lost their belongings. If it wasn’t for their bravery, sacrifice, and teamwork we wouldn't have the United States of America. The most important tools for establishing and preserving our freedoms would be teamwork and rules.

America, land of the free, home of the brave. This phrase reflects the patriotic ideals that citizens of America have become accustomed to since the birth of the nation. But what is interesting is how the United States overcome obstacle after obstacle in the early years as a republic and became a great and powerful nation. History shows that methods of resistant and protest, both violent and nonviolent, have been used to gain liberties and freedoms which caused early government to struggle. To understand the formation of the American people and their relationship with the government we will have to start before America was a country.

I believe in America because I have a choice. A choice to live where I want, go where I want, I have a choice to vote, a choice to live how I want. In other countries, their citizens don’t get that choice. I get to have an opinion on issues and I have the choice to believe in what I want. Freedom isn’t free; I know that people out there in the military risk their lives for our freedom. I’m glad they fought for our freedom and thanks to them I can live how I want. Our freedom is what makes America unique; not many other countries have this. I am glad to be an American,

A vision around the time that my Dad had passed away due to cancer! It involved of a beautiful ghost

“An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.“ Bravery is what built up America from the ground. Every day, our soldiers go out into the unknown to protect people they will never meet. Furthermore, our colonial

“When you are born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you are born in America you get a front row seat” – George Carlin. The promise of America to me is freedom and rights that a lot of other places may not have. It means no dictator trying to control one and tell anyone that their opinion doesn’t matter. A lot of people buy plane tickets or anything to come to America, and they all come for the same reason… the promise of America.

The United States of America has seen great change throughout its history. While a considerable amount of time has matured the nation, the core spirit of the American people remains unaffected. In spite of all the wars fought and problems that arose, the