Essay On American Citizens

One of the most detrimental and traumatic events of United States history involves the terrorist attacks on the day of September 11th, in 2001. September 11th is a day countless Americans will never forget. Because our nation encountered such a horrific attack, it was up to our president during the time, President George W. Bush, to address the country. Many Americans suffered loss and fear; therefore, former President George Bush’s goal was to heal and comfort the nation by persuading them to see the light within the darkness. Bush’s speech was a success because he showed America’s togetherness and solidarity by creating an emotional connection to the audience; moreover, by responding appropriately to the attacks, he presented himself with a leadership and role no one else could take.

Though there are many horrible things that have happened in America’s history, Americans actions during these events will provide hope for the future. There are numerous events that have happened in America’s history: many wars, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks; looking back on this history, Americans can learn and have hope for the future.

Harry S. Truman once said, “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” Every person should have the opportunity to achieve their own dreams and goals. Every individual is entitled to the right to stand up and fight for themselves. I am very appreciative of the fact that America provides me with the beautiful gift of freedom. I believe in our nation because of our people’s generosity, diversity, and acceptance.

Speeches from Presidents are important, and can build a nation together, it is seen with the idea’s of Franklin D Roosevelt and President Barack Obama. While these two speeches aren’t made in the same circumstances, they do represent something strong within a nation, and that can be from fear, while the fear indifferently are from different things, it is still there. While fear has been around throughout human history, it shows its strength with a nation, and how it can revolutionize a nation, by creating a sense of safety throughout one, or several speeches.

As a nation, we have gone through many horrors. The American Revolutionary War in 1775 to 1783. The Civil War was the deadliest war in American history. 620,000 soldiers had died. 2,400 people died in the attack of Pearl Harbor. In the year 2001, 2,977 people died, because of a terrorist attack, this was also known as 9/11. There have been many more horrors, crisis, and tragedies in American history. Although, America has stayed strong through it all. There is always hope, and America always finds it. No matter what happens to America, we stand together and we wait posed and ready.

Five scores and fifteen years ago the VFW was founded. Thanks to America I have grit. Grit has helped me a lot in life. I have courage thanks to America. I am very grateful to live in America. Thanks to you guys I have a bed to sleep in, a roof over my head, food and water every day, and public education. Without you guys we wouldn’t have all of this. So thank you very much. As Harry S Truman once said America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do hand, that's because of you guys you built this country from the ground up.

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American history is more than war, sacrifices, and defending our freedom. American history is our hope for the future. We as a country have overcome many things. We know that we can accomplish these things, and this is what gives us that hope for the future. We continue to work together for the greater good of this beautiful country. Through all of the wars and sacrifices our brave men and women have been through, they have always stayed together to keep the country in the great glory it is in today.

I believe that what Kennedy is saying absolutely right, because without those little ripples of hope, we wouldn’t have the many acts of courage that came with them. One example is when Malala Yousafzai refused to listen to the threats of the Taliban to stand up for a woman’s right to education. Without her extreme act of courage, and those of others, we wouldn’t have as many people as we do now fighting for women’s rights and the right to education.

So, yes, if hope is a spark of flame, I want to see America burn. I want to see hope ignite in the eyes of future generations- passed from friend to family to family to friend like the Olympic torch is carried from hand to hand, burning its way into the retinas of all of America. I want to see people, the good ones and the bad ones and the ones somewhere in the middle, see themselves the way they see strangers. I want them to hear what it is they want, and I want them to have the courage to get it. When my children’s children’s children read the history books, I don’t want them to be inspired by our sacrifices, but rather the reasons behind them. Thomas Paine once said, “We have it in our power to begin the world over again (Common Sense, 1776).” Let’s not waste

It was 8:45 a.m., September 11, 2001. 6,000 people sat at their desk working, no one knew that in the next minute they would be faced with a life or death situation. The whole country would see the twin towers tumble in their last minutes of standing, while others were just trying to make it out the dark alive. But as George W. Bush said, “These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong.” Therefore no matter how hard people may attack us, we will fight back standing tall and together for we are strong as a nation united. For me, I have come to understand the positive and negative effects of the increase in patriotism, emotional effects, and war on terrorism through

"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, imagination and unbeatable determination to do the job on hand." Harry S. Truman said. In order to have a great America, we must have courage, imagination and determination to overcome all obstacles. I understand that freedom is not free and many soldiers fought for our freedom. Sometimes my generation takes every day for granted. We need to bring back the importance of the patriotic spirit. My great grandfather is my role model and was in the Air Force. He once said to me, "you are the future". I didn't quite know what this meant at the time, but as I sit and write this paper, the meaning is becoming more and more clear. It is up to my

As I stand at this podium, I am reminded of all my predecessors that have made this position a reality for someone like myself. I owe much gratitude to our country’s founding fathers. They built the constitution this country now sits on. I feel personally obliged to thank the influential figures that have helped to gradually transform “all men are created equally” to actually include men and women of all shapes, sizes and forms. Like President Obama, I am “mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors” (Obama, 1). I promise my presidency will make them nothing less than proud. President X, thank you for your “service to our nation” (Obama,1). And lastly a thank you is needed for my comrades, the American citizen. I accept the challenge that you have so graciously given me.

“I am scared because I don't exactly know and understand the complex world problems that would cause people to direct their hatred toward America"  (Mary Coleman, New York Times News Service 9/14)       Even during the initial shock of September 11 that swelled my patriotism, even amidst the solemn mood of heroism that stirred my respect for the victims, their families, the New York City workers, and in spite of a sudden admiration for the media and for our leaders in government for their strength, resolve and composure, something in me knew that after the dust and debris had settled that this would be the essential question we would be left to wrestle with.

As President George W. Bush stated, “Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. (History.com)”