America is a nation of symbolism and power. When the great country of America is brought to mind, many things are thought of, including the flag and our national anthem. For decades the national anthem of America has been the Star Spangled Banner, but now the concern of changing it has come up. The second choice is America, the Beautiful which for many think is a better representation. The Star Spangled Banner is the best song to represent America and our common values of today . The Star Spangled
Woman Warrior as a way to bring to life many talk stories she heard while growing up in a Chinese immigrant home. The Woman Warrior is a complex piece of writing that is able to weave fantasy and reality into one singular unit. Throughout the book Kingston explores the various obstacles that Chinese women faced in their life, whether it be as an immigrant in America or as a young women still in China. Each woman in the book had their own unique experience when it came to being a Chinese woman and
mother Brave Orchid's relationship. On the surface, the two of them seem very different however when one looks below the surface they are very similar. An example of how they superficially seem different is the incident at the drug store when Kingston is mortified at what her mother makes her do. Yet, the ways that they act towards others and themselves exemplifies their similarities at a deeper level. Kingston gains many things from her mother and becomes who she is because of Brave Orchid
The Atlanta Braves Not everybody is a fan of sports. Baseball is one of the most popular sports in America. Baseball is basically two teams of nine players batting against each other to score the most runs in nine innings. In order to make a run, he must hit the ball and make it to first, second, third, and back home. In some cases, he will be able to run all three bases and make it to the home plate, and that is called a home run. A home run can be up to four points, depending on how many people
melting pot. We’ve all heard this expression multiple times before, and will hear it much more in the future. The United States of America truly is a melting pot of peoples and cultures from all different countries around the globe. Our vast differences in cultures are what makes us who we are: the land of the free and the home of the brave. The United States of America has a history of being a free country that welcomes immigrants and refugees from other nations, and returning to those values we once
to make it home?”. Multiple American soldiers fighting this battle that would end the Japanese military from further advancing their support with Axis power. Eventually coming to an end, and the American flag being raised high. Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima, the historical photograph taken on February 23, 1945 by Joe Rosenthal located on Iwo Jima island, a distance away from Japan. As the island got quieter by the minute and the count of live Japanese soldiers slowly decreased, six brave soldiers ran
Freedom on my mind expressed a sad struggle against segregation and unjust in the Mississippi and how a brave many stood to fight. The straw boss who was in charge of the fields would say “The kids are already too big for school” to keep black children out of school and work them. One main freedom rider that stuck out to me was how Endesha Ida Mae Holland who was working for a white family and at the very young age of 11 was sexually assaulted. It would be appalling, girls were being raped by white
acclimatizing to American culture, a dilemma that Kingston wrestles with throughout the stories. In the memoir, Brave Orchid, Kingston’s mother remains unvaried on not conforming to American values. Reverend Hale and Brave Orchid’s personalities diverge in their respective works, both characters reacted differently to major events in their lives however Rev. Hale emerged as a progressive character while Brave remained static. At the start of the Witch Trials, Reverend Hale believes he can distinguish veracity
individuals, who are unsatisfied with their own countries, bring their skills to America. Few countries offer the limitless opportunities that the United States offers. You can start your own business, learn a high-tech career, become a movie star, publish a best-selling novel, or be elected to office. People in other countries crave the same things we do: recognition, wealth, fame, and the feeling of making a difference. America offers endless ways for a "nobody" to become great. Many countries of the
touched their lives. Fans will laugh and cry when they watch the HBO Documentary “Sport in America” because they will hear incredible stories that will make them think about why they love sports. Sports Illustrated, Endgame entertainment, and HBO asked Americans why different games and memorable moments in sports touched their lives. Thousands of fans responded with their incredible stories (Sport in America: Our Defining Stories). The film shows personal stories from fans across the country who have