The Most Valuable Gift To America

Their are so many things that America has given to my generation, one of the most important, and bigger things to me is our freedom. The first way that America fought for our freedom was in 1775 through 1783 when America went to war with Britain. Britain was controlling the U.S, raising tax payments, and Britain gave the Americans lack of representation, America fought and gave our generation, our freedom from Britain. Another example from America giving my generation freedom was in 1861 to 1865

Literary Analysis of The Gift of the Magi The twists and turns of the plot as it unfolds within O. Henry 's “The Gift of the Magi” are what simply captivate the reader in such a short amount of pages. The story of Jim and Della on a cold Christmas Eve at the turn of 20th century America is centered around what is remarkably relevant to what many readers have experienced in their own lives; the inevitable stresses, sacrifices, and joys of the holiday season. Strapped for cash and wanting to give

U.S. citizens have one thing in common, we all have the great gift of freedom. To quote the words of Abraham Lincoln, “My dream is of a place and time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of Earth.” America is a place of dreams, however, there was so much that had to be done before everyone could have a free dream. To start off, almost 200 years ago there was no such thing as Freedom of Religion. In fact, most wars are based off of conflicts involving religion. However

Over the centuries, America has changed from generation to generation. Throughout time, we have advanced in many new techniques, like technology. Since September 17, 1787, America has had freedom. Even though we have had freedom for over 2 centuries, this generation does not value freedom as much as they did in the late 1700s. The most valuable gift that America could give to this generation is freedom. To begin with, freedom has always promoted happiness to others. When the U.S. declared

DuBois’ Souls of Black Folk was a historical and sociological work originally published in 1903 as a collection of essays addressing the issue of race in America written in the voice of the marginalized Black population. The purpose of this writing was to diagnose the problem of American society and define the peculiar meaning of being Black in America. The use of the “soul” in the title serves as a reclamation of the humanity of African Americans by recognizing the spiritual/immaterial and immortal

Most of us have a beautiful place in our mind that each have their own distinct characteristics. At most times it may seem that there is no beauty in the place, but some of us make it beautiful in our minds. One place that stuns my eyes is no other than, the gorgeous New York City. The Big Apple can easily be recalled as the fashion capital, territory of the Knicks, and Yankees, home of the Statue of Liberty, and it can also be where you celebrate New Year’s at Time Square. You can hear taxis frustratingly

history, America has shone the bright light of freedom onto the darkness and oppression in this world, and has done so with the help of millions of brave soldiers. From 1776 to 2004, soldiers have and continue to put their lives on the line for the great cause of upholding freedom. Their ultimate sacrifice has allowed the liberty light to shine strong, and to keep you, me, and all Americans safe under Lady Liberty’s arm. When I see soldiers on television or in a parade, I am reminded of the most difficult

The moment a child enters the world is a miracle. Birth is a gift from God, and nothing is ever the same after parents experience the unconditional love for their child. Parents have an innate desire to protect their children and offer them the best chance for success in life. The process of giving a child a bright future starts with a proper education. Public school is subsidized by the government and considered a right afforded to all Americans. Teachers are the backbone of the education our children

Counting Your Coins: Baller Budget-Friendly Gift Giving Okay let’s strategize who wants what by running down the list: Mom wants a Michael Kors bag, Dad wants a Fossil watch, my daughter wants Frozen everything, and my son wants multiples pairs of Jordan’s. Do you realize that your Christmas budget is well over twelve hundred dollars, and you have yet to get gifts for your siblings and their children, friends and coworkers? I understand that Christmas is considered the season of giving, but that

The expeditions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark of the newly purchased Louisiana Territory radically shaped American scientific knowledge as well as relationships with Indians. The framework for their expedition was laid far before they first set sail from the mouth of the Missouri River is 1804. In 1801, France reacquired its North-American “Louisiana territory” from Spain after a series of secret deals with Spain brokered by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Almost immediately, US trade