America is full of symbols that every American knows, and many around the world see. We represent the creed we live by through actions, ideas, and truths that we all live by. They are the founding principles that we all live by that allows our nation to flourish. Symbols such as the American flag, the fourth of July, our national anthem, and the American Dream unite Americans. Some symbols like the confederate flag can divide us into our own corners with different beliefs.
The American Flag
As an American, we hold our heads high and represent our country with our proud flag that we put on the front of our houses, schools, and many other places. Our flag represents all the great things America has done and has to offer to the world. We hold this flag high and treat an inanimate object with great respect, never letting it touch the ground or be stepped on. Because the flag itself does not matter, but what is behind the flag and what it represents to the world does. Freedom is also a big part of our creed; that is why so many people move to America and why we fight our wars. We fight for others to have the freedom and to keep our own. It is so essential to the American people that it is in the constitution that founded American ideals are secured our right to dream. We celebrate the fourth of July with a grand display of fireworks, and everyone gets together to have a party for the day we declared independence from the British. We declared independence 244 years ago, yet we still celebrate it every year to show our appreciation for the freedom granted that day.
The National Athem
Another uniting symbol of the American creed is the American national anthem. Written during a battle in 1812, it describes how America held firm when the flag is still there after being heavily bombarded by the British. This shows that even in 1812, residents of America feel immense pride in their country and show the resilience within every person. Every day in public school, kids sing our anthem in unison with their hands over their hearts because they agreed that kids should know our country. During sporting events, people stand with their hands over their hearts as the anthem is sung, and everyone quiets to give respect for everyone that gave their lives to maintain our freedom.
The American Dream
The American Dream is a giant component that has risen from this creed. It also for anyone that wants a better life to have one with enough hard work and dedication. People come to America for a better life and an even better one for their children. People come from all over to experience this dream in action and for their families to flourish in a new country. They all unite under a common flag that represents a better life for them to have.
The Confederate Flag
Our country was born of war and discrimination, and even if we are better now and most have moved past what has happened, we still have those who have not. Like the American flag, the Confederate flag has a deeper meaning, and to some, it is a sign of their southern heritage and others; it still represents a time where slavery was king, and the white master race was in control. Even with a tiny minority of people believing this, they are seemingly the loudest that everyone hears. This controversial topic divides some parts of America because of the beliefs that come from the flag.
In conclusion, we are all different but can unite under a common creed that most America abides. Through traditions and hardship, we triumph from our will to uphold our American creed. We may get divided over topics like the Confederate flag, but we work out our differences with others and live on in the end. These few examples are expressions of our creed in America but hold a large part of the history and culture that we take part in.