Why Is America Special To You Essay

We truly are the land of the free and the home of the brave. I’ve been lucky enough to grow up in a country that has shown me the best of times and but also the worst of times, yet my love for my country has never wavered. Even through the worst of times, we as a country have overcome which inspires me on so many levels. The United States of America was founded nearly 300 years ago, which in itself is pretty spectacular. The fact that we, as a country, have survived for this long must mean we’re doing something right. Even from a historical standpoint, the survival of the US is actually rather momentous. There have been countries that have lasted fewer than 12 hours (the Russian Democratic Federative Republic only lasted 6 hours!) while some have lasted only around a year such as the kingdom of Lithuania, lasting only 266 days. The United States of America has indisputably stood the test of time, which in itself …show more content…
Occasionally terrible things happen, but it's not the fault of our country, only the individual(s) responsible. There are some bad people in the world, and that is such an unfortunate reality that I think some people let cloud their minds and soil places/groups/countries as a whole. What really makes America special to me, and why I have such a strong admiration for my country is our ability to deal with terrible situations. The way we come together as a nation is truly inspiring. Whether it's peaceful protests or marches, food drives, volunteering, or any sort of help, the people of America are truly some of the most giving and kindhearted people I have ever seen or met. Even in the midst of a crisis, you know you are never alone in America, as there are wonderful people everywhere that want to help as much as they can. Which to me is what our country is truly about, not trying to dismiss issues, but rather working through them as a united