Nationalism

How do you feel about people sitting or kneeling during the national anthem? Just so you understand what I am talking about, this all started when Colin Kapernick took a knee during the presentation of the national anthem. His reason behind his actions was that he felt no need to support a country who oppresses African Americans and other minorities. As Americans it is our duty to respect our country and those who fight for it. It is a dishonor for anyone to enjoy the freedom as an American, but…

Rosie the Riveter was an icon during World War Two. She started off as propaganda to gain women’s attention to persuade them to come work in the factories while their men were away at war. She soon turned into the face of women factory workers all over the nation, giving them an image of strength and determination that they did not have at home. Throughout the war, Americans came together as one nation to defend it from those who sought to destroy it. After the war was over, again we came…

Island lives (An analysis of the phrase, “No man is an island” from Meditation 17 by John Donne.) Strength as a whole nation is something that Americans have that they are able to be proud of. This is something that was stronger many years ago too though. As society has grown, and technology has become more advanced, society has started to grow apart in their relationships with one another. In Meditation 17 by John Donne, it is said that “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a…

John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Today, the obligations of an American national are to pay charges and vote. The generally exclusive expectation of living in America permits nationals the benefit of living everyday uninformed or indifferent about warriors who are being killed and killing others abroad. There's an enormous detach between the American regular citizen populace and the overcome ladies and men battling and…

The idea of “Becoming American” blossomed shortly after the Declaration of Independence in 1776. With a new identity as a country, new characteristics that would efficiently define the term “American” came about, religious, social, political and economic identities, just to name a few, all grew and changed as the country learned who its people were. With the development from a New World into “America” came the introduction of other types of individuals, inclusive of domesticated animals, with…

Countless amounts of U.S. citizens volunteer to put their life on the line to protect U.S. soil each year. They dedicate their lives to ensure that American’s have the security and freedom that individuals desire. That well-known fabric that once made an appearance on the moon is the American nation’s symbol commonly called the American Flag. Due to Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the National Anthem to protest against unjust race prejudice, it brought forth governmental distress and…

From the start of our country, norms values and ideals have been set in place that have trickled into every aspect of life for the American, and even in how we conduct ourselves nationally concerning our foreign policy. These foreign policy styles have often been in competition with fundamental American values, and have changed following the structure of the international system. In this short essay I will be discussing the origins of American identity rooted in our foreign policy, as well as…

you look at the flag, what do you see? Yes, you automatically feel proud to be an American; but why? When I see a flag blowing in the gentle wind, or I see a crowd of thousands standing with their hands to their hearts while the National Anthem plays, I always quiver. I just stand there in astonishment that so few could sacrifice so much for so many. The flag has been around for more than 200 years, and every single person has a different interpretation. The flag is an indescribable icon of our…

Glancing up into the sky, I see the thirteen red and white strips attached to each other flowing in the wind along with the fifty white stars pinned into the upper right hand corner with a backdrop of navy blue. Most people see the flag every day, but think nothing of it, but the flag is a symbol of our country. The United States flag has a different meaning to every person; this is what it means to me. The United States flag stands for so many things but most importantly, strength and…

An unequal America During times of national tragedy, groups of American citizens fill the streets and television screens of the nation. Regardless of age, sex, race, or sexual orientation masses of people begin to band together. A proud nation of Americans sharing tears and words of encouragement with otherwise strangers. Thousands of American flags line the porches of every suburban subdivision. While others hang down the windows and doors of city residences. Spray paintings of red, white, and…