Strength Of American Spirit

According to Merriam-Webster, to be an American is to be “a person born, raised, or living in the United States. This is the simple meaning, but there is a much deeper definition and connotation associated with being an American. There are common characteristics of the American spirit, both positive and negative. These general aspects of American spirit can be seen every day. Richard Blanco exhibits the American spirit and Americans’ strength, diversity, and contempt in the inaugural poem “One Today”.
One of the most perceptible characteristics of the American spirit is their strength. Evidence of Americans’ toughness is shown in every building, street, home, and person. Despite the many struggles America has faced, including terrorism, war,