The Statue Of Symbolism: Chunk 1, America, And I

There are 308 million Americans. There is no specific person that can define an American. An American is a citizen in American that participates in American culture and society. An American isn’t just a single race or ethnicity. Anyone that is willing to work hard can be an American.

Americans can be any race or ethnicity. “As one of the dumb, voiceless ones I speak. One of the millions of the immigrants.” Chunk 1, America and I. America comes from all different types of backgrounds. Lady Liberty is wearing “non-fancy clothing” and open toed shoes. One of America’s most symbolic statue is an immigrant. America wouldn’t be America if it wasn’t for immigrants. America is built off of freedom and people from all over the world. A true American isn’t just a white person, Americans are immigrants and travelers. The broken chains on the Statue of Liberty represents how America came a long way to be
“My great chance to to learn, to be a civilized being, to become an American by living with them.” Chunk 2 America and I. An American learns and works hard for what they believe in. “I saw America-a big idea, a world still in the making.” Chunk 6, America and I. Americans are working hard to grow and make America what they want it to be. “Since the beginning of our American history we have been engaged in change, in a perpetual, peaceful revolution, a revolution which goes on steadily, quietly, adjusting itself to changing conditions without the concentration camp or the quicklime in the ditch.” The Four Freedoms. For America to grow we have to work hard to fight for equality and a perfect place for everyone to be considered the same. We can’t accomplish that by sitting back and not take action. Our hard work is what makes America become America. “The world order which we seek is the cooperation of free countries, working together in a friendly, civilized society.” Bill of