not know that the color red of a poppy’s petals symbolizes the blood lost by victims and casualties in the conflict. Many kids listen to the reason to celebrate Remembrance day‚ but do they understand the actual meaning? Do they feel a moment of silence and wearing a poppy on November 11th is “just what you do”? Remembrance Day means something different to everyone but I don’t feel enough emphasizes is taught to today’s generation. Kids find it boring to stand around in the cold November air listening
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Most private employers do not give the day off for Veteran’s Day. Just because the government recognizes a legal holiday does not mean that private-sector employers have to follow it. Federal holidays merely dictate what the government is going to do; how the rest of the country chooses to observe the holiday is up to them. Aside from the legal aspect‚ SHOULD employers be closing as a sign of respect to our military and the sacrifices being made overseas? Of course‚ the answer to this question
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Philosophies have Changed America In the United States there are numerous events that have contributed to the people’s views on the philosophies that have been brought up. The first philosophy was Puritanism and it was created to ensure that people were doing God’s work and dedicating their lives to him. Centuries later the popular philosophy of deism was followed and it made people aware that logic and reasoning were present in the environment. Transcendentalism arose in the 19th century which
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kids love the color black‚ and could spend all day reading manga. As I wonder where I belong to in this huge melting pot‚ I met a group of older girls in my geometry class‚ Jordyn‚ Hannah‚ and Ally. Jordyn insisted that I should hang out with them‚ since I’m new and need guidance. They showed me to my classes‚ and taught me about spirit weeks and rally days. They said we should use spirit days to show school unity and look cuter than usual. One day‚ during lunch‚ when we were all dressed up as hippies
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In modern America most people live carefree. People in America are free‚ for the most part‚ to do whatever they want and have no fear of repercussions of their actions. Of course our modern American society is not perfect there are still people without shelter‚ discrimination lurking in the shadows and uncalled for violence happens almost everyday in each state. As a whole America represents courage‚ unity‚ and strength‚ however this was not always the case. In the beginning America‚ while similar
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them up. For example‚ this year everyone had negative energy going into Decade Day and said we had no chance of winning. I constantly told people to have faith in us‚ and if we were enthusiastic enough we could win. At first‚ no one believed me‚ then after I persistently told people to be positive‚ people came around. By Decade Day everyone had positive energy rushing through their veins‚ and sure enough we won Decade Day. I am a positive person‚ and it rubs off on others. I am confident in myself
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is America‚ a brilliant diversity spread like stars‚ like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky;” George Bush. Citizens displayed courage and bravery as they fought for freedom. America strived and immigrants migrated there in search for freedoms and liberty. Diverse cultures spread across America as people shared their lifestyles among others. America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. Freedom comes with a price. Soldiers underwent hardships for America and
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very frustrating to adapt to the new circumstances. I was no exception. After moving to several other countries‚ I felt tired and scared of moving. I strongly protested to my parents about moving to America‚ yet I had no choice but follow them. At that time‚ I did not know that moving to America would be the most important turning point of my life. The reason that I moved to different
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Mikaela Salyer “Katie” CUAI 4560 Reflection Assignment The First Day As soon as I woke up‚ I felt the first day jitters kicking in but this time it was as a teacher instead of a student. I had picked out what I thought was the perfect outfit the night before and had my lunch packed and ready to go. As I pulled up to the school‚ some of my nervousness started to go away‚ the friendly staff at Mountain View made me feel at ease and my mentor teachers’ confidence started rubbing off on me. Ms. McIntire
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101-2019 29 August 2012 Glory Days High school is supposed to be the best years of a teenager’s life and for me it was. The first high school I ever attended was Eldorado high school‚ home of the Sundevils. The first day of my freshman year I woke up to my mom’s voice that morning‚ “Get up!” she yelled from my room door. It was the perfect morning‚ the smell of pancakes and bacon coming from the kitchen and my dad ironing my clothes before he goes to work. The first day of my freshman year was just
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