What Is An American?
Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2005
by David Tanguay
An American is a bitter Indian warrior, the true native of the land.
He is a daring revolutionist, fighting for the declaration of independence.
He is a black slave, working in the cotton fields.
He is a bold politician freeing his fellow man.
He is a brave lawman, taming the Wild West.
He is a cunning outlaw, following his call.
He is a stubborn inventor, doing what people tell him is impossible.
He is a hard worker, converting crude nature, into practical material.
He is a proud father feeding his children, during the depression.
He is a tough marine, giving his life at Iojima.
He is an ambitious capitalist, building a financial empire.
He is a devoted preacher, spreading God’s word through the land.
He is a noble doctor, performing a miracle on his patient.
He is a brilliant scientist, splitting the atom.
He is a master musician, expressing what he feels, in musical notes.
He is a lost alcoholic, trying to find himself.
He is a carefree hobo, enjoying his freedom.
He is a strapping athlete, winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
He is a warm-hearted comedian, bringing laughter to a troubled soul.
He is a curious astronaut, singing on the moon.
She is a courageous wife and mother, standing by her husband and children, during hard times.
We are white, black, and red, yellow, brown.
We are Catholic, Protestant, Baptist, Jewish, etc.
We are French, English, German, Italian, etc.
We are a people, of all nations of the world, united by a universal law of freedom.
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