Thursday, September 29, 2011

Values of America


Over the thousands of years of human history, many of our core values have remained largely the same. Some of these values include our respect for heroes, our appreciation for art and beauty, and the need for loyalty. In America today, these values are still very prominent.

Our respect for heroes has been shown in many ways over the years, and in many ways. These ways include:
1. Building memorials to our heroes who perished in wars.
2.   Building monuments in honor of our most cherished presidents.
3. Paying respect to workers who gave their lives over the course of 9/11.

With such an obvious reverence for heroes, it is undoubted that, even after this country is long gone, this ideal will be long remembered.

Another great value of ours is the stressing of loyalty, largely through patriotism. At many times, American patriotism is so great, that visitors from other countries tell Americans they meet to tone it down a little. Nevertheless, this remains a strong trait in many American citizens.

Finally, one of America’s most notable traits is the appreciation for Art and beauty. There are many great examples from the government itself, but there are also many individual Americans who have created Amazing works of art in their own right. A link is included to help find some of these artists.