By Gwen W.
Rifton, New York
Many things my family has experienced, help me appreciate America. My great-grandparents immigrated from Germany to the US via Paraguay because they wanted religious freedom. On the other side of my family, two of my ancestors’ names are engraved at Ellis Island under Mommsen. America welcomed all these people. One of my brothers has a disease, Type 1 Diabetes, that requires drugs that are expensive. With the help of government insurance, our family can pay for the expenses and we hope that everyone who needs medication can get it. America is a place where people can live in freedom.
Many things my family has experienced, help me appreciate America. My great-grandparents immigrated from Germany to the US via Paraguay because they wanted religious freedom. On the other side of my family, two of my ancestors’ names are engraved at Ellis Island under Mommsen. America welcomed all these people. One of my brothers has a disease, Type 1 Diabetes, that requires drugs that are expensive. With the help of government insurance, our family can pay for the expenses and we hope that everyone who needs medication can get it. America is a place where people can live in freedom.
Join all Americans and share your story about your history and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country. Together, we will tell the American story through videos and the most inclusive commemoration in our history.
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.