James C.
- 5th Grade
- Virginia
What does America mean to you?
America to me is like the metronome I use when I play my violin. It may swing left to right but it always comes back to the middle. Right now America’s a pretty complicated place because a lot of people have different ideas and sometimes they don’t know how to compromise. But inside, America’s extraordinary with diversity, art, and culture. America’s a safe haven where you can be yourself. As long as we stay together we can overcome our differences and become a greater nation. And I want to help us become a greater nation.
America's Field Trip
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.