Creative Writing: Why I Love America

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I love America because of the rights and the freedoms that we have been granted. America was founded on July 4th, 1776, although the constitution wasn't written until 1777. America has been a long-standing country, and we've had our share of wars. Now, what do wars have to do with anything? Wars have been here since the beginning, and they are what have granted us most of our freedoms and rights. "Wait, but Maddy; isn't this supposed to be about veterans? Promoting Americanism?"
Okay, so you've caught me there. Now, we wouldn't have a war without the brave men and women that have risked their lives. Just imagine an America in which us children would have to slave away every single day in factories and fields. Great right? So be glad that

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