On American Identity, Diversity, and Common Ground
The anniversaries of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001,
and the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, provide us an opportunity to
The anniversaries of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001,
and the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787, provide us an opportunity to
- reflect upon who we are as Americans,
- examine our most fundamental values and principles and affirm our commitment
to them, and - evaluate progress toward the realization of American ideals and propose actions
that might narrow the gap between these ideals and reality.
These lessons are dedicated to those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, attacks and to their families and friends.
Introduction
Historical background
The Declaration of Independence and the
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
Historical background
The Declaration of Independence and the
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
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