d who made of one blood all races that dwell on earth. I believe that all men, black and brown and white, are brothers, varying, through Time and opportunity, in form and gift and feature, but differing in no essential particular, and alike in soul and in the possibility of infinite development." This awareness that every American should have makes our whole society better because we are conscience of the things that are going on around us.
             For the most part, Americans are a proud people. Although, their pride in country may not be expressed in a public way everyday, when their country is threatened or insulted, they are ready to stand up for her. This was reflected most of all on 9/11. People watched as the World Trade Centers fell from the attacks on them. People felt in some way connected to one another and each and every victim their families and the brave individuals who searched for days and never gave up on finding another man or woman. Henry David Thoreau stated it best "The hero is commonly the simplest and obscurest of men." This quote represents how heroes developed from men and women who risked their lives to save others
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