What Does it Mean to Be American?

Posted Monday, June 10, 2013 4:38 pm

Jenn Walker

Usually when Fourth of July rolls around, it means thinking about who's invited to the barbecue, which campground will be least crowded, or where to find the best fireworks.

But here at GMT, we like to observe holidays the old-fashioned way and reflect. Sure, we could rattle on about our forefathers and what the Fourth of July stands for. Instead, we invite you to answer a simple question:

"What does it mean to be American?"

Please share your personal response here. We are looking for diverse, honest answers — we want YOUR take on this question — what does being American mean to you?

Please limit your response to 350 words.