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"We must show, not merely in great crises, but in the everyday affairs of life, the qualities of practical intelligence, of courage, of hardihood, and endurance, and above all the power of devotion to a lofty ideal, which made great the men who founded this Republic in the days of Washington, which made great the men who preserved this Republic in the days of Abraham Lincoln."
- -President Theodore Roosevelt
What I think: US History is one of the most important classes one can take in high school. I truly believe that its not just boring names and dates, but instead a story of our history within and outside this country. I think it is important to become exposed to and address many different perspectives on the events, ideas, themes, and happenings that have shaped this country to be what it is today. Although there are certainly many facts and figures that are indisputable, I also think that there is plenty of room for opinions and analysis in studying the history of the United States. In today's information age, it is so important to understand that "back then" and today we need to be diligent in checking our sources and understanding the point of view from which we are gaining information.
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