How do words, symbols, or rituals express the American Creed?

An Invitation to Write:

Throughout American Creed, words, symbols, and rituals hold deep, even defining, meaning. Words, like opportunity or equality, and symbols like flags or uniforms, can bring us together or can trigger controversy or misunderstanding. Rituals, like citizenship ceremonies, can can connect us with values. We invite you to respond to American Creed by investigating words, symbols, and rituals that define us or divide us as a nation.

Suggested submissions include: Essays and memoirs, digital stories, audio stories, oral histories, or recorded interviews, annotated photo essays, or more. Be inspired by these youth-created examples below.