What is your American Creed?

An Invitation to Write:

The stories and experiences captured in American Creed explore continuing interactions between our aspirations as a nation and the realities of our achievements, focusing on individuals who are working to bring us closer to our aspirations. We invite you to respond to American Creed by advocating for your own American ideals and exploring how we as a nation can better achieve our vision.

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.

Examples by Youth