Submit a story about what the meaning of American freedom is to you. Viewing 11-20 of 30 stories.| Previous stories | Next stories Leroy, GA My grandfather died two months ago and I helped my mom pack up the stuff in his house. We found a box in his attic packed with lots of old pictures. One of them was of him standing in front of a sign that said, "for white only." There were many other things to pack, so I just kept on packing. Afterw... read more Xiang, NY There is no freedom in China like in U.S.A. I am glad too because my mom and dad have twins girls! They are 10 years old and I love them very much. My parents told us of their struggle to immigrate to America to find a better life, to start a family, and to own their own business. We all help out, d... read more Ellen, ID To me, freedom means that Americans can do what they want (except for kids.) Thanks to the Founding Fathers, I am allowed to say anything in public. When I finish the school day, I can spend my free time however I want to. And, when I turn 18, I'll be able to vote for who I want. All these are... read more Bill, NY As these stories show, freedom is a valuable thing that must always be protected at all costs. My uncle served in Operation Desert Storm ten years ago to defend the freedom of Kuwait and protect America from Saddam Hussein. Although the Gulf War was a great success, the horrible events of Sept... read more Antonella, FL Although America is the land of freedom, it has not always been that way. If I were born 200 years ago, I'd not only not be able to vote, I would be considered a slave like my great-great grandparents. Women and African-Americans were often treated terrible in the early days of our history. ... read more Steve, MO Yesterday I was going to watch some TV. But instead I rode my bike over to the mall and saw a movie. I thought about getting some popcorn, but got a big Kit Kat instead. When it was over, I met some friends and hung around Spencer's Gifts. That's freedom!... read more Michael, LA Freedom means to be able to go out in public and not get disgraced. No, I should have to suffer like they did during slavery. Martin Luther King Junior tried to give freedom to blacks because he didn't think that blacks should get treated like they weren't humans. One of the most famous speac... read more Jostein, NY You people? Free? I dont belive you can be so naive. You are not free No one can be free under capitalism, and markets that rule it all. Democracy? Dont make me laugh! Who rules this country! I am going to tell you. It is not Bush. (That might be a good thing) It is the big buisness people with t... read more Chris, PA The quiet, peaceful feelings of love and gratitude that I receive through worshipping God is a freedom I cherish above all others. I thank God for the American way of life and the freedom of worship that we enjoy. It hasn't always been that way. My ancestors were part of the Mormon pioneers who... read more Mitochondria, MS freedom, i was born to freedom, freedom, i was born to liberty, i can be what i want to be, i'm free, glory glory hallelujah, for some people liberty is nothing but a far off vision freedom for them is just a dim and distant dream, they never know what a free life can be, glory glory, we are growing... read more Viewing 11-20 of 30 stories.| Previous stories | Next stories       © 2002 Picture History and Educational Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.