Who isn't familiar with Uncle Sam? There are many icons the represent America - the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and Uncle Sam , among them. What makes Uncle Sam different is that he is the personification of the United States. He doesn't just sym
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Who does like to pay sales tax? It’s kind of like being kicked when you’re down. Inevitably there are things we don’t want to buy but have to for one reason or another. Pulling out your wallet to pay for something is bad enough. Then they slap the sales t
Continue reading >>The American flag is a symbol of patriotism that has changed many times since its first creation, but the meaning has remained the same; one nation indivisible. A nation's flag is usually the first thing another nation sees. The U.S. flag is a banner in w
Continue reading >>American Express Gift Cheques are a popular gift alternative and are a safe and convenient gift option. Gift cheques are as convenient as cash, but safer to carry. Because they are secured, lost or stolen gift cheques are fully refundable. American Expres
Continue reading >>Colonial folks worked hard, but got plenty of opportunity to relax and participate in recreational activities. Not only was recreation an outlet for unwinding after a long day's work, but also the opportunity to socialize with friends, and maybe even to m
Continue reading >>The American Dream was first publicly defined in 1931 by James Truslow Adams in Epic of America. Adam's often-repeated quote is, "The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunit
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