Member-only story

This America of Ours

Hugh Reed

·17.5k Followers· Follow

Published in This America Of Ours: The Letters Of Gabriela Mistral And Victoria Ocampo

5 min read · 2 weeks before

459 View Claps

28 Respond

Save

Listen

A Journey Through America

In this article we took a journey through America, exploring its iconic landmarks, its hidden gems, and the people who make it great. We traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Gulf to the Great Lakes, and met people from all walks of life.

We visited the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and opportunity for immigrants from all over the world. We hiked through the Grand Canyon, a natural wonder that is breathtaking in its beauty. We visited the Golden Gate Bridge, a marvel of engineering that connects the city of San Francisco to the Marin Headlands.

We also visited some of America's hidden gems. We explored the Okefenokee Swamp, a vast and beautiful wilderness area in Georgia. We visited the Badlands National Park, a rugged and desolate landscape in South Dakota. And we visited the Apostle Islands, a group of 21 islands in Lake Superior that are known for their pristine beauty.

This America of Ours: The Letters of Gabriela Mistral and Victoria Ocampo

by Gabriela Mistral

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2424 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	389 pages

But our journey was not just about seeing the sights. It was also about meeting the people who make America great. We met farmers and ranchers, teachers and doctors, artists and musicians. We met people from all walks of life, and we were inspired by their stories.

We met a farmer in Iowa who had been working the same land for over 50 years. He told us about the challenges of farming, but he also told us about the pride he takes in his work. We met a teacher in California who had dedicated her life to helping her students succeed. She told us about the challenges of teaching, but she also told us about the rewards.

We met an artist in New York City who had struggled for years to make a name for himself. But he never gave up on his dream, and now his paintings are hanging in galleries around the world.

These are just a few of the many people we met on our journey through America. They are the people who make this country great. They are the people who work hard, raise families, and contribute to their communities. They are the people who make America the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The Future of America

America is a country with a long and complex history. It is a country that has faced many challenges, but it has always emerged stronger. America is a country that is always looking to the future, always trying to find new ways to make the American dream a reality for all.

The future of America is bright. It is a country with a strong economy, a well-educated population, and a commitment to innovation. America is a country that is always striving to improve, to become more just and equitable.

The future of America is in the hands of its people. It is up to us to choose the path that we want to take. We can choose to build a more just and equitable society, or we can choose to divide ourselves and turn against each other.

We must choose to build a more just and equitable society. We must choose to work together to create a better future for all Americans.

The future of America is in our hands. Let us choose wisely.

This America of Ours: The Letters of Gabriela Mistral and Victoria Ocampo

by Gabriela Mistral

4.4 out of 5