As a nation that has shaped its ethics, policies, and principles on the idea of freedom, it is essential to think about the importance of living in a place where one is able to speak their mind and truth without being punished or prosecuted. While all freedoms are important, the idea of the freedom… Read More
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The freedom of religion has been argued over for many centuries, though we are lucky that our American Constitution allows many freedoms, such as the freedom of religion. This freedom allows people to see that everybody is different, and everybody should still be treated the same way. First,… Read More
Frederick Douglass once said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” This quote reminds people that the act of voting is not just a right; it is a demand for their voices to be heard. Through voting, citizens' voices are heard and respected. It allows people to… Read More
Like millions of others, I am grateful to have been granted with American citizenship by birth. Citizenship is granted to everyone born within the territory of the United States. Yet I wish to recognize the hundreds of thousands of people each year who leave their countries in search of a life… Read More
When I think about freedom, I think about possibilities. Freedom means that I can decide what kind of future I want. I can study hard, play sports, and choose hobbies that make me happy. These choices may seem small, but they are all part of living in a country where people are free. Freedom also… Read More
Freedom to me is an amazing thing. It’s an amazing thing to me because my father’s childhood was in Cuba. Cuba has a dictator called Fidel Castro. My father did not have the rights be free. Freedom gives me the rights to celebrate my religion.One of the many things that I love about this country… Read More
“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” (– George Washington) Freedom of Speech is one of the basic freedoms guaranteed in the first amendment to the United States constitution. Freedom of speech allows you to speak your mind and it… Read More
Freedom is... choosing to drink Coke or Pepsi. I choose Coke.Freedom is... choosing to read Monroe or Rowling. I choose both.Freedom is... choosing to travel abroad or stay in one place. I choose to see the world.Freedom is... choosing to remain ignorant or to enlighten oneself and to broaden one’s… Read More
CELEBRATE THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND WITHTHE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOURExtended Hours for Guided Tour with Departures Every HourFrom The Independence Visitor CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - June 7, 2005 – Celebrate the July 4th weekend with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to… Read More
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR ANNOUNCESLAUNCH OF THE NEW PHILLY MP3 AUDIO TOURLaunch of New iPod Tour Offers Unique Way to Explore Historic PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - April 11, 2006 - The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the launch of its new Philly MP3… Read More
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF ASTHE CONSTITUTIONAL GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA LAUNCHESSECOND SEASONFree Fridays, Stroller Tours, Cell Phone Tour & Philly MP3 Audio TourHeadline 2006 SeasonPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - May 16, 2006 - The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia… Read More
TALKING STREETAND THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOURPRESENTFIRST EVER CELL PHONE WALKING TOUROF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIAAudio Tour Offers Visitors an Entertaining, Unique and Convenient Wayto Explore America's BirthplaceNew York, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - August 10, 2006 - Talking Street… Read More
Freedom is one of the most important things in my life because without it I would be unable to do many things. There would still be slaves and there would be no democracy. Freedom is very important to me because I don’t want to live in a country where I can’t read certain books or one where a woman… Read More
One of the greatest and most important freedoms practiced and enjoyed in America today is the freedom of press. John F. Kennedy once said that In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power. These words ring true today; in a world rapidly changing, through… Read More
A crowed subway, filled with people and nothing but noise. People talking about business, family, sports, and almost everything else are surrounding you. The woman next to you doesn't like how our president is running the country, and the man accompanying her is complaining about the stock market.… Read More
Freedom is important to me for many reasons. It makes all people equal. We are lucky to live in a country where all races and religions are accepted. I have the power to better the society. I have the power to make a difference in the world. It is also important to me because it give me the freedom… Read More
You've just finished delivering the morning newspapers and as you take a well deserved break, you finally decide to read one. The headline reports the latest White House scandal, while the local news showcases articles on the new mayor's performance. Some say he's wasting municipal resources on… Read More
Throughout American history, it is fairly easy to identify those who have acted as catalysts in social, political, or economic change. History books highlight and praise the likes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and… Read More
Constitutional freedoms make our lives better because they give us the freedom to express ourselves in many ways. Freedom of Speech is one constitutional freedom that protects our right to say what we want without fear of punishment. We can write and print newspapers expressing a point of view. We… Read More
Being able to think and being able to speak your thoughts are two completely different things. No one can silence your mind, but they can silence your voice. A country absent of opinions and the freedom of speech is a country that lacks healthy and well-deserved change. Authoritarian governments… Read More
The freedoms granted in the Bill of Rights have become essential pillars of modern society. Without free speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion, social change would have been nearly nonexistent. Civil rights, women's suffrage, and even the American Revolution were products of action made… Read More
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO COMMEMORATE CONSTITUTION DAY ON SEPTEMBER 17Celebrate “Back to School” by Taking an Actual Field Trip or a “Virtual Field Trip” to Historic Philadelphia to See Where The U.S. Constitution was CreatedPhiladelphia,… Read More
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR PROUDLY PRESENTS ITSCRITICALLY ACCLAIMED TOUR IN 13 FOREIGN LANGUAGESVisitors can now experience Historic Philadelphia in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch,French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean,Polish, Russian & Spanish Philadelphia, Pennsylvania –… Read More
SEE INDEPENDENCE PARK WITH AHIGH-DEFINITION HISTORICAL EXPERIENCE™ BY TAKINGTHE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIAThe Constitutional’s 2007 Season Celebrates Heritage Tourism and IncludesGuided Tours, VIP Tours, Audio Tours, Cell Phone Tours,and Special Promotional… Read More
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO COMMEMORATE CONSTITUTION DAY ON SEPTEMBER 17Teachers are Invited to Have Their Students Enter the American Freedom Essay Contest to Win a Free Field Trip of Historic Philadelphia for Their Entire ClassPhiladelphia,… Read More
CELEBRATE THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND WITHTHE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOURExtended Hours for Guided Tour with Departures Every HourFrom The Independence Visitor CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - June 7, 2005 – Celebrate the July 4th weekend with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to… Read More
The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America in the Bill of Rights gives people the freedom of speech. The Bill of Rights lists the first ten amendments. Since the Constitution is the law of the land, Americans enjoy the freedom of speech. This means they have the right… Read More
EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENCE PARK BY TAKINGTHE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC PHILADELPHIAWhether you are visiting from out of town, or looking for a “Staycation” nearby this Summer, The Constitutional is a great way to celebrate Independence DayPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – June 27, 2008 – Gas… Read More
The freedom of expression is the freedom from which all others stem. It is the most basic liberty, because it allows for discussion and opinion without persecution from the government. In America we often take for granted our freedom of expression. However, we must remember that the rights we enjoy… Read More
Personally, I believe the freedom to vote makes all American lives better. This allows Americans to have some type of input in the choices of the government and who runs it. Many citizens often complain that they do not like the government's decisions, but fail to realize that they chose the people… Read More
Teachers are Invited to Have Their Students Enter the American Freedom Essay Contest to Win a Free Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour for Their Entire ClassPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - September 13, 2010 - The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced its 2010 Constitution Day &… Read More
On August 29, 2013, New York fast food workers went on strike to protest low wages at McDonalds, Taco Bell and other chains. Thousands of workers from across the country went on strike to boost their salaries from $7.25 an hour to $15.00 an hour. The workers also wanted union protection. The… Read More
Immigrants have come to America because of the liberties it offers. Like those immigrants, my parents came to America because they knew that they would lead better lives. My mother lived under the dictatorship of Franco in Spain as a child. As a socialistic society, the government controlled… Read More
The right to vote is a fundamental right enjoyed by all citizens of the United States of America who are eighteen or older. This right was not granted to women originally by the United States Constitution. When the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1919, it… Read More
Teachers are Invited to Have Their Students Enter the American Freedom Essay Contest to Win a Free Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour for Their Entire ClassPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - September 13, 2010 - The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced its 2010 Constitution Day &… Read More
Our government doesn't allow us to read certain books, watch certain movies, or listen to certain music like Americans are allowed to. I was shocked when my summer debate camp roommate from Shanghai, China told me this when we were talking about the differences between communism and democracy. She… Read More
Since before I can remember, diverse people have come to America for something more “free” than before. Freedom of Religion made America an outlet of liberty. People everywhere wanted a place to practice what they pleased. Simply being able to practice your own religion is just as important as it… Read More
The first amendment gives us freedom of speech, press, religion and most importantly, freedom of assembly. This brings us to the recent shooting of a black eighteen-year old, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri by a white police officer. Many people, taking advantage of the freedom to assemble,… Read More
There are many reasons why the First Amendment is important. For example, you can speak about whatever you want. Also, it says in the Amendment you have the right to have any opinion. Additionally, I learned from the news the Pope is coming to America for a speech. Freedom of Speech gives us the… Read More
Our country is a society built on freedom . While all our freedoms are spectacular, I believe that the greatest of them is freedom of religion. As stated in the first Amendment to the United States Constitution, freedom of religion prevents our govenunent from forcing citizens to practice any… Read More
Students from Burlington, Hunterdon and Hudson Countiesin New Jersey Named WinnersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – November 24, 2008 – The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia today announced the student winners of its 2008 American Freedom Essay Contest.The winner in the Elementary School… Read More
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in American society. The ability to express ideas and opinions has shaped our democracy. Not only is free speech an intrinsic liberty, but it serves as the foundation for other rights by allowing them to flourish. Greenwich High School Student, Olivia… Read More
The March on Washington, the Boston Tea Party, and Stonewall are all famous American protests, petitions, riots and rallies. For hundreds of years, Americans have been protesting against numerous laws, causes, and the government. According to the First Amendment, Americans have the right to… Read More
CELEBRATE THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND WITHTHE CONSTITUTIONAL WALKING TOURExtended Hours for Guided Tour with Departures Every HourFrom The Independence Visitor CenterPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania - June 7, 2005 – Celebrate the July 4th weekend with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to… Read More
The nineteenth amendment protects women's universal voting rights. Up until 1920, women could not vote, like men did. They could not participate in important political activities. They didn't have good pay jobs, even if they had one.Since they started voting, women's situation have been greatly… Read More
Effecting Change at Independence National Historical Park,a Unit of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Will Be Beneficial to the American PeoplePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania – January 7, 2009 – In response to President-Elect Barack Obama’s nomination of Senator Ken Salazar as… Read More
On January 22nd 1973, abortion became legalized after the US Supreme Court Roe vs Wade. Before it was legalized everywhere, women would get illegal abortions and risk infection or death. I am pro-choice, even though many people have told me I should be pro-life because of my circumstances. I was… Read More
The unhampered freedom of the press as declared in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution has been monumental in promoting the progression of American society. The Framers of the Constitution were well aware of the impact of the press on American society, understanding that a well-informed… Read More
Freedom of Speech gives every American a voice to be heard whether it's right or wrong. For example, recently President Trump said some words about the NFL players needing to be fired. Those players decided to rally against the President and take a knee during the football games. Both President… Read More
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