The Culture of the Greatest Country on Earth

   Every country and people have their own cultures, ranging from the honor-based, extremely formal ways of Japan to the open and friendly ways of Ireland, all countries have very distinct cultures. This is usually due to the historic isolation of most nations, and the fact that they often had few people migrating to them. In fact, many countries - mostly European and African - had people leave them in great numbers. Both the Europeans and Africans - at some point - their home countries. All be it for different reasons, they left in masses, and had the same destination in mind. America.

  The first 'form' of culture to form was one of extreme patriotism, after America had won its independence from England in the Revolutionary War. However, after the revolution, the US was not entirely "united." This is presented in no better way than Article III of the Articles of Confederation, "The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defense." This quote, which has lead to writing of one of the most underrated books ever, paints a very clear picture. That the United States, under the Articles of Confederation, was only united under the most vague of terms.

   After the Revolution, America became unified with the end of the Civil War. Unlike any other country, America started as desperate colonies, hardly able to survive the winter, and in only a few centuries, became the strongest superpower in world history.

  In the words of Canadian (but he lives in California so America claims him) rapper, Drake, "started from the bottom, now we're here."

  Another important form of the American culture is what we've done, created, and achieved. From radio carbon dating to fly swatters, from the polio vaccine to chocolate chip cookies, as well as many, many more things, America has invented some of the most revolutionary and amazing things in all of human history. American culture could be defined by the unyielding determination to create, invent, and lead the world in innovation.

  The United States has also done some of the most objectively amazing things in human history. Of course, there's the obvious things. Such as how the US was the first country to put a man on the Moon, and of the three people to reach the bottom of Mariana's Trench, two of them were American. Fun fact: 12 people have been to the Moon - located nearly 240,000 miles away, and in space - while only 3 people have been to Mariana's Trench - located a few miles east of the Philippians. Most of those 15 people, were American. American culture could be defined as leading the way of exploration of both our planet and space.

   So, what is American culture? It's one with many roots from around the world, this is why we have a large population who celebrate non-American holidays like Cinco De Mayo, St. Patrick's Day, and the Chinese New Year. Despite all this, the United States tied together by our overwhelming love of all things America. All Americans have distinct backgrounds and ancestry, but Americans are unified, or "United," if you will. In short, American culture is one of accepting our differences, and being glad that we are American.