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Horace Mann's Argument Essay: The Value Of Education

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If the citizens of the United States wish to sustain a government and protect their civil rights, then the civilians must contribute into upholding them. The responsibilities as American citizens is very important because if the people decide to ignore their obligations then it could change their government drastically. The people could change the way the U.S government is arranged and/or become a system that lacks the representative of the people, an anarchy. In order for this to not occur, the citizens of the country must fulfill this by maintaining and take care of their rights and responsibilities or duties.
As you know, education is required and essential to the United States society. Currently in the U.S, education is becoming less appreciated by adolescents and the younger generation because they do not realize the importance of having educational opportunities. They may not …show more content…

As a young American myself, I am grateful and know that I have benefited from Horace Mann’s driving spirit for equal knowledge. Currently at my high school, many students do not try very hard at their studies because they do not realize the great opportunity they have and think of school as a daily routine task. One day, they will realize how obliged to be part of a learning environment. That is why creating a national holiday for education is essential to the United States and for the young generation and people. I am an honor student and I am studying for my upcoming state tests so that I can attend a university in Florida as well as searching for my career. I am very indebted to Horace Mann and will continue to work hard in my studies because of an individual that fought for my education. I politely ask you, Mr. President, to consider the idea of having a new national holiday called Education Appreciation

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