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Truthseeker: /* See Also */

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Truthseeker: /* Traditions and Holidays */

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Traditions and Holidays

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	* Major national holidays include:		* Major national holidays include:
	* Independence Day (July 4) – Celebrates the birth of the nation.		* '''Independence Day (July 4)''' – Celebrates the birth of the nation.
	* Thanksgiving – A uniquely American holiday rooted in colonial history.		* '''Thanksgiving''' – A uniquely American holiday rooted in colonial history.
	* Memorial Day and Veterans Day – Honoring military service.		* '''Memorial Day and Veterans Day''' – Honoring military service.
	* Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Honoring civil rights leadership.		* '''Martin Luther King Jr. Day''' – Honoring civil rights leadership.
	* Traditions vary by region and family background.		* Traditions vary by region and family background.

Truthseeker: /* Language and Communication */

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Language and Communication

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	== Language and Communication ==		== Language and Communication ==

	* The primary language is English, but Spanish is widely spoken, especially in the Southwest.		* The primary language is '''English''', but Spanish is widely spoken, especially in the Southwest.
	* American speech tends to be direct and informal.		* American speech tends to be direct and informal.
	* Expressions like “have a nice day” or “how are you?” reflect the culture’s friendliness and casual tone.		* Expressions like “have a nice day” or “how are you?” reflect the culture’s friendliness and casual tone.

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Core Values

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	== Core Values ==		== Core Values ==

	* Freedom and Individualism – Personal liberty and self-reliance are foundational to American identity.		* '''Freedom and Individualism''' – Personal liberty and self-reliance are foundational to American identity.
	* Equality – The belief that all people are created equal, regardless of background.		* '''Equality''' – The belief that all people are created equal, regardless of background.
	* Innovation and Progress – A strong focus on technological advancement, entrepreneurship, and creativity.		* '''Innovation and Progress''' – A strong focus on technological advancement, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
	* Diversity – American culture is shaped by people from every corner of the world, creating a truly multicultural society.		* '''Diversity''' – American culture is shaped by people from every corner of the world, creating a truly multicultural society.

	== Language and Communication ==		== Language and Communication ==

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-'''American culture''' is a rich blend of global influences, regional traditions, and iconic symbols. It reflects the nation’s immigrant roots, indigenous heritage, and innovations in music, media, technology, and lifestyle.
+'''American culture''' is a dynamic blend of traditions, values, customs, and innovations shaped by centuries of immigration, regional diversity, and global influence. It reflects the country’s vast size, multicultural roots, and emphasis on freedom and individualism.
-From Hollywood movies and jazz music to fast food and Thanksgiving, American culture has shaped — and been shaped by — the world.
+== Core Values ==
-== Key Elements of American Culture ==
+* **Freedom and Individualism** – Personal liberty and self-reliance are foundational to American identity.
-* '''Language''': English dominates, but Spanish, Chinese, and many others are widely spoken.
+== Language and Communication ==
-== See also ==
+* The primary language is **English**, but Spanish is widely spoken, especially in the Southwest.
 * [[History of the U.S.]]

Joel: Fixed broken links

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Fixed broken links

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	'''American culture''' is a rich blend of global influences, regional traditions, and iconic symbols. It reflects the nation’s immigrant roots, indigenous heritage, and innovations in music, media, technology, and lifestyle.		'''American culture''' is a rich blend of global influences, regional traditions, and iconic symbols. It reflects the nation’s immigrant roots, indigenous heritage, and innovations in music, media, technology, and lifestyle.

	From Hollywood movies and jazz music to fast food and Thanksgiving, American culture has shaped — and been shaped by — the world.		From Hollywood movies and jazz music to fast food and Thanksgiving, American culture has shaped — and been shaped by — the world.

	~~'''~~Key Elements of American Culture~~'''~~		== Key Elements of American Culture ==

	* '''Language''': English dominates, but Spanish, Chinese, and many others are widely spoken.		* '''Language''': English dominates, but Spanish, Chinese, and many others are widely spoken.
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	* '''Values''': Freedom, individuality, innovation, and entrepreneurship.		* '''Values''': Freedom, individuality, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

	~~'''~~See also~~'''~~		== See also ==

	* ~~<nowiki>~~[[Interesting Facts about the U.S.]]~~</nowiki>~~		* [[Interesting Facts about the U.S.]]
	* ~~<nowiki>~~[[About the United States]]~~</nowiki>~~		* [[About the United States]]
	* ~~<nowiki>~~[[History of the U.S.]]~~</nowiki>~~		* [[History of the U.S.]]

Joel: Created American Culture page.

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Created American Culture page.

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'''American culture''' is a rich blend of global influences, regional traditions, and iconic symbols. It reflects the nation’s immigrant roots, indigenous heritage, and innovations in music, media, technology, and lifestyle.

From Hollywood movies and jazz music to fast food and Thanksgiving, American culture has shaped — and been shaped by — the world.

'''Key Elements of American Culture'''

* '''Language''': English dominates, but Spanish, Chinese, and many others are widely spoken.
* '''Music''': Jazz, rock, hip-hop, country, blues — all originated in the U.S.
* '''Food''': Hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ, and a melting pot of international cuisines.
* '''Holidays''': Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Memorial Day, and more.
* '''Values''': Freedom, individuality, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

'''See also'''

* <nowiki>[[Interesting Facts about the U.S.]]</nowiki>
* <nowiki>[[About the United States]]</nowiki>
* <nowiki>[[History of the U.S.]]</nowiki>

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	* [[History of the U.S.]]		* [[History of the U.S.]]
	* [[United States Government]]		* [[United States Government]]
	* [[Immigration in the United States]]
	* [[Education in the United States]]
	* [[American Economy]]