An immigrant comes from one country to live in another. The United States is known as the “melting pot” because many Americans have come from many different countries.

A soldier fights for a country. Men and women soldiers have helped maintain American independence since the 1700s.

A leader is someone other people follow. Leaders move people toward a goal. Leaders have helped American people gain rights and freedoms.

An artist makes paintings or other creative things. Freedom of expression is an important guarantee for American artists.