1. The author provides an eyewitness account of their experience attending high school in the United States for three years and how it gave them insight into what makes the US great. 2. Education focused on developing individual character and linking it to national character and pride, while also exposing students to both positive and negative aspects of American history and society to allow them to form their own opinions. 3. Beyond the classroom, various civic organizations and departments worked to educate students on safety, laws, and their responsibilities as future citizens through activities and presentations.