What is an American?

I think that an American is a person who lives in the United States of America. Many have jobs, go to school, or try to do something to make sure that they have a better life. After reading the poems "I hear America signing" by Walt Witman and "I, Too" by Langston Hughes last night I got the impression that an American is anybody who lives in America. There is no color, job or age requirement. People come from all different backgrounds and have several different beliefs. In America people are told that there is no inequality and that they can be whatever they want to be as long as they are willing to put in the time and effort to get it.
Many people come to America for a better life. They come so that their children may receive a better education, and for a more successful future. They want opportunities and they want to seek their full potential. Americans come in all different kinds of shapes, sizes and colors and that is what makes America so unique. America is known for being diverse and proud of it. An American has a future and they have the choice and power to make their future however they see fit!