Awards Program Videos

Videos from the 2008-2009 Being an American Essay Contest Awards Program

Documentary "Being an American" shown at the Awards Gala (7:01)
featuring: Kenny Rogers, Antawn Jamison, Juan Williams, Students, Teachers, and other Americans

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In order of appearance:
Kenny Rogers – County Music Legend
Juan Williams – Journalist/Political Commentator
Jack Nicholson – Brigadier General, USA (Retired)
Mary McGillicudy – Teacher
Jim Law – Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Antawn Jamison – NBA All-Star
Robert Sirico – Catholic Priest
Andrea Arguera – Student
Nick Blaemire - Actor

Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr.'s introduction to and Justice Clarence Thomas' Keynote Address (1:15:32 long)

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Click here to read a transcript of Justice Thomas' speech