Presidential Proclamation for National Native American Heritage Month - Barack Obama (2016) - Does preserving one's language and traditions help to build a unified nation?

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[...] On the other hand, there is India, which has great linguistic and cultural diversity. This country has adopted a pluralist policy that recognizes and celebrates this diversity while promoting a national identity. To conclude, as we have seen, preserving language and traditions can be a powerful means for building a unified nation, but it requires a certain balance. It is therefore very important to preserve these languages and have them practiced through the different traditions and cultures of each person. [...]

[...] Presidential Proclamation for National Native American Heritage Month - Barack Obama (2016) - Does preserving one's language and traditions help to build a unified nation? DOCUMENT DE RÉFÉRENCE : Reading comprehension The document is an excerpt from Barack Obama's presidential proclamation for National Native American Heritage Month in 2016. It recognizes the significant contributions of Native Americans to the history of the United States. Barack Obama recognizes the role of early Americans in shaping the nation's destiny, the president emphasizes the autonomy of young American Indians and Alaska Natives to determine their own future. [...]

[...] Writing SUJET : Does preserving one's language and traditions help to build a unified nation? You may compare with other examples around the world, maybe closer to your country or to your personal experience. - La préservation de sa langue et de ses traditions contribue-t-elle à construire une nation unifiée ? Vous pouvez comparer avec d'autres exemples dans le monde, peut-être plus proches de votre pays ou de votre expérience personnelle. I think that preserving language and traditions can play an important role in building a unified nation. [...]