The American Dream is the idea, value, belief, whatever, that a better life is possible; if not for ourselves, for those who come after us. Vague thought, perhaps, but this is essentially what comes to mind when I think about why America was founded, and what we stand for today, such as freedom of speech, religious tolerance and fair government; balance, and the right of every man and woman to make their own decisions. Consequently, The American Dream is one that promotes diversity, and not just culturally; Simply put, we can learn a lot about ourselves from others, even if they do not share our belief systems and political leanings etc. Even though we have our differences, Americans generally know how to work together, whether it be by cleaning up a public park, fighting wars, or passing laws... maybe that is another part of The American Dream.
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