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The American Dream In The Dream Of The American Dream

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“The American Dream is “ that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” James Truslow Adams first stated in his book The Epic of American. He emphasized that, “the American dream does not represent a quest for wealth or material abundance, but rather a version for self-actualization and personal fulfillment.” In the years after the Second World War, America was defined by an unprecedented period of economic prosperity. Perhaps most importantly, those at the bottom of the economic ladder shared in the bounty as much as those at the top. By the 70s, however, as the postwar economic boom began to deflate, did the idea that government had a role to play in stewarding the economy or protecting workers from the vicissitudes of the free market. After the first and the second world war and the Great Depression, more and more people have called American Dream into question. However, America is still the number one choice for most immigrants. Different people will have their own definition about “American Dream”. Nevertheless, “American Dream” is no longer a fantasy. It’s one kind of special spiritual power which will encourage people to work hard and never give up. Early American Dream is anyone who worked hard would achieve it. “‘American Dream’ means a motivation to achieve my goal—to become to a powerful, passionate and professional person.” Wanting Li who worked at
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