The phrase “the American Dream” means different things to different people. To some in this modern-day, it means a happy life living in a huge house, driving an expensive automobile, and making a lot of money. To others, the American Dream means the freedom to do whatever you want. However, I believe that the majority of Americans would agree with our Founding Fathers definition of the American Dream. Almost 240 years ago, our Founding Fathers laid out their definition of the American Dream in the Declaration of Independence in which they declared, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” …show more content…
Our world has become smaller. Countries are now digitally connected through a web of technology and social media. The best and the worst that humanity has to offer can be viewed for all to see in a matter of a few keystrokes. Some feel there is little that can be done to stop the atrocities that occur in the world today. I feel that as Americans we have to hold true to our fundamental allegiance of “liberty and justice for all.” As the great British parliamentarian Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Throughout America’s history, there have been many brave men and women who have made great sacrifices to defend the cause of freedom for not only America, but also for the world. We owe a great debt to our nation’s veterans. We must always remember that freedom is not