How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
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Notable Quotes
"I feel like the American Dream is alive, but not well."
— Abdi Nor Iftin , Activist
"Wealth is getting consolidated in this country and as that happens, the opportunities are dwindling."
— Luke Mullen , Celebrity
"It has always been about doing better in life than before."
— Cyril Ghosh , Academic
Key People
He is a Somali refugee who won a US visa through the diversity visa scheme.
He is the author of 'The Politics of the American Dream: Democratic Inclusion in Contemporary American Political Culture.'
He is a historian known for popularizing the concept of the American Dream in his book 'The Epic of America.'
He is a 24-year-old actor from California.
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The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
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