As an American citizen, it is not uncommon to hear of the famed "American Dream." It is almost impossible, however, to manufacture a single meaning for this phrase. It has held multiple meanings throughout the history of our nation and today, it varies by person.
The Founding Fathers defined the American Dream as "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The original Americans strove to be independent and have freedoms that were not available under the King's rule. For this reason, the writers of the constitution included those words in the document. Though wealth and fame were desired, they were not something that all people strove for.
In today's society, the "American Dream" has a different meaning for each individual. The majority of people strive to achieve the ideal life which consists of wealth, popularity and prosperity. Everyone would love to have a big house, nice car and gorgeous family. However, each person desires a different degree of this "perfect" life. Some are happy with living a moderate lifestyle while others must have the largest house and best clothes to be happy. All in all, the rich and famous lifestyle is the common dream for Americans.
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