Every year, millions of foreign people immigrate to the United States in search of the American dream. Citizens of foreign countries and Americans are continuously in search of it because, they want a better life. They believe that with determination, America's endless opportunities will set them up for success. James Truslow Adams introduced the term American dream in 1931, and now it plays a significant part of America’s culture and heritage. A large number of people disbelieve that they can live the American dream because of their circumstances, but, in fact, they can. The dream is not dead; till this day, people continue to prove that it is still alive and possible to complete. It does not discriminate and says that circumstances such as growing up in poverty, being black or white, female or male cannot prevent a person from being successful. With perseverance and hard work, the American Dream can become a reality for anyone. (Jischke 75)
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Jischke, gave a powerful commencement speech in 2007 that included some history behind the term "American dream" (Jischke 74). He explained that when the term American dream became introduced, the Great Depression had just begun. The United States unemployment rate exceeded sixteen percent as eight million people were without work. The economy continued to decline and the people became hopeless. James Truslow Adams wrote the book, Epic of America, just in time to give the people hope again. Truslow revealed that the American dream was “not a dream of motor cars and high wages" (Jischke 75). Meaning that, owning material things did not mean one reached the American dream. The dream is about taking an opportunity and working hard to the best of our abilities. It is continuing to work toward success despite having unfavorable circumstances. (Jischke
Jischke, gave a powerful commencement speech in 2007 that included some history behind the term "American dream" (Jischke 74). He explained that when the term American dream became introduced, the Great Depression had just begun. The United States unemployment rate exceeded sixteen percent as eight million people were without work. The economy continued to decline and the people became hopeless. James Truslow Adams wrote the book, Epic of America, just in time to give the people hope again. Truslow revealed that the American dream was “not a dream of motor cars and high wages" (Jischke 75). Meaning that, owning material things did not mean one reached the American dream. The dream is about taking an opportunity and working hard to the best of our abilities. It is continuing to work toward success despite having unfavorable circumstances. (Jischke