In the article "Keeping the Dream Alive", Jon Meacham is all talking the American Dream which is people pursuit "better, richer and happier life". Also, he states that people can reach their dream if they work hard and follow the rule. However, this dream seems to fade away for a long time. Especially, with the economic crisis exploded. The unemployment rate is as high as it ever been. People are making less money as goods are getting higher priced. Even though people try to work hard, it's still difficult to reach their "American Dream" any more.
On the other hand, the article "Rethinking the American Dream", the author reminds us that "the American Dream" did not fade away. It depends on how you valve it since Americans like to make it big or "strike it rich". If we really focus on the original American Dream, we should satisfy and happy our present lives even though we are facing a hard time. At least we live in a environment is better than our parents. We have freedom and can be pursuit whatever we want. Doesn't it that mean happiness? Richer life can be reach by your striving.
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