Reflection+on+American+Dream-

America is a nation that provides for its citizens by allowing them to pursue their dreams. For many people, America is a desirable nation, as it was built upon the idea that people within its borders have the opportunity to chase their greatest desires. However, there has been a corruption to the American dream over the generations. The American dream has shifted. The original hopes of happiness, love, opportunity, and fresh starts have dwindled over time. The dream is now centered upon one thing: money. People in America are obsessed with the notion of wealth and power. Money, as great as it is, has been detrimental to the state of the American character. Americans have become fixated on the idea that in order to be successful and have meaning to their lives they must be rich and powerful. This selfish dream has become a key part of who we are. Americans have become determined to acquire wealth and some base their entire lives around this. This year we have seen first hand the greed. Through the actions of big corporations, people like Bernie Madoff, and the destruction of our economy it is clear that greed is among us. Our economy has hit a low point, and some have even gone as far to say that we are in a depression, not just a recession. The original dream, the one that was dreamed a long time ago,is gone. People no longer spend their lives dreaming for change, equality, and prosperity. They dream of money and power. I feel that the images, quotes, and videos that I have shared on this wall within my museum express visually express this shift. This part of our character that I am witnessing is widespread. It is not an isolated concern, but a national one. The items that I have placed on this wall all connect to one another because they express the change in our dream. A picture is worth 1,000 words, and I have even shared videos. This is not just a belief, but a reality. As much as we hate to admit it, there is corruption within America. There is greed among us, and it is time to combat it. Our weakened economy and the state of our great nation is proof enough as it is. This wall was a really important one to me, as it expresses one of the greatest deterrents to the American character. It is a characteristic of ours that must be combatted and reformed immediately. This could be the downfall to society, and as Americans, we need to change this.

Race in America- 