In the early 20th century, millions of people from different corners of the world packed their bags, boarded ships, and left the homes of their ancestors behind to chase a dream. To them, the American ...

More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2 ...

The “American Dream,” the phrase coined by James Truslow Adams in 1931, likely originated from the Declaration of Independence, which states that “All [people] are created equal,” and have an ...

As the U.S. celebrates Independence Day, national pride is at a historic low. But new data reveal that belief in the American Dream remains alive and well. Roughly "7 in 10 Americans are optimistic ...

Another July 4th has come and gone, and the American experiment continues to face many tests. Amid economic uncertainty and a recent resurgence of socialism, we are pushing the boundaries of what ...

National Law Day 2026 is celebrated on Friday, May 1, 2026, with the theme "The Rule of Law and the American Dream." Here is an article from Richard P. Swanson, NYCLA President and Ronald C. Minkoff, ...

The American Dream is a core promise of our nation. Politicians regularly extol the idea that each generation of Americans deserves to be better-off than their parents. Immigrants flocking to the ...

Philanthropist, financier and innovator Michael Milken is redefining the American Dream as something deeper than financial success. "What is essential to the American Dream?" Milken asked in an ...