American dream

American Flag on Front porch of Home landscape

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The idea of the American Dream is woven through this country's politics, music and culture. It suggests a belief that hard work pays off, and that children will have a better life than their parents. But as the effects of the economic downturn continue to reverberate, many feel the American Dream is in jeopardy.

In her new book, photographer Leah Frances harks back to classic American nostalgia while highlighting current divisions

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Photographer Beth Yarnelle Edwards sees the suburbs as the 'physical embodiment of the American Dream.' Her images reveal aspiration and stability, but also the more mundane aspects of a suburban existence.

Romney's America

American Flags (seeing neighborhoods full of flags after 9/11, it truly warmed my heart. Wish American still had that pride)

You’re probably familiar with the article published in Housekeeping Monthly in May of 1955 on how to be a good wife. It was called, “The Good Wife’s Guide,” and it detailed all the ways that a wife should act and how best she can be a partner to her husband and a mother to her