The American Dream

The American Dream is often explained as being able to rise up to become something great, even though you may have started out with very poor conditions. Today, after reading an article in the New York Times, I have gotten the impression that most of the current population of America, still believes in the American Dream, and have faith they will achieve it within their lifetime.
The definition of the American Dream may have changed somewhat over the many years since it first became a term of speech. Now, today, one could say that the definition of the American dream is to have the freedom to be able to do what one self wants, and pursue their own dreams.