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Historically, the American Dream is about bettering oneself: the right to "the pursuit of happiness". The belief that the American Dream means living on welfare or social security (living off of someone else's work) began only in the latter part of the 20th century; as did the belief that a right to the pursuit of happiness is the same thing as a "right" to happiness itself.

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Q: You asked your dad what is the American dream and he said generally speaking own a home and have social security Is that true or is there more to this American dream?
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