The “American Dream,” a promise that you can turn your life from rags to riches if you try hard in the United States of America, has been the definition of what it means be an American. But over time, the American dream has changed and its commitment may be more viable than ever. This is due to the simple fact that America as a nation has evolved over time and the core values ​​held by its people are a reflection of the times. So, as an American, how do we define ourselves and our nation outside of the American Dream? America has been known over time as a “big brother,” protector of humanity. Yet many of our citizens did not have equal rights until the 1960s, and it took the Fourteenth Amendment to guarantee equal protection under the law to all citizens. So should America, a country that for many years neglected the rights of its people, be remembered as a land of freedom for its work abroad? Or are we doomed to realize that throughout history, America has been a nation that has encouraged racism, sexism, and inequality domestically for its people? America has been involved in international politics since its founding, beginning with its involvement in the War of 1812 regarding Britain's international waters police. During the 1900s, America began to become increasingly involved in European affairs. In 1914, during World War I, America joined with Allied forces to end a war sparked by the assassination of Archduke Ferdand and numerous tangled alliances. After the war ended, America began lending money to countries that had accumulated debts as a result of fighting alongside the Allies. The bailout helped countries like France after a costly war, but more importantly... middle of paper ... where overseas African Americans were forced to fight in all black regiments like the 394th Infantry Regiment. These all-black regiments were often sent to the front lines before “white” men gave their lives. As a result, they often had a higher casualty rate than traditional regiments during this war. Those who survived the war saw no change in the struggle for civil equality. They were still treated as less than equal and denied employment and even real recognition. Although many of these men risked their lives during the war, it made no difference on a national level. Yet America chose to embark on a thirty-plus year war with the Soviet Union instead of solving its problems at home. The fight for equality only intensified later, reaching its peak in the 1960s. While America was fighting in Vietnam, African Americans