| American Dream |
| A vision of America as a land of opportunity, a land in which every individual may acheive his or her innate potential regardless of sex, color, creed ,religion or circumstances of birth. The dream drew millions of immigrants to the United States and propelled them across a continent. The dream is often corrupted to mean a mere drive for materialistic values. ~Facts on File dictionary of Historical and Cultural Allusions |
| Apple Pie |
| Traditionally regarded as the quintessential American dish. Now a homely metaphor for American values. Use: He's a true American. What he's advocating in the Senate is as American as apple pie. ~Facts on File dictionary of Historical and Cultural Allusions. |
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