What does it mean to be an American? – Brookings

October 10, 2025

To be an American is to have access to the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and to be able to participate in the political process and civic life unencumbered.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-american/

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