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My American dream…

Explore stories about the meaning and pursuit of the American dream and the obstacles people face as they strive to make their dreams come true.

College Station, TX

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Leslie Scopes A.

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I think the American Dream is the opportunity to have what you want. Creating a home with my husband Drew, two boys, and our dog Max is everything...

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My American dream is to pursue my talent in art and photography. I love to paint and I find it a way to express myself. Each painting is a different emotion and is unique in a way. I have been submitting my artwork in competitions since...

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Special Olympics Connecticut C.

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Special Olympics Connecticut C.

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Special Olympics Connecticut C.

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Beverly Hills, CA

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Special Olympics Connecticut C.

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Special Olympics Connecticut C.

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My American dream I guess would have been joining the military as an Officer. And I did that. Now that I am here, away from my family and home and love, I realize that my “American Dream” took me away from everything I wholeheartedly cared for...

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I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a cause, for today and for our future.

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My American dream started for me having my early years' summers on Cape Cod. It was the care free summer days living on the beach away from tempting city juvenile situations. It filled my my veins with saltwater and the lure to go to sea and...

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