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Indledning
Good afternoon everybody, I am very pleased to be here today. I am also a student here at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and for those who may not know me, I am Patrick Claesen.

I am here today to give a speech on how the American Dream has changed over time. The American Dream, the symbol for the endless possibilities offered to those who have the convic-tion to work hard, is on the edge of disappearance.

It is obvious for all of us that the American Dream is definitely not conspicuous as it used to be generations ago.

I as well as any other citizen in this country have witnessed how the American Dream almost vanished without a trace, and it is pretty clear that something must be done in order to reinvigorate our own understanding of the belief.

I have divided my talk into two parts. Firstly, I will account for and comment on different perceptions of the American Dream, and secondly, I will discuss what it takes to achieve it in today’s America.

I plan to speak for about ten minutes. I will be happy to answer your question at the end of my presen-tation.

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Uddrag
I would l like to start now by telling you about the different perceptions of the American Dream. According to Hearth Insights' 2017 State of the American Dream report less than one in five of Americans say they're living the American Dream which is a little worrying.

The report also indicates that the most important factor within the American Dream is owning a house. Almost 40 pct. of Americans do not own homes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and nearly 50 pct. of millennials rent.

The most important elements of the American Dream, respondents rated "owning a home I love" higher than any other option, including "starting a family" and "finding a fulfilling career". 1

Nevertheless people struggle to find jobs owing to the financial crises in 2008, and therefore they are not able to purchase a home. In the meantime, President Trump is willing to give the new Tax Reform an overhaul.

He is fighting for new jobs, bigger amount at one's disposal for the middle class, and last but not least, making the country attractive for companies which in overall terms should “Make America great again”.2

However in this report consumer debt, lack of financial literacy and stagnant wage growth are specific threats that put the American Dream at risk.