The document discusses the evolution of the American Dream and what it means to be a citizen of the world. It explores Henry David Thoreau's views on moral responsibility and standing up against injustice. It also examines how politicians have used the idea of the American Dream differently over time, sometimes focusing on materialism or fulfillment. The document questions whether the American Dream is still alive for all Americans or a relic of the past given that some groups have historically faced exclusion from achieving it.