Essay Archive - American Self Perception vs. The Truth
American Self Perception vs. The Truth
Lee Greenwood, a song writer, describes the emotion involved in
American self-perception in a song by saying, "I'm proud to be an American. For
at least I know I'm free." Freedom is the founding pillar of the American self-
perception. Self-perception is the culmination of how one views oneself. Other
aspects which make up American self-perception are wealth, power, and the
pursuance of happiness. Self-perceptions, whether confined to the individual or
confined to an entire country, usually leave out negative aspects such as
hypocrisy. When ....
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