Published
Compiled by We Agree More from published national survey research. Every figure on this page links to its primary source; the full bibliography is in the source library.
“The doors we open and close each day decide the lives we live.”
The American Dream — that anyone can rise — still resonates deeply across generations.
The belief that opportunity exists and that one's circumstances can change through effort remains a powerful, unifying conviction. Most Americans, regardless of background, believe they live in a country where improvement is possible.
87% of Americans feel their family's journey resonates with a story of working hard and passing on a better life to the next generation.
Share This Value