United StatesThe article reflects on the author's personal experience as a Vietnamese refugee who arrived in the U.S. in 1975 and eventually achieved the 'American Dream.' It contrasts the idealized version of American history presented during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations with the author's lived reality, including working at a theme park and facing labor exploitation. The narrative also explores the historical violence against Indigenous peoples, specifically referencing Fort Indiantown Gap and the Paxton Boys' massacre of the Susquehannock people. The author highlights the tension between the mythologized American identity and the darker realities of colonization and displacement.
Bias read (Left): The article frames the American Dream through a critical lens, highlighting systemic issues such as labor exploitation and historical injustices against Indigenous populations. While it does not overtly criticize specific political figures or policies, the emphasis on the legacy of colonialism and U
