American Civilization Dynamic

American civilization is expressed in "power," the power of the individual citizen in the driving force of his initiative, adventurous spirit, self-reliance and dogged energy. To the American, life is a great adventure. Human wants, desires, ambitions, spur mankind to achievements. Never satisfied, ever progressing, civilization has constantly improved and with the improvement have come burdens and complexities which add more and more to the problems of human society. Through equality of opportunity America gives each individual citizen an equal chance, yet his ability, intelligence, and character distinguish and classify him as progress is made. When America was new, she called upon the racial stocks of the world to give their best. Out of these she has built a great nation. The intelligent, though uneducated foreigner, might have continued to live in his native land without the slightest mental awakening. Once landing upon American soil, he quickly catches the spirit of his new environment, takes advantage of the free institutions, and finds opportunity for development to his fullest capacity. In modern progress America leads the world. The American citizen, whether native or foreign born, must recognize his obligations and assume his responsibilities not only to America but also to the entire world.