Part 2: 250 Years of the American Dream

The American Dream turns 250 this year. Defined and redefined by different groups in every generation, the Ddream has signified freedom, opportunity, prosperity, belonging, second chances. What does the American Dream mean today, and what might it mean for the future? This panel will trace the Dream from its origins to the present, exploring what people believe now and what that tells us about the country we are becoming. The Dream that emerges may surprise you: Optimism is more resilient than the headlines suggest, and the divides are not where most people expect to find them.