- Influence
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- Nov 07, 2020
American Quotes
Many voices, one word.
These American quotes range from wry commentary on press culture to reflections on civic duty at the ballot box, plus lighter notes on dance companies and a television series praised as a genuine American classic. For more on the country itself, visit our America page.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020
There was a prison uprising at Alcatraz, and I drove the Marines over there in a landing craft to quell the riot. I am the only serviceman I know with an American Theatre ribbon.
- College
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- Nov 07, 2020
After college, I wanted to learned about myself as an American, so I left the United States and went to Japan.
- Blames
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- Nov 07, 2020
The US military still blames the media for stories and images that turned the American public against the war in Vietnam.
- Nov 07, 2020
You've gotten words about those American and Iraqi deaths and mutilations, but precious few images.
- Elitism
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- Nov 07, 2020
There's a certain elitism that has crept into the attitudes of some in journalism, and it played out perfectly over the issue of these little American flag lapel pins.
- Competition
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- Nov 07, 2020
Competition in the American tech sector is being gobbled up by the largest players, and it's threatening our entire industry.
- Finance
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was a teenager, the most valuable American companies were in finance and manufacturing.
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- Nov 07, 2020
I work on everything, whether it's a film or TV show - I wouldn't even consider 'American Gods' a TV show. I don't even know what it is.
- Every American
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- Nov 07, 2020
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent allied with Democrats, has championed Medicare for All, which would give every American coverage through the federal health insurance program for seniors. Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow wants Medicare coverage for anyone over the age of 55.
- Desire
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- Nov 07, 2020
In the mid-1980s, there was a grassroots desire for American culture. Maybe it was not a definite harbinger to what was to come in terms of the fall of the Soviet Union, but it certainly gave a heads up to the global merging of the retail culture.
- Honor
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- Nov 07, 2020