There are many objects, beliefs, and characteristics that Americans are associated with. Everyone has an image of a “real American” in his or her mind, but few actually know people who are like that. National identity in the United States is quite different than that of other countries in this respect. The American identity has never been very precisely defined nor strictly followed.
The differences between the United States and most other countries exist in the liberties that we possess. We have the right to formulate our own opinions and behave the way we choos