American exceptionalism
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title:
American exceptionalism
text:
American exceptionalism is the belief that the United States is either distinctive, unique, or exemplary compared to other nations. Proponents argue that the values, political system, and historical development of the U.S. are unique in human history, often with the implication that it is both destined and entitled to play a distinct and positive role on the world stage. It originates in the observations and writings of French political scientist and historian Alexis de Tocqueville, most notably
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Idea of the United States as unique nation
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_exceptionalism
date created:
2003-09-06T17:30:10Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T21:16:11Z
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