Summary For The Myths of American Exceptionalism

The author begins with famous quote lines as a clear example of “American exceptionalism” and the idealistic descriptions of the United States, especially over the last two centuries. As the author notes how American exceptionalism is similar to other nations that claimed exceptionalism as well. He clears out there are no differences between them when it comes to their self-assertion conduct, many which resulted in a righteous attitude that leads them to think they are positive role models to the world. A believe that makes the Americans with their privileges and unique qualities to think they are superior than others, when in fact they are no less different.
In the first myth, many examples laid on surface of the superior belief, starting from the British than the French, than ending with Portugal and the Soviet Union. They all rewarded their virtues and qualities with “uniqueness”, it is the same belief that made Americans point out their exceptionalism. They are a reflection of the past great powers that did the same, which makes it a common thing more than special, to point out what you believe is “exceptional”.
United States places their virtues and morals forward to the world, giving a clear righteous image of them, especially as a country that claims to know more right than wrong. Conducting more claims that America has a respectful behavior, far better than other countries or nations, but the high statistics of civilians’ death caused by the United States, and the many wars that had been involved with over the years, which resulted in more damage, only to conclude that the United States are far from perfect when it comes to behavior.
In myth 3, The United States magnifies their special genius to the world, it is undeniable their great many success over the years, and the position it earned due to its capability to being creative, Which also again led America to think their exceptional for that special genius, But that genius was not the only factor that