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Bruce Lee

The American Dream Bruce Lee is a great example of the American Dream because of what encompasses and his life story. Bruce Lee was born on November 27th 1940 in San Francisco. He was raised in Hong Kong through his teen years. Bruce was a small child until around age 13 when he started to train in Kung Fu. He was then introduced to Master Yip Man who educated Bruce in the art of Wing Chun. He became very proficient in martial arts and often used them against other school kids. He also won the interschool Boxing Championship. He used his graceful moves not only in martial arts but in dancing; he was the 1958 Hong Kong Cha Cha Champion. He later learned that martial arts was not to be used against others but it gives confidence to know that one does not have to use martial arts to defend one’s honor. At 18 years of age Bruce headed off to America with $100 in his pocket. Once in the US he thought that his dancing talents might provide a living so he started as a dance instructor while he was finishing his high school and college. Bruce then graduated his Community College and he went to the University of Washington. He fought in a few US martial arts tournaments and he demonstrated his technique and skills. From there he got some acting jobs and eventually was able to make and produce his own movies. He had a son named Brandon with his wife. He died of an allergic reaction to a painkiller he took and his brain swelled. He demonstrates the American dream because he was able to start off a new life in the US. Just like the millions before him who shared the same curiosity. He was also able to do what he wanted in the US which resulted in him becoming a major US film icon and producer. Bruce also was able to get a good American education while he was a teen, and this set him up to be a very successful man in the US. This shows that any person can become what their dreams tell them to become in the US.

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