Reexamining America's Unique DNA
The author believes that the United States is the brainchild of a group of extraordinary visionaries who possessed profound insight into history and human nature, cared deeply about future generations, and had great confidence in humanity’s capacity for creativity and learning.
Author: GUDORDI | 2026-06-12
The post-World War II global order has been centered on the United States. As a result, the changes America has undergone in recent years have had far-reaching effects across the world. What challenges is the United States facing today, and what do they reveal? Most people can easily point to issues such as mounting national debt, challenges to the U.S. dollar’s global dominance, and domestic concerns including employment and immigration. While these observations are valid, the author believes they reflect a much deeper underlying problem.
The Founding Spirit of Breaking Away from the Old World
Many analyses, whether intentionally or not, treat a nation as if it were a person. The United States, China, Russia, Iran, and others are often portrayed as having distinct personalities and varying levels of power, while the international stage is viewed as a place where nations compete, negotiate, and pursue their own interests. This perspective is rooted in ideas that have shaped international relations since the 1648 Treaty of Westphalia. It is worth noting, however, that the founding spirit of the United States was to break away from the Old World and free itself from its traditions and assumptions. In this sense, America is fundamentally different from many other nations, and understanding its unique founding DNA is essential when analyzing its development.
The founding of the United States can be regarded as the most ambitious, imaginative, and intellectually grounded social experiment in human history. The American Revolution was not sparked by natural disasters or desperate oppression forcing ordinary people to rebel. In fact, the tea tax that helped ignite the movement was relatively insignificant. Rather, many of the Founding Fathers who risked their lives for the revolution were already wealthy, highly educated, and deeply knowledgeable about history and philosophy. Their commitment to the revolution stemmed from their pursuit of ideals and their refusal to accept injustice from those in power. They willingly risked their lives, their fortunes, and their “sacred honor” in defense of those principles—an extraordinary act that was unprecedented in history and may never be repeated.
Even King Charles III has expressed admiration for them, describing them as “brave and imaginative rebels” who “built a nation founded on the pursuit of liberty and happiness.” Philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand also praised the United States, writing: “The United States of America is the greatest, the noblest, and, in its founding principles, the only moral country in the history of the world.”