In the Midwest of years past, many bought into the ideal of the American Dream--the idea that in the United States, if you work hard, you can make it. The American Dream wasn’t limited to only those living in the United States; people outside of the country who were looking for greater opportunity also sought the promise of the American Dream. In this episode, we hear from Amie, who was born and raised in Manila, Philippines, until her father decided to move her and her siblings to the United States.