Vintage American Ways

Leading this mission:

Maryanne Datesman taught English as a Second Language (ESL), primarily at the university level, which led to her writing the textbook, American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture.

Sharing America’s six basic cultural values with future generations.

Remember these are cultural values, not moral values.

Learn More About The Six Basic American Values

1. Individual Freedom

2. Self-Reliance

3. Equality of Opportunity

4. Competition

5. The American Dream

6. Hard Work

America’s six basic cultural values are rooted in the beliefs and visions of our Founding Fathers and reinforced by historical experience, these cultural values are what distinguish our country from all others. They are what make us “Americans.”