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American time has stretched around the world. It has become the dominant tempo of modern history, especially of the hist
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"American time has stretched around the world. It has become the dominant tempo of modern history, especially of the history of Europe"

- Harold Rosenberg

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This quote by Harold Rosenberg speaks to the impact of the United States on the world. American time has actually become the requirement for the remainder of the world, and it has ended up being the dominant pace of modern-day history. This is specifically real in Europe, where the United States has had a major impact on the culture, economy, and politics. The United States has been a major player in European history because the end of World War II, and its influence has actually only grown ever since. American time has ended up being the norm for how individuals live their lives, from the way they work to the way they interact. This quote talks to the power of the US to form the world, and how its impact has become so prevalent that it has actually ended up being the dominant tempo of modern-day history.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Harold Rosenberg between February 2, 1906 and July 11, 1978. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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