Hard work will lead to success - at least that's part of what's known in the US as the American Dream. But some 6 out of every 10 citizens there now think the idea that ties the nation together - is under threat and a summit is taking place in Dallas to try and save it. RT's Marina Portnaya looks at why - for many - the American Dream is now out of reach.

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