Quote by Gore Vidal

On 16 September 1985, when the Commerce Department announced that the United States had become a debtor nation, the American Empire died.

On 16 September 1985, when the Commerce Department announced

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This quote suggests that the United States' status as a debtor nation marked the downfall of the American Empire. It implies that becoming a debtor nation challenged the economic and overall power of the country, symbolizing a significant decline in its influence and strength. The quote hints that the United States' financial situation signified a crucial turning point that ultimately led to the demise of its empire-like status on the global stage.

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By Gore Vidal

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