Gore Vidal Quote

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

Armageddon? Essays 1983–1987 (1987)

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 that the United States had become a debtor nation, the American Empire died.

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 that the United States had become a debtor nation, the American Empire died.