https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2011/07/31/the-post-american-world/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 20:52:41 -0400<![CDATA[In 1941, Henry Luce, the founder of Time and Life magazines declared the 20th century to be the American Century. And, though at times reluctantly, America lived up to that lofty ideal, winning both World War II, and ultimately, the Cold War with the Soviet Union, passing sweeping civil rights legislation, and maintaining the highest standard of living of any nation.]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:50:56 -0400<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2011/07/31/the-post-american-world-n254378