Still, Bell's achievement as a nation builder was extraordinary, especially compared with the American example of the past few years.
An American example is a degree in physical education.
And, he said, European nations may not see the American example as worth emulating.
It is also a learned response to the recent American example of innovation run riot.
The American example, the report continued, shows that greater flexibility in wage costs and regulation can help boost employment.
Is it going to stay independent or be subordinated to some other ministry, following the American example?
There are a few Irish and American examples, but these can pretty much be ignored.
It is notable as one of the earliest American examples of a company town.
Most other Western World countries followed the American example and gave up conscription.