That’s what Justin Webb, BBC North America editor, is predicting in today’s Times for the near future.

Politically, socially, culturally, America is - as we watch transfixed and, in spite of ourselves, impressed - being born again. Suddenly we are reminded of why 55 million people have chosen to come to America in the roughly 400 years since that journey became possible. We are reminded of why Americans are so deeply, annoyingly, attached to their nation and their system. We are reminded of how vibrant that system can be.

As someone on the verge of joining the ranks of those 55 million, I am thrilled to know that, despite all the loathing heaped on the Yanks by most Europeans I meet, there is someone out there who agrees with me that there is much to be said in favour of America.

I agree with Mr Webb that Americans are hard working and adaptable. Far more so than the Brits. He writes

One of the emerging features of American life at the moment - perhaps a political driver in years to come - is the desire for modernisation. In the world's economic powerhouse there is a fear of falling behind. In fact there is an awareness that America is falling behind.

As I prepare to leave Blighty in four days’ time, I am thankful for what I am heading towards.

Americans hunger for mobile phone networks that work. For rapid transport that whizzes. For bridges that don't fall down. They do not hunger for government but they do hunger for efficiency, for a governing infrastructure that serves a modern economy; for a health system that delivers medicine without bankrupting companies and individuals. Both John McCain and Barack Obama know this. Each is under pressure to deliver. America is imperfect. It has no divine right to be the world's leading nation. And yet - in this glorious political year - something about it sings.

Yes! Spot on. I agree Justin. You’ve got it right. Thank you!