Drawing on lessons learned from the analysis of U.S. soft power toward Germany across centuries of transatlantic interaction, the epilogue presents and discusses four key takeaways for the United States regarding its position in twenty-first-century global politics: (1) Founded with “a decent respect to the opinions of mankind,” as the Declaration of Independence famously states, the United States should remain attentive to global public opinion as it approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026; (2) the U.S. should lead by the power of its example in both substance and style of its policies, foreign and domestic, since living up to its promises can generate powerful forces of attraction; (3) while military strength and economic prowess continue to play a crucial role in world affairs, the United States—facing vast challenges and numerous challengers—should wield its hard power in a multilateral, cooperative, and lawful manner, also taking into account the global public good and the welfare of its long-standing allies; (4) despite its unparalleled power, the United States of America—that giant of world politics today—should practice self-restraint, particularly in the use of its hard power. While coercion and fear may yield short-term results, they do not create lasting attraction or goodwill—and it is attraction, not fear, that is more potent in the long run.