How to Understand American Culture Without Watching the Media

I wouldn't be surprised if you see something like that happen in America too. The American military, I think, is more prepared for this. They've learned a lot by watching what has happened in these other countries. How to understand American culture without watching the media? Well, it's still media, but books are better. Read books, especially older books. Then you get the real thing, not what the media is telling you.