One of Facebook 's founders , Eduardo Saverin , was born in Brazil . Facebook 's $ 104 billion comes at a time when America is doubting itself . Frida Ghitis : There 's a reason why the Facebook phenomenon occurred in the U.S. The country has been through two major economic downturns, and it still feels like its economy is stuck in neutral. Ghitis : America must preserve and nurture its strengths to stay ahead .
Facebook 's $ 104 billion comes at a time when America is doubting itself . Frida Ghitis : There 's a reason why the Facebook phenomenon occurred in the U.S. The country has been through two major economic downturns, and it still feels like its economy is stuck in neutral. Ghitis : America must preserve and nurture its strengths to stay ahead .