Seven Events That Made America America
And Proved That the Founding Fathers Were Right All Along
By Larry Schweikart
(Sentinel HC, Hardcover, 9781595230645, 272pp.)
Publication Date: June 1, 2010
Other Editions of This Title: Google eBook, Compact Disc, Compact Disc, MP3 CD, Paperback
Categories: United States - General
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A conservative historian examines some of the pivotal, yet often ignored, moments that shaped our history
All students of American history know the big events that dramatically shaped our country. The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and 9/11 are just a few.
But there are other, less famous events that had an equally profound impact. Notable conservative historian Larry Schweikart takes an in- depth look at seven of these transformative moments and provides an analysis of how each of them spurred a trend that either confirmed or departed from the vision our Founding Fathers had for America. For instance, he shows how Martin Van Buren's creation of a national political party made it possible for Obama to get elected almost two centuries later and how Dwight Eisenhower's heart attack led to a war on red meat, during which the government took control over Americans' diets.
In his easy-to-read yet informative style, Schweikart will not only educate but also surprise readers into reevaluating our history.
Larry Schweikart is the co-author of A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror, and is a professor of history at the University of Dayton. He has written more than 20 books on national defense, business, and financial history.
Praise for A Patriot''s History of the United States:
"This book has taught me more about our history than any I''ve read in years. A Patriot''s History of the United States should be required reading for all Americans"
-Glenn Beck
"A fluid account of America from the discover of the Continent up to the present day."
-The Wall Street Journal
"A welcome, refreshing, and solid contribution to relearning what we have forgotten and remembering why this nation is good and worth defending."
-National Review
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