Seven events that made America America : and proved that the founding fathers were right all along / Larry Schweikart.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Sentinel, 2010.Description: 258 p. ; 24 cmISBN:- 1595230645 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- 9781595230645 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- 7 events that made America America [Spine title]
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 973 S413 | Available | 33111005989104 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-247) and index.
Martin Van Buren has a nightmare and big government is born-- in the 1820s! -- The Dred Scott decision wrecks an economy and hastens a war -- Johnstown fights a flood and demonstrates the power of private compassion -- Ike has a heart attack, triggering dietary nannyism -- A steel guitar rocks the Iron Curtain -- Ronald Reagan tries to keep the peace-- and makes his biggest mistake -- Barry makes a speech-- and the media gets chills up its leg.
Notable conservative historian Larry Schweikart takes an in-depth look at seven transformative moments in our nation's history 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.