Seven Events That Made America America: And Proved That the Founding Fathers Were Right All Along

Schweikart, Larry

ISBN 10: 1595230645 / ISBN 13: 9781595230645

Published by Sentinel HC, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seven Events That Made America America: And Proved That the Founding Fathers Were Right All Along
• Publisher: Sentinel HC
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1595230645
• ISBN 13: 9781595230645
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 14 ounces

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.