Historian and political scientist Don De Angelo, expands his discussion on needed reforms of the American political system. While most of America's political history has been mundane, the rapid collapse of political cohesion has been seen since the end of the Cold War. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent behavior of all levels of government, De Angelo is presenting a set of libertarian ideas to get the United States off of the path of self destruction. Why does the United States have to be fully controlled by the national government? Is the United States doomed to "imperial decline" because it has over reached its capabilities and powers.
What does history tell us about American concepts of the social contract, and how has it been hijacked by American intellectuals and partisan activists? The American REvolution is a quick read on ideas that just might make our society move forward and restore individual liberties while also reviving national unity and international influence.
Don De Angelo was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Western New York state. He earned his BA in International Relations from the University of Delaware in 1987 and began teaching in Stamford Connecticut. After two years Don began a five-year stint with The Chase Manhattan Bank, NA (now JP Morgan Chase) in various capacities. During that time, he earned an MA in International Relations from the University of San Diego, in 1995.Don returned to teaching in 1996 and had a 25-year career with the University of San Diego High School/Cathedral Catholic High School. He taught AP US History for 20 years along with AP European History and AP American Government as well as World History. Don was also an assistant coach for Novice Boys Volleyball, both boys and girls Novice Water Polo, and was Head Coach for Boys and Girls Varsity and JV swimming and diving teams. De Angelo was named a Fellow of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation in 2007, which included a grant for a second MA in History. He graduated from San Diego State University in 2009. The following year, Don as inducted into the San Diego County High School Sports Hall of Fame as a "Legend of Coaching" for swimming and diving.Throughout this period, Don was active with the San Diego County and California state Libertarian party, acting as the Vice Chair of the SDLP for four years. He also co-hosted the SDLP Podcast with Joseph De Paul, which was a weekly podcast covering local and state politics. Like many people around the world, COVID brought many tragedies and painful events. A decision to leave San Diego for a teaching assignment in Bermuda turned into a disaster. Don eventually returned to his hometown in 2022 and is a semi-retired, Adjunct Professor of History and Political Science at Jamestown Community College.
Don De Angelo was born in 1963 in Ridgeway, Pennsylvania and raised in Portville and Olean, New York. Don earned his BA in International Relations from the University of Delaware in 1987. Joe Biden spoke at his graduation. De Angelo taught high school in Stamford, Connecticut for two years and then moved back to Delaware to begin a five year stint with the Chase Manhattan Bank, NA (now JP Morgan Chase). In 1992 Don moved to San Diego, California and earned an MA in International Relations from the University of San Diego. De Angelo returned to teaching at the University of San Diego High School/Cathedral Catholic High School in 1996. In 2007 De Angelo was named a Fellow of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation and earned an MA in History at San Diego State University. He began teaching at community colleges in 2014. He has moved back to Olean, New York and is currently an Adjunct Professor of History and Political Science at Jamestown Community College.
