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

EDITORIAL REVIEW:\*\*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. The bestselling coauthor of A Patriot's History of the United States examines some of the pivotal'yet mostly ignored'moments that shaped our history. Every schoolchild is taught the great turning points in American history, such as Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, and 9/11. But other equally significant events have altered our destiny without being understood'or even widely noticed. Acclaimed conservative historian Larry Schweikart now takes an in-depth look at seven such episodes'from Martin Van Buren's creation of the first national political party to Dwight D. Eisenhower's heart attack'and reveals the profound ways they have shaped America. He also asks readers to consider what the Founding Fathers would have said about these events and reminds us how individual liberty, private enterprise, and small government have made our country great 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. 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. Larry Schweikart. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [219]-247) And Index.