| Description |
258 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-247) and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Miscellanea.
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National characteristics, American -- Miscellanea.
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| Spine Title |
7 events that made America America |
| ISBN |
9781595230645 hardcover alkaline paper |
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1595230645 hardcover alkaline paper |
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