Seven Events That Made America America

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..