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.