This is a book that chronicles the individuals that have
contributed mightily to our great American history, as well as to
our great American culture. Working together, Dr. Donald Elder,
Professor of History, and Dr. Michael Shaughnessy, Professor of
Education have reviewed more than 200 years of American history and
isolated the singular individuals that have made America great.
Some of these individuals were involved in the founding of our
nation, some were involved in the great Western American expansion
(relying on the concept of manifest destiny), and some were
involved in the tragic American Civil War. These individuals were
not necessarily presidents, senators, governors or congressmen.
They were men and women whose contributions reverberate through all
disciplines of endeavor science, music, art, dance, theatre,
literature and the like. These individuals have left their mark on
our society and culture, and they were critically involved in
establishing the zeitgeist of their time frame. Certainly, there
will be discussions among historians as to who was inadvertently
left out, and others may ponder why other individuals were
included. This, again, is what makes our country great that there
could be an open discussion among scholars, teachers, researchers
and colleagues as well as a cordial, congenial debate as to the
relevance and importance of each individual. Some may say that
women were neglected, while others may point to a lack of certain
racial, ethnic minorities. This is not to say that those
individuals did not contribute to America and American culture, but
that space constraints demanded a prudent judicious eye towards
those individuals who will be respected and revered if not quoted
years from now. Using a question and answer format, the authors
have attempted to focus on the main people and the main issues
along with the main events in American history. The presidents of
the United States have been focused upon in another book published
by Nova, and thus are not included here. But these uncommon
individuals, working in trying times under desperate odds, have
managed to carve a niche for themselves in American history. They
are loved, admired, respected and revered. It is hoped that this
book will provide a road map for historians, leaders, policy makers
and those individuals who are simply citizens involved in the
democratic process. Some individuals are born into greatness, some
achieve greatness and other have greatness thrust upon them. This
book will help readers understand the complexities of greatness and
the American Dream.
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