Notes on the State of America

A Compilation of Less Commonly Discussed Facts and Historical Events by Craighton E. Gee Every country's history is comprised of historical events that are both a source of pride and shame. America is no different. In an easily readable format - Notes on the State of America is a primer containing critically important historical facts that are not as widely known or commonly discussed. In the spirit of Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States - this book briefly and succinctly addresses dozens of subjects such as civil rights - liberty - freedom - democracy - capitalism - the media - international aggression - torture - ethnic cleansing - weapons of mass destruction - terrorism - and more. If America is really a democracy - a governing system ruled by the people - then the people have an important responsibility to use their power to steer their country in a direction that is reflective of this country's principles and values. Notes on the State of America will give you a brief overview of the US from a perspective different from the one you were likely exposed to in your formal education - and open the door to a further exploration and study of the facts. (265 pages - 2003)