United States History Titles
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The Significance of the Frontier in American History
by Frederick Jackson Turner
United States History, American History, U.S. HistoryTurner here lays out his “frontier thesis,” which remains one of the key interpretations of American history. He argued that the circumstances of life on the western frontier were a determining influence on American character and institutions.
by Richard J. Tofel
United States History, European History, Military History, American History, U.S. History, EssaysAn insider’s assessment of the precipitous decline of large city papers in the United States, and the newspapers’ response to their problems, by an experienced newspaper executive.
The Twisted Path to a Nuclear Weapon
by Jeremy Bernstein
United States History, Political Science, European History, Military History, American History, U.S. History, U.S. GovernmentJeremy Bernstein traces the circuitous route by which Iran secured the expertise to develop a nuclear capability. Since Iran’s program appears to be aimed at weapons production, he concludes, the time of decision for action is fast approaching.
Harry Truman Tells How He'd Had Enough of MacArthur
by Merle Miller
United States History, Military History, American History, U.S. History, U.S. GovernmentNo episode in the Truman years caused a greater uproar than his firing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. MacArthur wanted to expand the war; Truman sought a limited conflict. The always candid former president explains what happened.
Selections from The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
by Benjamin Franklin
United States History, American History, U.S. HistoryIn his famous Autobiography, Franklin displays the iconic American virtues of thrift, ambition, hard work, self-improvement, and common sense. In these selections he reflects upon his rise and the self-taught lessons that brought his success.
The oral history of Siskel and Ebert
by Josh Schollmeyer
United States History, American History, U.S. History, Television HistoryRoger Ebert and Gene Siskel, competing Chicago film critics, started out as enemies in print. When someone put them together on TV to critique coming attractions, they became legendary—and friends, but no less acerbic. Witty and engaging, in the end they stood tallest when they stood together.
Radio and the Movies in the Daily Life of Americans, 1920-1940
by David E. Kyvig
United States History, American History, U.S. HistoryEarly-20th-century electrification affected the daily lives of millions of ordinary Americans. Electric lights lengthened days and reshaped nights. As its use expanded, electricity prepared the way for radio and the movies, new marvels of the age.
The Failure of the Jewish Rescuers at the Onset of the Holocaust
by Raul Hilberg
United States History, European History, American History, U.S. HistoryDespite information about the plight of the European Jews, the major Jewish organizations in Europe and the U.S. either failed to act or failed to persuade governments to act. Even when the “final solution” became apparent, some leading Jewish figures remained unconvinced of the catastrophe.