The whole westward expansion myth is seen as romantic. But it's a joke, a blot on American history.
Frank WatersHerbert Hoover versus Al Smith in 1928 was one of the dirtiest elections in American history.
Joseph CumminsConflict with the United States is one of the overwhelming facts of Latin American history.
Stephen KinzerProgress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.
Alphonso JacksonI think John Coltrane is one of the great American heroes, like Abraham Lincoln and Emily Dickinson.
Simon Van BooyVictory must be assured in advance. And the American public must be all for it from the outset.
Evan Thomas