American Patriots is one of the great untold stories in American history. There have been books on individual black soldiers; but this is the first to tell the full story of the black American military experience; starting with the Revolution and culminating with Desert Storm.The best histories are about more than facts and events — they capture the spirit that drives men to better their lives and to demand of themselves the highest form of sacrifice. That spirit permeates Gail Buckley’s dramatic; deeply moving; and inspiring book. You’ll meet the men who fought in the decisive engagements of the Revolution; the legendary Buffalo soldiers; and the heroic black regiments of the Civil War. You’ll meet some of America’s greatest patriots — men who fought in the First and Second World Wars when their country denied them access to equipment and training; segregated the ranks; and did all it could to keep them off the battlefield. You’ll meet the heroes of Korea; Vietnam; and Desert Storm. And you’ll meet two families; the Lews and the Pierces; who have served in every American engagement since the Revolution. FDR used to say that Americanism was a matter of the mind and heart; not of race and ancestry. With photographs throughout and dozens of original interviews with veterans; American Patriots is a tribute to the black American men and women who fought and gave their lives in the service of that ideal.
#647785 in Books Noah Feldman 2006-06-27 2006-06-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .71 x 5.50l; .62 #File Name: 0374530386320 pagesDivided by God America s Church State Problem and What We Should Do about It
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great book pointing out the fact this country is at a crisis point regarding separation of church and stateBy katvilaniA great book that details the fact that details how we have always as a nation had to deal with crises dealing with religious groups with great political and social clout trying to marginalize those of minority faiths; this conflict has always been with us. But in the United States it has reached a crisis point with politicians who are hell bent on making this country into a Christian theocracy exerting more and more influence on the political process. this is driven by people who elect representatives who share their religious values; rather than representatives who value our secular form of government.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth pondering - 4.5 starsBy M. J. KeelIn "Divided By God" Noah Feldman examines the church state issue from the problem of state; and colony; sponsored churches faced by the Founding Fathers; traces the history of church state relations; and how the ideas of the Founding Fathers were interpreted; from then to now. At the end he poses a possible solution that is well worth considering. His scholarship is excellent; and his writing is thoroughly readable. Those who have strong secularist tendencies as well as those with strong religious convictions should read this "outside the box" and potential solution to a huge dividing factor in American political life today.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... well researched a must read for anyone wanting a better usa and a more peaceful planetBy AMAclearly written well researched a must read for anyone wanting a better usa and a more peaceful planet. pluralism par excellence.
