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Epic Fails in American History: 27 Historical Failures That Shaped Our Future and the Valuable Lessons Gained
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General United States HistoryGeneral World History
Publisher Price: $25.69
Publisher: Legerum AB
Published: Oct 12 2024
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Discover the surprising side of American history-stories of mistakes that helped shape our country and teach us important lessons.
This book takes you through some of the biggest blunders in American history, from the early days of our nation to more recent challenges. These aren't just small slip-ups; they are events that led to social unrest, economic problems, close calls during the Cold War, and more.
Here's what you'll find inside:
- The government's early struggles to bring the nation together, dealing with challenges like armed uprisings and weak leadership.Racial tensions that sparked events like the Tulsa massacre and the Watts Riots, showing the ongoing fight for equality.Cold War mistakes that almost led to disaster, with secrets and bad decisions coming to light.America's journey toward fairness for everyone, as the nation deals with social and racial issues.Military setbacks that had lasting impacts on the country's history.Economic downturns that shook American capitalism and affected the lives of many people.Business failures involving famous American brands that led to big losses and public embarrassment.Air and space incidents that changed the future of flying and space travel.
Whether you're just curious or a big history fan, this book gives you an easy-to-understand look at America's biggest mistakes. Each chapter shows how these events shaped the country we know today, offering lessons that still matter.
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