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Comment on: Re: What is John Adams's legacy?

Bigthink — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:06:57 +0100

I wish Mr. McCullough's book was mandatory reading in our schools and universities. I love this country and the freedoms it affords but it is only a type and a shadow of it's former self. Give me more men like John Adams and this country will be great again.

Comment on: Re: What is John Adams's legacy?

Bigthink — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:57:26 +0100

My ancestors were not "heroes." Instead they fought for the British. It is said that they lost, however, I'm not so sure of that. My ancestors of visible African descent were able to live as free people and my Native ancestors were not exterminated by genocidal policies. History has many sides and many stories. Only myths are simple and straight forward.

I can't say too much about John Adams himself. We're likely related and you shouldn't gossip about family.

Comment on: Re: What is John Adams's legacy?

Bigthink — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:57:11 +0100

It is good to see the great American historian David McCullough, still out there, telling the story of a proud past. It is a pity the United States Congress is trying to revise the story to forward the interests of a vexatious minority.