Introduction
Howard Zinn born August 24, 1922, was a very inspirational man in his time. He was a author, professor, historian and activist. His life work focused on issues of race, class and war and touched the lives of countless people. Many of his books and other works can be found today.
He joined the army air corps in his earlier years. He became a bombardier in B17. It wasn’t until later on that he questioned the necessity of actually dropping the bombs. When he returned home, he turned in all of his medals he earned and wrote “Never Again”.
Howard Zinn really had three major accomplishments in his life. His civil rights movement, his antiwar movement, and a publication of ‘A People’s History of the United States’. …show more content…
Howard Zinn wrote a history textbook ‘A People’s History of the United States’.
A.This book provided other perspectives of American History and was a finalists for the ‘National Book Award’ in 1981.
B.It depicts the struggles of Native Americans agains
European and U.S. conquests and expansion, slaves against slavery, unionists and other workers against capitialists, women against patriachary, and African American civil rights.
C.The Zinn Education Project was started because of this book. It was launched to support educators using ‘A People’s History of the United States.
Conclusion
Civil rights were eventually established. People are still trying to get the troops brought home to this day. Zinn’s works and publications are read all the time.Howard Zinn helped in being a big part of many great movements and works. He was a great man many people appreciated and adored.
Zinn influences millions who have read his work and have been inspired by his actions. He left us with these encouraging words: “We don’t have to wait for some grand utopian