The great wars of the 20th Century made it into the worst Century ever.
The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an English major.
It is through history that we learn who we are and how we got that way, why and how we changed, why the good sometimes prevailed and sometimes did not.
Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or ethnic restaurants.
In America, Jefferson noted with approval, women knew their place.
As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way.