At the age of 87 Zinn sadly passed away Wednesday from a heart attack.
In the last 50 years America's society has seen many injustices and hardships; and on each occasion Howard Zinn has been influential in figuring a solution.
After he served in WWII and realizing the damages he participated in inflicting he became a very passionate peace activist. With his GI bill he received his doctorate in history at Columbia University and taught for the Spelman College, known as a college for African-American women.
His most famous work "A People's History of the United States" which changed the way Americans think about their country. Some say he cleared the fog that enveloped the history of America. The book sold over a million copies and became his claim to fame. His opinions and thoughts will be sadly missed.
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Well, I had never heard of Howard Zinn, so I read a brief detail of the events in his life. He sounds like a true American who loved our country, but it also sounds like he lived a very long and fulfilling life. I'm sure he died proud knowing he accomplished more in his life than most Americans are able to.
ReplyDeleteIve also never heard of Howard Zinn. People like this are what we need more of in these days. It seems Mr. Zinn wanted to leave an express on the people or help them in any kind of way. I wish to see more of this in my life.
ReplyDeleteHoward Zinn is not a familiar name to me but after reading your post, it seems there should be more media attention to the accomplishments he's contributed to our country.
ReplyDeleteI hope that the many soldiers coming home from Iraq can begin a journey as Zinn did for peace.
I like the rest have never heard the name Howard Zinn. I do however took a great interest in this article.
ReplyDeleteAs I read more about this guy I started to like him. Especially after getting fired for standing up for the students at Spelman College.
I honestly hope that in my years of life I can accomplish as much as he has. He seems to have done a great deal of things.
From serving in World War II, teaching at 2 Universities, writing a book, and he was deeply involved with civil rights in the 50's.
Like everyone else this is my first encounter with this incredible man. He really gave back to our country in more ways than one.
ReplyDeleteHe went from serving our country to attempting to make it a more peaceful place.
I just hope my life has as much meaning as his did. He died knowing he did a lot of good and that should put him at peace.