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The battle for America's historical narrative has never been more consequential. When Howard Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" claims that "Lincoln initiated hostilities by trying to repossess the federal base at Fort Sumter," it fundamentally misrepresents the spark that ignited the Civil War. This seemingly small distortion reveals a much larger problem with how many Americans are learning their own history.

As we fight for historical literacy, remember that understanding our true past – with all its triumphs and failures – is essential for building a better future. Join us as we continue challenging historical misrepresentations and championing works that get the American story right.

Key Points from the Episode:

• Howard Zinn claimed Lincoln "initiated hostilities by trying to repossess" Fort Sumter, a federal base already under Union control
• Primary sources show Lincoln sent only supplies to the fort, not troops, and notified Confederate authorities in advance
• Confederate forces fired first, before supply ships even arrived, contradicting Zinn's version
• Zinn's Marxist reinterpretation consistently misrepresents historical events to fit his ideological framework
• Three recommended alternatives: McPherson's "Battle Cry of Freedom," McClay's "Land of Hope," and Johnson's "History of the American People"
• Teaching distorted history in high schools creates students who "hate the country" because "they've been lied to"
• Americans deserve accurate history that acknowledges both flaws and achievements

Let's keep fighting the good fight and let's read the good history books.

Other resources: 

MM#129--Debunking the Lies of History

PragerU--the book that poisoned a generation

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