Events That Shaped the Nation

Stand on the deck of a destroyer anchored in Pearl Harbor as Japanese bombers swarm overhead. Confront the Arkansas National Guard on the steps of Little Rock's Central High School. Warm up in the Dodgers' dugout next to Jackie Robinson. Speculate on your beloved aunt's top-secret wartime job at a base called Los Alamos. Ride in the convertible with JFK as shots ring out in Dallas. Take the field with Vince Lombardi and his Green Bay Packers. Defy your captors in a North Vietnamese prison. Imagine being there the instant history is made.In Events That Shaped the Nation, Rick Phalen talks to witnesses of some of the most critical moments of the twentieth century. Whether they are writers, historians, veterans, or regular Americans, these diverse contributors generously share their experiences, bringing to life turning points in our nation's history.Phalen, Rick is the author of 'Events That Shaped the Nation' with ISBN 9781565549357 and ISBN 156554935X.