Howard Zinn, the controversial author of A People’s History of the United States, passed away at the age of 87. A historian who admitted that he never intended to write a complete or objective history of our nation, he challenged the idea that there is one story that defines the United States. Growing from an initial publishing run of 5,000, A People’s History went on to sell over 1 million copies, become a textbook in high school and college history courses, and launch a series of publications that would remind us all to listen for the voices that are often never heard.
The remainder of this post includes excerpts from his obituary at the New York Times. Godspeed, Professor Zinn. continue reading…
