Publisher's Synopsis
Politics have always been a part of the idea of America. From its inception as an idea of a self-governing nation, America has evolved to a purely political idea versus the original idea by the people and for the people. This is one person's journey starting with the JFK assassination, through Nixon, Clinton and up to Trump. This story is one person's journey through the idea of Amerca and how the politics of the 60's and the JFK assassination began an interest in politics that grew to activism in 2016. The history is fact-based and the emotions surrounding the history are heartfelt and real. America, It Was Just an Idea is essential reading for students, parents, teachers and educators. It lets us remember our history, remember the idea of America, and remember how we got here.
