World War II, the atomic bomb, the Cold War, made it hard for Americans to continue their optimism. Votes: 16
To be a slaveholder meant one had to regard the African American as inferior in every way. Votes: 12
I thought Nixon was the worst President we had ever had, save only perhaps Andrew Johnson. Votes: 11
Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions. Votes: 10
Immigrants do more than help us win our wars, or set up cleaning shops or ethnic restaurants. Votes: 0