Humanity needs you to read this book. Liberty and justice are under scrutiny in America, and there are forces working to replace our national identity with something disconnected from the truth of our proud and providential history. It is existentially important that we denounce the cynical and distorted views on our past. Ardent historian Michael Urtnowski designed this book to help all people stay inspired in that good fight and centered in the truth of America. It is our responsibility as Americans never to forget our nation’s legacy and to make sure we remain a beacon of hope and inspiration for humanity. The author has a bachelor's degree in History/Education and a master's degree in History/Political Science from CW Post College, Long Island University. He was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps in 1974. Along with his study and research in American and Western history, he has spent more than forty years as an executive and consultant in the consulting engineering industry. He lives in Miller Place on Long Island with his wife, Valerie.