This book gives insight into America's true history and critical facts relevant to today's global problems and challenges. In an easily readable format, this book is a primer containing critically important historical events and facts that are not widely known or commonly discussed. The reader will be challenged on many common notions regarding America and its place in the world community. The information in this book is an excellent supplement to other texts regarding the country's history.The book arms the reader with powerful historical information with which to make well-informed conclusions on important matters of the day; provides facts relating to America's standing with regards to weapons, weapons-of-mass-destruction, and national security; adds a much-needed perspective on terrorism and international aggression; clarifies connections between American democracy, capitalism, and the world economy; places the United States in a realistic global context; and, references additional sources of related information, and suggests ideas for a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable America.