The Aaron Burr Society: Dedicated to the preservation of his life, values, and marksmanship

We continue our quest to read history according to H.W. Brands with,  American Colossus:  The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900. Since this book was initially considered for the Oxford History of the United States but was - for an unknown reason - rejected by David Kennedy, it will very interesting to see how different this narrative is from Richard White's, Republic for which it Stands.

Brief overview of Grant as president: Positive Hamilton Fisk as Secretary of State Appointed many African-Americans to federal positions Signed bill into law giving equal rights to AA and Jews 3/19/69 Saved bureau of Education from being defunded in order to educate AA Peace Policy with Indians ·           Create a board of Indian commissioners to oversee Indian affairs and fight corruption ·           Moved Indian affairs to war department because of corruption ·           Sent troops to protect Americans who moved west with Homestead Act and Railroads Broke the Gold Ring with sale of $5,000,000 worth of gold Generated support for KKK Act against significant opposition – enforced it, too. ·           With help of Ackerman, put down KKK Arbitration over USS Alabama led to strong r...