Secret History of the United States
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Secret History of the United States by Peter Kross
Everyone likes a good mystery, be it based in fact or fiction. The history of the United States is full of mysterious facts that are not taught in school, and most people don't know the untold stories surrounding many historical events. In The Secret History of the United States author Kross brings these little known stories to life. The book details conspiracy theories throughout our history, from the discovery of the continent to the founding of the nation to our modern day. The book also tells the stories of unexplained events in our history, as well as mysteries that have never been solved. The events covered in the book range from the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War I, the Cold War, the assassinations of the 1960s, the Iraq war and the events leading up to 9-11. Among the subjects covered are the following: Was Christopher Columbus Jewish?; The plots to kidnap George Washington; Who was Agent 355?; John Wilkes Booth and the Confederate Secret Service; the Lindberg baby kidnapping; the plot to oust FDR; Flight 19; Who killed JFK?; Nixon and the mob, Watergate and the CIA, Iran-Contra, and the intelligence failures that led up to 9-11. These stories are fascinating accounts of the underside of our hidden history that will amaze and inform the reader.
Kross, Peter: - Peter Kross is a native of the Bronx, New York. He has a BA in history from the University of Albuquerque. He was the former editor of Back Channels magazine. He has been a professional writer for the past 30 years and has had articles published in magazines such as, Military History, Military Heritage, Vietnam, World War 2, World War 2 History, World War 2 Quarterly, and the History Channel Magazine. He has been researching the Kennedy assassination for over 20 years. His books include Spies, Traitors and Moles; Oswald, the CIA and the Warren Commission.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781939149053 |
| ISBN 10 | 1939149053 |
| Title | Secret History of the United States |
| Author | Peter Kross |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Adventures Unlimited Press |
| Year published | 2013-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 438 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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