Howard Zinn has Died - RIP

RustedSigns20
RustedSigns20 Posts: 17
edited January 2010 in The Porch
Mr. Zinn died this evening of a heart attack, in California. May he Rest in Peace.

Thank you Howard
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  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    A great loss. He is one of the greatest American historian's ever. I was privileged enough to have him speak to my class when I was in college. He was an unbelievable speaker and storyteller and his words are still fresh in my mind. His contributions and interpretations of history will be remembered and revisited for years to come. RIP.
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  • theboxerorthebag
    theboxerorthebag Posts: 1,774
    that is so sad! :cry:

    RIP
  • Eliot Rosewater
    Eliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    Howard Zinn is my hero. What a wonderful man he was. So sad to lose him.
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,289
    edited January 2010
    can you edit your title so it says "has died" or something, so people don't gloss over this rather significant event?

    i watched "you can't be neutral..." not too long ago and found him incredibly fascinating. it's no wonder the band members took a liking to him and his approach.

    It's not the best, but if you're not really familiar with him you could do worse than to watch it.

    http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/Howard_Zinn_You_Can_t_Be_Neutral_on_a_Moving_Train/70031935

    It's on Netflix instant streaming making it an easy view.

    RIP Dr. Zinn.
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  • mattxpike
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    we have lost a true american hero today.

    this is very sad news indeed

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  • Yes Way
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    "A People's History of the United States" is one of the most important history books ever written, in my opinion. I believe it's one of the main reasons we are starting to come out of the period of our history where a selective past is being taught in our public schools. I recently read that Columbus Day is now really downplayed as well, which is great. I went through school thinking that guy was a hero! What a joke!

    People always say that history is written by the winners, but Howard Zinn showed that it doesn't have to be. He has offered the people at large a chance at the truth, and for that we are all winners.

    Thank you for your courage and your life, Mr. Zinn.
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  • spearhead
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    Howard Zinn, Radical Historian
    Howard Zinn, historian and author of A People's History of the United States, has died of a heart attack. He was 87.

    Zinn was born in New York and worked in the Brooklyn Navy Yards and served as a bombardier in World War II. He attended school on the GI bill, was active in the civil rights movement, and protested Vietnam.

    On his last day at BU, Dr. Zinn ended class 30 minutes early so he could join a picket line and urged the 500 students attending his lecture to come along. A hundred did so.

    A People's History should be required reading for every high school student in the nation. Zinn is survived by his daughter, his son, and five grandchildren.



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  • mavi
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    Very sad news. R.I.P Mr. Zinn.
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    rest in peace.
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  • awilkins
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    Wow, terrible loss. And so soon after his wife too.

    Sad.
  • joebot
    joebot Posts: 372
    A true loss for freedom lovers everywhere.

    God speed, Great Man.
  • IamMine
    IamMine Posts: 2,743
    RustedSigns20 wrote:
    Mr. Zinn died this evening of a heart attack, in California. May he Rest in Peace.

    Thank you Howard

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

    That's terrible news!!!

    He was one of the people on my top list that I really wanted to meet in person and having a good discussion about the people history amongst other things... :cry:

    Oh no.... that's just terrible!!! I hope it wasn't painful for him.... and RIP Howard...

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  • bmwweirdoguy
    bmwweirdoguy Right of Seattle Posts: 228
    This is sad news, we still need him! Rest in peace, Mr. Zinn
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  • zootown
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    Rest in peace Howard Zinn. The world was indeed a better place when you were a part of it! thank you for all you did to help us save us from ourselves.
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  • igotid88
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    RIP
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  • knowyourrights
    knowyourrights Posts: 41
    We have lost a great American! I just watched this inightful speech at BU on Nov 11 and was again amazed at his intellect- http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2010/1 ... _holy_wars

    When 911 occurred, I was overwhelmed with bewilderment. It was Zinn's work that helped me understand this event and inspired me to approach life differently.

    May his inspiration and good work live on!!!
  • Indifference
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    R.I.P

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  • clockistotime
    clockistotime Los Angeles, CA Posts: 249
    this is very sad news.
    another great person has been lost.
    :(
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  • InHerOwnWorld
    InHerOwnWorld Posts: 592
    :cry: Goodbye Howard
  • helplessdancer
    helplessdancer Posts: 5,293
    i have learned so much from this noble man. truly, a great teacher.

    thanks to all for posting the links re his speeches. i can't ever get enough of that great knowledge of his.

    rip hz

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