We Americans have so much to be proud of and happy about; we have created the richest land on Earth with freedom and lifestyles that are the envy of other nations. We are always eager to share our wealth with others and anxious to right all wrongs wherever we can. In spite of our accomplishments, our country is still a baby in the length of its history, and most of the countries of the world see us as a very strong, but stumbling, giant toddler. The youth of our country is also reflected in our behavior. Many of us have a tendency to speak our minds without thinking, thereby sometimes confusing others and angering ourselves unnecessarily. The objective of this book is to convince you, the reader, to think before accepting statements made by others as true. Apart from watching the evening news, many of us are uninformed about what is go­ing on in our country and in the world beyond our shores. We need to know that our nation, for all its super power status, is part of a larger world, where the attitudes and actions of other nations affect eve­rything here at home, from the price of sneakers to the cost of our military spending. Not understanding the political scene around us can come to be very costly for America. In the fol­lowing pages of this book you will be challenged to consider the issues of na­tional and global politics, to become engaged in the decisions that affect you and the future of our country. You should make it a habit to view things in their proper context and take time to see each issue from different perspectives. You will save yourself from anxiety, unhappiness or unwarranted joy and happi­ness, followed by disappointment. You will feel a lot better about yourself and the rest of the world if you just take time to think for a moment instead being swayed by each perpetually changing crisis du-jour. However, keep in mind that there is no logical answer to an emotional issue. In other words, if one believes in some­thing, no fact or logical explanation will be likely to sway that belief. One must be willing to be open minded, engage in a logical debate, and be willing to accept and welcome the out­come as an an­swer to the issue at hand. Try to separate what you believe in from what is logi­cal. Although people talk about facts, opinions, or personal observations, you still should use your own judgment. In this book I address past, present, and future issues about our country, our history, politics, war, battles, and our place in world society.