United States History Quotes
U.S. history feels like a patchwork of triumphs and turmoil; these eleven quotes stitch moments from the Cold War’s longest standoff to Frederick Douglass’s fight for freedom. Briefly, the selection hints at a complex past. Readers seeking depth may check the “Cold War” and “Abolition” pages, or look at “World War II” summary.
![“[I]f you look at United States history since World War II, you find that of the 10 presidents who preceded Barack Obama, seven left office with a debt ratio lower than when they came in. Who were the three exceptions? Ronald Reagan and the two George Bushes.” quote by Paul Krugman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/197/paul-krugman-2255_barack_i-f-you-look-at-united-states-history-si_1148835.jpg)
