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Why History?

Explore the significance of history classes in schools and the value of understanding past events and people through the perspectives of renowned figures like David McCullough, George Marshall, and Winston Churchill. Reflect on insightful quotes by Thomas Jefferson and George Santayana to deepen your appreciation for historical knowledge.

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Why History?

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  1. Why History?

  2. Warm Up • Why do you think schools in the United States require students to take history classes? • Do you think it is important for people to learn about people and events of the past? Why or why not?

  3. David McCullough • American author, narrator, and lecturer. • two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, • recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom,

  4. George Marshall • "organizer of victory" WWII • U.S. Army Chief of Staff during the war • chief military adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. • Secretary of State under President Truman • Marshall Plan, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.

  5. (Sir) Winston Churchill • Twice prime minister of England-including WWII • One of few to warn against Hitler • Extensive political, military and writing career • Friend of FDR, U S President during WWII

  6. Thomas Jefferson “Any nation that expects to be ignorant and free, expects what never was and never will be” Response Writing #1: What do you think Jefferson meant when he said this?

  7. George Santayana “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Response Writing #2: What does this quote mean to you?

  8. Response Writing #3 • After reading ‘Why History?” and discussing as a class, has your answer to the 2nd warm up question changed? Why or why not?

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