Summation of the Year in US History

I believe that I have learned more about history this year, than any other previous course. The learning process went beyond factual teaching, we studied the "Why". I believe that this was important in learning the history of our country. America has shifted to a new era of thought, in war, and foreign relations. No better of a movie to embody this idea than the one we watched, 13 Days. The movie, about JFK and the conflict with Russia, in Cuba, expressed this new war ideology, that war will not be fought by two dominant powers. War will be fought though a minor country, with major powers supporting either side. A war between Russia, and America would result in global extinction. That being said, this year was successful.