Where to begin?

Well for starters I am a fifth or sixth (I can't remember) generation southerner. I have family that fought in pretty much every war America has had. I have started this blog as an assignment for my American studies class.

American Studies is a discipline that came about in the 1950's, right at the beginning of the nuclear age, when America most needed a solid identity. I think this subject is even more important now that we are so connected with the entire world on every level.

So sit back and enjoy an ongoing commentary on the largest melting pot in history!