Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn was a prominent American historian, playwright, philosopher, socialist intellectual, and World War II veteran.
Historian
August 24, 1922
Virgo
January 27, 2010
87
New York, New York
Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a distinguished American historian, playwright, philosopher, socialist thinker, and World War II veteran. He is best known for his influential work, “A People’s History of the United States,” which offers a radical introduction to American history and remains highly popular. Zinn actively participated in various social movements and taught at Boston University. Among his other notable works are “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train,” “The Politics of History,” “Declarations of Independence,” “Emma,” and “Marx in Soho.” His legacy as a historian and activist endures, sparking ongoing conversations about underrepresented perspectives in history.