Should American History Be Rewritten?
Have you ever watched Back-To-The-Future and thought, “I wish I could rewrite American history like Doc and Marty?” Well, rewriting American history has been a controversial topic over the years from Frances Fitzgerald’s “Rewriting American History” to many educational movements. The range of opposing perspectives makes this a difficult topic to act upon. Ladies and gentlemen, I am John Manavalan and let’s buckle up because we’re about to ride through time.
Our understanding of American history is constantly evolving. Every day, scientists discover new artifacts and develop new findings from under the ground, causing us to doubt and correct our previous historical interpretations. Archaeologists are revealing new land structures and many remains of ships every day.
In Alabama, hundreds of gigantic mud glyphs were recently revealed underneath the surface. These historical pieces of art, made by the Native Americans, range from around 660 and 949 AD, causing us to doubt our assumptions about the culture of the early Native American civilizations in America. These Alabamian mud glyphs are not the only recent artifacts discovered in America. Every year, new historical artifacts are found all over the USA, constantly changing our historical perspectives.
By rewriting our historical understanding of Native American civilizations in light of this new evidence, we can make sure our assumptions were consistently accurate in the first place. This is particularly important in today’s world, where information is constantly shared and updated. It allows us to utilize new evidence that was previously unavailable, providing a more comprehensive and accurate view of historical events.
As we have encountered multiple gender equality issues in American history, it is understood our history has some mistakes we need to erase with our power. From the Union’s Mary Edwards Walker to NASA’s Hidden Figures, there are many trailblazers the US would have lost due to gender inequality. By revising history, we ensure the norm of equality is followed, allowing men, women, and people of color to have an equal and better experience living and enjoying the wonders of Earth.
We all know the North or the Union won the Civil War, but without Mary Edwards Walker, the North would not have had the additional first aid support for the Confederate soldiers to recharge and be ready for battle. Without the Hidden Figures, NASA wouldn’t have been a successful aerospace company as computers and multiple complex calculations are a must for space flight. All the women had to work hard and face numerous obstacles to be able to successfully contribute their part to the US government. By rewriting history, we will be able to make it easier for them to join NASA of the Army and help them become more “welcome” in their field.
As I conclude, let’s take a moment to truly reflect on the power of rewriting history. Well, my friends, although we might not have a DeLorean available at this moment, we do have something even more powerful: our imagination. By reimagining our past, we can not only create better worlds for ourselves but for everyone. It’s not just about changing the past. It’s about shaping the future. Thank you for joining me on this one-of-a-kind journey! Remember, the power of rewriting American history is in your hands!
