Howard Zinn speaks : collected speeches, 1963-2009

"Howard Zinn--there was no one like him. And to hear him speak was like listening to music that you loved--lyrical, uplifting, honest."--Michael Moore

"Zinn's speeches . . . are a joy and an inspiration."--Marisa Tomei

"Collected here for the first time, Howard's speeches come to us at the moment when we need them most: just as a global network of popular uprisings searches for what comes next."--Naomi Klein

Howard Zinn was one of the great orators of the twentieth century and illuminated our history like no other historian. He rarely spoke from notes, and yet could weave rich historical narratives that inspired and captivated audiences. He could grab the attention of even the most jaded students and charm listeners with his sharp humor and personal, engaging style. Many of his speeches have never been published in book form.

This first ever collection of his speeches will be an invaluable resource for new generations to continue to discover his work, as well as the millions he moved and informed in his lifetime.

Howard Zinn wrote the classic A People's History of the United States . The book, which has sold more than two million copies, has been featured in the film Good Will Hunting , and has appeared multiple times on The New York Times best-seller list.

Anthony Arnove wrote, directed, and produced The People Speak with Howard Zinn, Chris Moore, Josh Brolin, and Matt Damon, and co-edited, with Howard Zinn, Voices of a People's History of the United States .

Southern influence in national politics -- Speech against the Vietnam War on Boston Common -- Thinking about Vietnam : political theory and human life -- Academic freedom : collaboration and resistance -- Second thoughts on the First Amendment -- 1492-1992 : the legacy of Columbus -- A people's history of the United States -- A call to action : abolish the death penalty -- The case of Sacco and Vanzetti -- Emma Goldman, anarchism, and war resistance -- Confronting government lies -- History matters -- The myth of American exceptionalism -- Just war -- Overcoming obstacles -- Civil disobedience in the twenty-first century -- The state of the union -- Standing up for justice in the age of Obama -- Talk on democracy and citizenship in Greece -- Three holy wars.