Howard Zinn, alternative U.S. historian, has died at the age of 87. Zinn, most known for his 1980s book, "A People's History of the United States" died in Santa Monica, California while traveling. Zinn's daughter Myla Kabat-Zinn conformed her father died of a heart attack.http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/01/howard_zinn_his.html

Howard Zinn was a World War II bombardier who later took a stand in opposition of war based on his experiences. Zinn served in the U.S. Air Force and later finished college using the G.I. Bill receiving a Doctorate from Columbia University.http://www.howardzinn.org/default/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=35

Zinn's Teaching Roles:

• Upsala College
• Spelman College
• Boston University
• Visiting Professor: University of Paris
• Visiting Professor: University of Bologna

"The People Speak" a documentary by Zinn premiered on the History Channel on December 13, 2009. Zinn narrates the documentary which focuses on everyday Americans who spoke up for social change.

• "When a nation issues ultimatums, it leaves no room for compromise and ensures that war will continue." http://www.notable-quotes.com/z/zinn_howard.html

• "There is no flag large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people." http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/howard_zinn.html

• "Dissent is the highest form of patriotism." http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/howard_zinn.html