The term was used by Democrats in the 1840s to justify the war with Mexico and it was also used to divide half of Oregon with the United Kingdom. But manifest destiny always limped along because of its internal limitations and the issue of slavery, says Merk. It never became a national priority.
His next book, Conversations with the Enemy which was published in 1982, was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 1983(Encyclopedia). Winston Groom moved back down south to Mobile, Alabama in 1985 and got to work on his best known novel, Forrest Gump. Winston Groom didnât become a best-selling author until about eight years later when the novel was made into a film.
The epic romantic comedy drama following the title character of Forrest Gump had many iconic scenes that are still referenced today in pop culture. Actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright brought the characters of Forrest Gump and Jenny Curran to life. However, two child actors had the responsibility of setting up this coupleâs story. âForrest Gumpâ marked the first time either of these child actors had been in film. The two were both under 10 years old during the production of the film. Wikia / Forrest Gump