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English
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"This timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States--winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many other honors--reminds us of fundamental American principles. Over the course of his distinguished career, David McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions....
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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Explains how the influences of dreamers, zealots, hucksters, and superstitious groups shaped America's tendency toward a rich fantasy life, citing the roles of individuals from P.T. Barnum to Donald Trump in perpetuating conspiracy theories, self-delusion, and magical thinking.
"In this sweeping, eloquent history of America, one of our sharpest observers, Kurt Andersen, demonstrates that what's happening in our country today--this strange, post-truth,...
3) Cobblestone
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[Cobblestone Pub.]
Pub. Date
1980
Language
English
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SUMMARY: Includes articles, games, poems, and suggestions for projects based on American history.
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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A collection of significant speeches by those who held the reins of power, and those who didn't, at significant times in American history. Hear the original words, sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety, that have shaped our cultural fabric. Introductions by acclaimed writer Tonya Bolden provide historical context and critical insights to the meaning and impact of every speech.
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