Bibliograph

The American spirit, who we are and what we stand for, David McCullough

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The American spirit, who we are and what we stand for, David McCullough

Language

eng

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Literary text for sound recordings

lectures speeches

Main title

The American spirit

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sound recording

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Oclc number

970681916

Responsibility statement

David McCullough

Sub title

who we are and what we stand for

Summary

Collects some of the author's speeches delivered throughout the course of his career that celebrate distinctly American principles and characteristics. At a time of self-reflection in America following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, these speeches by David McCullough remind listeners who they are as a people and what they stand for, to help them find their way forward

Table Of Contents

Simon Willard's clock -- Civilization and the city -- The spirit of Jefferson -- Which way forward -- The animating spirit -- The lessons of history -- What's essential is invisible -- The first to reside here -- History lost and found -- The bulwark of freedom -- Knowing who we are -- The ties that bind -- The love of learning -- The summons to serve -- A building like no other

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