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The American spirit : who we are and what we stand for / speeches by David McCullough.
"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. Now, as many Americans engage in self-reflection following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume that articulates important principles and characteristics that are particularly American..."--Jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781501174216
- ISBN: 1501174215
- Physical Description: xv, 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
- Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2017.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | 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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| Subject: | McCullough, David G. > Oratory. National characteristics, American. Speeches, addresses, etc., American. United States > Civilization. |
| Genre: | Speeches. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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| Columbia Gorge Community College Library | US HISTORY MCCUL 2017 (Text) | 23892000937410 | Main Collection | Available | - | ||
| Baker Richland Branch | 973 .M133a 2017 (Text) | 37814003105609 | NON-FICTION | Available | - | ||
| Blue Mountain Community College Library | 973 M45a (Text) | 35410000168575 | Main Collection | Available | - | ||
| Hood River County Library | 973 MCC 2017 (Text) | 33892100455857 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Ontario Community Library | 973 McCUL (Text) | 33330004293058 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Pendleton Public Library | 973 M139 (Text) | 37801000576783 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - | ||
| Sherman County Public/School Library | 973 MCC (Text) | 37039000126438 | NON-FICTION | Available | - | ||
| Treasure Valley Community College Library | 973 M4599am (Text) | 32220001079744 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
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