02248cam a2200397 i 4500 109367 109367 BJBSDDR 20230411085924.0 ta 170407s2017 nyua 000 0deng 9781501174216 (Hardcover) 1501174215 (Hardcover) 19588425 DLC spa DLC Eng pcc n-us--- 002 E 169.1 M478a 2017 973 23 McCullough, David G. (David Gaub), 1933- Speeches. Selections The American spirit : who we are and what we stand for / speeches by David McCullough. First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. New York : Simon & Schuster, 2017. xv, 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm 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. This collection of speeches by historian David McCullough 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. McCullough, David G. Oratory. McCullough, David G. (David Gaub), 1933- Oratoria National characteristics, American. Speeches, addresses, etc., American. United States Civilization. Estados Unidos Características nacionales 3466 Estados Unidos Civilización 2136 lcc BK dvf 0 0 0 0 RR BJB BJB RR 2019-09-25 0 002 E 169.1 M478a 2017 00000123321 2019-09-25 00:00:00 1 2019-09-25 BK