The who we are and what we stand for McCullough, David G. (David Gaub) 1933- creator text biography nyu 2017 First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. monographic eng Eng

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xv, 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm 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. 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. speeches by David McCullough. n-us--- 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 Estados Unidos Civilización 002 E 169.1 M478a 2017 973 9781501174216 (Hardcover) 1501174215 (Hardcover) DLC 170407 20230411085924.0 spa