The American Spirit

  • Author: David McCullough
  • Narrator: David McCullough
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 4:13:26
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Synopsis

A 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 others—that reminds us of fundamental American principles.

“Insightful and inspirational, The American Spirit summons a vexed and divided nation to remember—and cherish—our unifying ideas and ideals” (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Over the course of his distinguished career, McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. Now, at a time of self-reflection in America following the bitter 2016 election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume that celebrates the important principles and characteristics that are particularly American.

The American Spirit is as inspirational as it is brilliant, as simple as it is sophisticated” (Buffalo News). McCullough reminds us of the core American values that define us, regardless of which region we live in, which political party we identify with, or our ethnic background. This is a book about America for all Americans that reminds us who we are and helps to guide us as we find our way forward.

Chapters

  • AmericanSpirit 01

    Duration: 33s
  • AmericanSpirit 02

    Duration: 22s
  • AmericanSpirit 03

    Duration: 11s
  • AmericanSpirit 04

    Duration: 04min
  • AmericanSpirit 05

    Duration: 20min
  • AmericanSpirit 06

    Duration: 15min
  • AmericanSpirit 07

    Duration: 11min
  • AmericanSpirit 08

    Duration: 15min
  • AmericanSpirit 09

    Duration: 15min
  • AmericanSpirit 10

    Duration: 09min
  • AmericanSpirit 11

    Duration: 26min
  • AmericanSpirit 12

    Duration: 08min
  • AmericanSpirit 13

    Duration: 15min
  • AmericanSpirit 14

    Duration: 14min
  • AmericanSpirit 15

    Duration: 25min
  • AmericanSpirit 16

    Duration: 29min
  • AmericanSpirit 17

    Duration: 11min
  • AmericanSpirit 18

    Duration: 08min
  • AmericanSpirit 19

    Duration: 18min
  • AmericanSpirit 20

    Duration: 01min
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