Contenidos :
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.