For Americans, it’s more important than ever to remember our heritage, so we can know who we are and pursue a sound path for the future. Best-selling author of The Book of Virtues Bill Bennett has compiled a collection of stories of 150 great Americans, institutions, and symbols, illuminating the lives of heroic men, women, and groups whose far-reaching vision forged our nation, connecting us to this great nation's heritage. From the letters of Abigail Adams to the work of Martin Luther King Jr., brief histories of each branch and flag the military to the vital contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen and the Navajo Code Talkers, and more, these easy-to-digest entries help us all consider the central principles underlying American democracy and our responsibilities in passing them on to the next generation. 224 pages, softcover.
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