David G McCullough
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
This 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 other honors--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....
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Foreword by David McCullough -- Introduction -- Springwood, Hyde Park, New York : Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York : Teddy Roosevelt -- Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia : Thomas Jefferson -- Mount Vernon, Virginia : George Washington -- Peacefield, Quincy, Massachusetts : John Adams, John Quincy Adams -- Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, Maine : George H. W. Bush -- Woodrow Wilson Home, Washington DC : Woodrow Wilson...
12) Reagan
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
A documentary & biography of Ronald Reagan, one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century. Seemingly a simple man, Reagan was consistently underestimated by his opponents.
14) Nixon
Pub. Date
�2000, ℗1990.
Language
English
Description
Covers the span of Richard M. Nixon's political life from his early political career to his resignation from the presidency.
Pub. Date
©2004, ©1989.
Language
English
Description
They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, but because of their ecstatic dancing, the world called them Shakers. Through diaries, archival photographs, music and stunning cinematography, Ken Burns creates a moving portrait of this group.
16) FDR
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
Learn the story of one of America's most beloved Presidents. Includes rare archival footage and home movies as well as fascinating interviews with family members, friends, biographers, and eyewitnesses to the Roosevelt saga.
17) Brooklyn Bridge
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Depicts the history of the building and social impact of what was, at the time, the biggest bridge in the world.
18) The Civil War
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again.
19) John Adams
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
20) Citizen Kane
Pub. Date
℗2001,�1941.
Language
English
Description
Feature film: An all-powerful press magnate, Kane, dies in his fabulous castle Xanadu, his last word being "Rosebud", which leads a reporter to seek the meaning behind the word and find the meaning of Kane. Prominant publisher, William Randolph Hearst, saw the film as a thinly disguised version of his career and attempted to suppress it. Documentary: Looks at the lives and careers of Orson Welles and William Randolph Hearst, and how Hearst tried to...