the american spirit: who we are and what we stand for  <p>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. </p> <p>over the course of his distinguished career, david mccullough has spoken before congress, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. now, at a time of self-reflection in america following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, mccullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume designed to identify important principles and characteristics that are particularly american. <i>the american spirit</i> reminds us of core american values to which we all subscribe, 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. </p>