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“The year 1776, celebrated as the birth year of the nation and for the signing of the Declaration of Independence, was for those who carried the fight for independence forward a year of all-too-few victories, of sustained suffering, disease, hunger, desertion, cowardice, disillusionment, defeat, terrible discouragement, and fear, as they would never forget, but also of phenomenal courage and bedrock devotion to country, and that, too they would never forget.”

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Book:David McCullough American History E-book Box Set: John Adams, 1776, Truman, The Course of Human Events
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David McCullough American History E-book Box Set: John Adams, 1776, Truman, The Course of Human Events

The collection features biographies of John Adams, the American Revolution as depicted in 1776, and the presidency of Harry S. Truman. It also includes The Course of Human Events, a broader historical overview by the author. more

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David McCullough
David McCullough

David McCullough is an American historian and author renowned for his in-depth research and vivid storytelling. His works typically focus on significant individuals and events in American history, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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