In Search of America
By Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster
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Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived IN SEARCH OF AMERICA long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of this project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago. In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure.
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Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster conceived IN SEARCH OF AMERICA long before the events of September 11th. But watching America respond to one of the worst attacks in its history deepened the meaning of this project. Now, more than ever, Americans need to treasure their way of life, and to reacquaint themselves with the founding ideas that united and sustained this country in its struggle for independence two hundred and twenty-five years ago. In Search of America explores the basic ideals that drive and define the American character. Exquisitely designed, lavishly illustrated with photographs, and peppered with fascinating sidebars, this superb blend of eyewitness reporting and history is a significant, timely achievement. In Search of America is a splendid and provocative journey, one that will assure each and every American that though the principles of our great nation may be shaken, molded, adapted, and assaulted, remarkably, they endure.Editorial Reviews
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Author Bio: Peter Jennings
Peter Jennings (1938–2005) was born in Toronto, Canada. After moving to London in 1975, Jennings co-anchored ABC’s World News Tonight, and once the show moved to New York City in 1983, he was made sole anchor. Jennings won numerous honors throughout his career, including sixteen Emmys and two George Foster Peabody Awards. Jennings was inducted into the Order of Canada, the nation’s highest civilian honor. In 2011, Jennings was posthumously inducted into the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Television Hall of Fame.
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Author Bio: Tod Brewster
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Author Bio: Todd Brewster
Todd Brewster is an American author, journalist, and film producer. He has served as Don E. Ackerman director of oral history at the United States Military Academy, West Point, and is a longtime journalist who has worked as an editor for Time, Life, and as senior producer for ABC News. He has written for Vanity Fair, Time, Life, the Huffington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, and is coauthor, with the late Peter Jennings, of the bestselling books The Century, The Century for Young People, and In Search of America. He lives with his wife and two sons in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 5.59 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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