This is a Valentine for Americans who are in despair at the state of our country in 2026. Author and historian Meacham uses his position as a renowned centrist to create an anthology of writings that show how Americans were always striving to find a better way to run a country. He chooses pertinent writings by the major players such as Washington, Jefferson and Madison, along with eloquent pieces by those on the outside such as Phyllis Wheatley, Frederick Douglass and even the Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. A good example of a historian looking at America’s long struggles and seeing the big picture. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Terry Ballard
February 17, 2026
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