Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library

What unites us, reflections on patriotism, Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner

eng

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non fiction

What unites us

1005811816

Dan Rather & Elliot Kirschner

Thorndike Press large print popular and narrative nonfiction

reflections on patriotism

At a moment of crisis over our national identity, journalist Dan Rather reflects on what it means to be an American. He reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us, from empathy to inclusion to service; the institutions that sustain us, such as public education; and the traits that helped form our young country, such as the audacity to take on daunting challenges in science and medicine, Rather brings to bear his decades of experience on the frontlines of the world's biggest stories. As a living witness to historical change, he offers up an intimate view of history, tracing where we have been in order to help us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions

Preface: Night flights -- What is patriotism? -- The vote -- Dissent -- The press -- Inclusion -- Empathy -- Immigration -- Science -- Books -- The Arts -- The environment -- Public education -- Service -- Audacity -- Steady -- Courage

Reflections on patriotism