50 Great American Places

“Author Brent D. Glass, director emeritus of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution, is a public historian who believes that history should be made accessible to all. In this excellent book, Glass travels across the geographical breadth of the United States in his search for ‘essential’ historic sites… . It’s a wonderful contribution to historical literacy, with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough.” – June Sawyers * The Chicago Tribune *“Brent Glass’s 50 Great American Places is a joy to read. Ripe with historical insight, this work reminds us how much of our national identity has been shaped by these historic sites. This book is a gift to all those who want to understand what it means to be an American.” – Lonnie Bunch, Founding Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture“Brent D. Glass’s 50 GreatAmerican Places is a bountiful treasure trove of essays about sanctifiedhistoric sites and cultural landmarks. It should be required reading forschools across America. Every page crackles with wisdom and insight.Highly recommended!” – Douglas Brinkley

Brent D. Glass is Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A national leader in the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of history, Glass is a public historian who pioneered influential oral history and material culture studies, an author, television presence, and international speaker on public memory and museum management. He lives in Washington, DC.David McCullough (1933–2022) twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other acclaimed books include The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge, Brave Companions, 1776, The Greater Journey, The American Spirit, The Wright Brothers, and The Pioneers. He was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. Visit DavidMcCullough.com.

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