America's 250th Anniversary

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Essential Books for the 250th Anniversary

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Protest & Reform Movements

Voices Excluded, Stories Untold

Founding Documents & Founders

5 Things You Should Know About Frederick Douglass

Presidents & Power

Exploration & Innovation

Revolution and War

George Washington's Farewell

Civic Life & Democracy

Looking Forward

Buckle Up: We're Traveling Through American History

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Doris Kearns Goodwin on Roosevelt, Taft and the Progressive Era

Our America’s 250th Anniversary Collection features:

A curated list of books to celebrate, reflect on, and understand America’s 250 years since 1776—perfect for history buffs, curious readers, and patriotic fans of American stories.
Works by distinguished historians and bestselling authors like David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Walter Isaacson, and Jeffrey Rosen.
Thoughtful titles that explore broader societal movements, reform, and voices historically excluded, adding depth and context to America’s story
Titles that explore the founding of the nation, its core documents, and the enduring meaning of American ideals.
Books that offer insights into the amazing people—like Malcolm X, Benjamin Franklin, Ida B. Wells, and more—and crucial events that shaped the nation.
America’s presidents, founders, and founding documents to revolutions and wars.
Books that spotlight protest and reform movements, voices long excluded from the history, breakthroughs in exploration and innovation, and the evolving nature of civic life and democracy
Engaging books for younger readers, making American history accessible and compelling for kids and teens.

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