America at 250: A Celebration of the American Story, with Jane Hampton Cook
About this episode
Jane Hampton Cook discusses the remarkable American story as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
As America approaches its 250th birthday, bestselling author and historian Jane Hampton Cook joins us for a conversation about the people, moments, and ideas that make the American story so remarkable. We discuss why America remains a nation worth celebrating, the most underrated Americans in our history, the historical events we'd most like to witness firsthand, and the era that best represents America's peak. Along the way, we explore what makes America unique and why, nearly 250 years after its founding, its story continues to captivate us. A GREAT AND GRATEFUL NATION: FROM GRIEVANCE TO GRATITUDE https://www.amazon.com/Great-Grateful-Nation-Grievance-Gratitude/dp/1617156787/ JOIN PREMIUM Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium BUY US A COFFEE buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident FOLLOW US: www.thisamericanpresident.com/ CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michael Neal Cover Art: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Guest: Jane Hampton Cook
Topics covered
- American history
- celebration
- historical events
- cultural identity
- notable figures
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