American Gospel
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God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation
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Jon Meacham, the managing editor of Newsweek and author of Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of an Epic Friendship, will discuss his latest book American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation. Meacham chronicles America's ongoing struggle between politics and religion from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. He examines the role religion has played in many of the major vents in our nation's history such as the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s call for civil rights. Meacham's latest book looks at how our founding fathers' views on faith have shaped religion's place in American public life. A book signing will follow Meacham's Forum.
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Excellent for a required reading list, February 27, 2009
Reviewer: dluallen
I read American Gospel just a few weeks ago and thought it would be excellent reading for all high school and college students, all ministers and all political/governmental figures. The Founding Fathers' mindset on the role of government and religion set a brilliant foundation for the success of The United States. In this year of political change (2008-2009), we can all make use of this history - those who don't heed history are bound to repeat... - to help guide America.
- Published:
2002
- LearnOutLoud.com Product ID:
A019092
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Politics
U.S. Government
Religion & Spirituality
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