"Defining America" wurde von Pulitzerpreisträger David Halberstam zusammengestellt, der führende amerikanische Intellektuelle um einen Beitrag zum Charakter der Nation gebeten hat. "Defining America" rückt unterschiedliche Kapitel aus Amerikas Geschichte ins Licht. Die "GI Bill of Rights" von 1944 bot Kriegsheimkehrern aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg die Möglichkeit, das College zu besuchen. Schon der "Morrill Act" von 1862 bestimmte, die Mittel aus dem Verkauf von bundeseigenem Grundbesitz für die Einrichtungen von Colleges zu verwenden. Ziel war eine praktisch orientierte Hochschulbildung für die ganze Gesellschaft.
Ben Bradlee Bücher
Inaugurations unfold quickly amid vibrant celebrations, yet the historic swearing-in of Barack Obama as America's 44th president is immortalized in this commemorative photo book. It captures the official ceremony, parade, crowds, inaugural balls, and both public and private moments. Featuring images from the Washington Post's award-winning photographers and writings from its journalists, this hardcover volume serves as a testament to this unprecedented day. The book documents key events, including the President-elect's whistle-stop train tour from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., and the public celebration at the Lincoln Memorial, which showcased stars like Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Bono. It highlights a day of service where the Obamas and Bidens joined volunteers, along with a children's concert honoring military families. It also covers bipartisan dinners hosted by President-elect Obama, honoring figures like Senator John McCain and General Colin Powell. On Inauguration Day, it captures the solemnity of the oath of office and inaugural address at the Capitol, followed by the exuberance of the parade and the ten official inaugural balls, including exclusive events. Presented through 160 pages of stunning full-color photographs, this book is a perfect tribute to a historic moment.