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David McCullough
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David McCullough

David McCullough has been widely acclaimed as a “master of the art of narrative history” and “a matchless writer.” He is twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize, twice winner of the National Book Award, and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award.Mr. McCullough’s most recent book, The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, the #1 New York Times bestseller, has been called “dazzling,” “an epic of ideas…history to be savored.” His previous work, 1776, has been acclaimed “a classic,” while John Adams, published in 2001, remains one of the most praised and... Read full bio

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'You're not special' graduation speech: David McCullough spins it into a book
Christian Science Monitor, June 14, 2013
...bust-your-chops commencement address to Wellesley (Mass.) High School graduates, English teacher (and, yes, namesake of his historian dad) David McCullough told students something mot modern parents would consider sacrilegious: “You are not special....
Father’s Day gift books (Photos)
Examiner.com, June 11, 2013
...Washington Mutual-The Biggest Bank Failure in American History by Kirsten Grind The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCullough Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue by Ray "DR. BBQ" Lampe One Shot at Forever: A Small Town, an...
Wellesley Teacher to Expand Upon Happiness in New Book
Wellesley Patch, June 10, 2013
...Last year Wellesley High School English Teacher David McCullough's "You're Not Special" speech went viral, now he's releasing a book which may or may not have the same success. McCullough is using "The Chief Element" as a working title for his book...
‘Signs of the Tines’
Reston Connection, May 29, 2013
...to several book clubs and is an avid reader of history books. One of her favorite authors is David McCullough. Porte has a studied astrology on her own for five years and she also completed the Soulsign Astrology course and taken private lessons from...
Book Discussion Club and More in Five Things
North Reading Patch, May 29, 2013
...discussion club at the  Flint Memorial Library  at 10 a.m. They will discuss  The Greater Journey  by David McCullough. 3. Gym myths .  Learn about  common gym myths  at the  Burbank YMCA  at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required, but the...
Children, teens adults can enjoy summer reading
The Diboll Free Press, May 25, 2013
...Avery; a Lufkin Zoo presentation with animals; Movie Days; Teen Craft Day; a Water Slide; Teen Movie Day; David McCullough with balloons and magic; and awards parties for all three groups. It’s fun and, it’s all free. Don’t get bored this summer;...
Great beach reads ... an ocean of choices
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, May 24, 2013
...them, you've probably already read them. If you haven't, check out anything by Doris Kearns Goodwin, David McCullough's “Truman,” or one of Robert Caro's multi-volumes in-progress on the life of Lyndon Johnson. (Just don't ask me to read a book...
Buzz Aldrin to be keynote speaker at Hershey conference
Carlisle Sentinel, June 7, 2013
...association’s 50th anniversary conference held June 19-21 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough and Olympian Jeremy Bloom are among the featured speakers. The conference, themed “Celebrating Our Story:...
Western General helpers reflect on rewarding times
The Scotsman, June 7, 2013
...response to fears over nutrition that were highlighted in a damning report into the care of the elderly. David McCullough, RVS chief executive, was also present for the First Minister’s visit to the hospital cafe. He said: "Volunteers’ Week is a...
Good morning, central Pa.: If you waited to book your Jersey Shore vacation, you might be out of luck
PennLive.com, June 7, 2013
...keynote speaker for the LeadingAge PA 50th Anniversary Conference that weekend. Other keynote speakers include Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough and Olympic skier and former NFL football player Jeremy Bloom. News you might have missed: ...
'Worst Congress ever' continues to fail
Newsvine, June 7, 2013
...Truman, who was up for re-election decided to campaign against Congress and their pro-business record. According to biographer David McCullough, Truman had one strategy: “Attack, attack, attack.”  Truman, slamming Congress on the campaign trail...
Commencement 2013: Seniors say goodbye
Suffolk Journal, June 6, 2013
...Be your own person.” Kraft received an Honorary Degree beside Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis, Karen Kaplan, and David McCullough.  Then Caroline McHeffey, who was receiving a BA, took the podium as the CAS class speaker. “At Suffolk...
Apollo 11 pilot and astronaut Buzz Aldrin to land in Hershey this month
PennLive.com, June 6, 2013
...will speak on “Sharing Our Gifts” at 8:30 p.m. on June 19. Other keynote speakers include David McCullough, Jeremy Bloom and Larry Minnix. McCullough, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, will speak...
Scottish Government: FM serves tea with Western General volunteers
Individual.com, June 6, 2013
...roles. Volunteers are a true credit to Scotland and I sincerely thank them for all that they do." David McCullough, Royal Voluntary Service chief executive, said: "We are delighted to welcome the First Minister to our cafe at the Western General...