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David McCullough
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David McCullough

David McCullough has been called a "master of the art of narrative history." His books have been praised for their exceptional narrative sweep, their scholarship and insight into American life, and for their literary distinction. In the words of the citation accompanying his honorary degree from Yale, "As an historian, he paints with words, giving us pictures of the American people that live, breath, and above all, confront the fundamental issues of courage, achievement, and moral character." Mr. McCullough is twice winner of the National Book Award, twice winner of the prestigious Francis Parkman Prize. For his monumental Truman, he received the Pulitzer Prize. For... Read full bio

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Great things come from âThe Great Bridgeâ
Herald & Review, May 20, 2012
...NEW YORK — Walking briskly across the Brooklyn Bridge, smiling under a splendid morning sky, David McCullough is in the mood for telling stories, like the time he had a chat with James Cagney. “I asked him if he ever considered doing another...
McCullough expands on 'The Great Bridge'
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 19, 2012
...Author David McCullough, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for books “Truman” and “John Adams,” gestures as he walks over the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. Book on New York span marks 40th anniversary...
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BellaOnline, May 18, 2012
...audiobooks so much, I listened to all the Harry Potter's on audio. Now I'm on to David McCullough's John Adams. I'm hooked. Of course, every audiobook I have listened to came from my friendly public library. Can't beat the price! Try it for yourself...
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Contra Costa Times, May 18, 2012
..._ NEW YORKWalking briskly across the Brooklyn Bridge, smiling under a splendid morning sky, David McCullough is in the mood for telling stories, like the time he had a chat with James Cagney. "I asked him if he ever considered doing another movie,"...
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Examiner.com, May 17, 2012
...include Sherman Alexie, Sandra Cisneros, Junot Diaz, Walter Isaacson, Jewel, Poet Laureate Philip Levine, David Maraniss, Chris Matthews, David McCullough, Toni Morrison, Marilynne Robinson, Elizabeth Dowling Taylor, Colson Whitehead, and Daniel Yergin....
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...David McCullough's "The Greater Journey." PARIS EXPERIENCE Award-winning author and historian David McCullough will discuss his latest book, “The Greater Journey,” at 5:30 p.m. June 7 at...
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Boston Herald, May 22, 2012
...No. 3 Lincoln-Sudbury clinched its 12th straight Dual County Large title with a 4-1 win over Boston Latin. David McCullough and Cam Waggener combined to limit the Wolfpack (10-7) to three hits. In the Boston City South, Jeffrey Pena fanned nine in four...
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Architect Magazine, May 21, 2012
...differ that that’s its only service to society. Just last week, at the 2012 AIA National Convention, David McCullough recalled in his keynote speech how the beauty of the city of Paris saved one troubled artist’s life. But it’s not the building or...
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...George H W Bush; Nobel Laureates James Watson, C N Yang, Glenn Seaborg and Mario Molina; and historians David McCullough and Stephen Ambrose for their contributions to the Society. Keenly interested in environmental issues, Doha Bank Group's corporate...
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24 World News, May 21, 2012
...George H W Bush; Nobel Laureates James Watson, C N Yang, Glenn Seaborg and Mario Molina; and historians David McCullough and Stephen Ambrose for their contributions to the Society.     Keenly interested in environmental issues, Doha Bank Group's...
US college confers doctorate on Indian-origin Doha Bank CEO
Express India, May 21, 2012
...George H W Bush; Nobel Laureates James Watson, C N Yang, Glenn Seaborg and Mario Molina; and historians David McCullough and Stephen Ambrose for their contributions to the Society. Keenly interested in environmental issues, Doha Bank Group's corporate...