American Democracy

A Great Leap of Faith

National Museum of American History, Harry R Rubenstein, Dr William Bird , Lisa Kathleen Graddy

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Smithsonian Books
15 June 2017

History of the Americas; Political structure & processes; Political structures: democracy; Central government

Illustrates the vital role democracy has played in the shaping of American history and the American experience

American Democracy- A Great Leap of Faith is the companion volume

to an exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

that celebrates the bold and radical experiment to test a wholly new

form of government. Democracy is still a work in progress, but it is at

the core of our nation's political, economic, and social life. This

lavishly illustrated book explores democracy from the Revolution to the

present using objects from the museum's collection, such as the portable

writing box that Thomas Jefferson used while composing the Declaration

of Independence, the inkstand with which Abraham Lincoln drafted the

Emancipation Proclamation, Susan B. Anthony's iconic red shawl, and many

more. Not only famous voices are presented- like democracy itself, the

book and the exhibition preserve the voice of the people by showcasing

campaign materials, protest signs, and a host of other items from

everyday life that reflect the promises and challenges of American

democracy throughout the nation's history.

By: National Museum of American History
Contributions by: Harry R Rubenstein, Dr William Bird, Lisa Kathleen Graddy, Barbara Clark Smith
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 268mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781588345318
ISBN 10: 1588345319
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 15 June 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY collects and preserves more than 3 million artifacts that explore the infinite richness and complexity of American history. It is one of the Smithsonian's most popular and frequently visited museums. Contributors include HARRY R. RUBENSTEIN, WILLIAM BIRD, LISA KATHLEEN GRADDY, and BARBARA CLARK SMITH, curators at the National Museum of American History,and GRACE COHEN GROSSMAN, a former Goldman Sachs Fellow at the National Museum of American History.