#1717 Optimism and American Success

The Thomas Jefferson Hour by Listening to America

Aug 16, 202657:39Society & Culture

Clay interviews Richard Battle of Texas about his series of books about the can-do spirit of America. Three of the books tell feel-good stories of character and gumption in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Mr. Battle...

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