The Promise of a Nation - Commemorating 250 Years of Patriotism, Resilience, and Aspirations

Celebrate 250 years of American history--and witness the nation’s decade-by-decade evolution--in this gorgeously illustrated volume featuring 750 Smithsonian objects. The;250th anniversary of the United States marks a major milestone, representing two-and-a-half centuries of upholding democracy, building communities, defining freedom, and working to become a;more perfect union.;In Each chapter begins with a timeline of major events and census data, followed by an essay that considers American history through a meaningful and often unexpected lens. Gorgeous full spreads feature spotlight objects that tell decade-specific stories and offer important insight;into each decade and the American story. The nation''s semiquincentennial is an opportunity to;reflect on the past with care and curiousity. The scope of American history is vast, but

Product details

• Authors: Smithsonian Institution
• Publisher: Smithsonian books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 14.04.2026
• EAN: 9781588348098
• ISBN: 978-1-58834-809-8
• No. of pages: 348
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education