Title

The essential America: our founders and the liberal tradition.

Description

Traces the roots of modern liberal ideas to the moral and spiritual foundations of America and suggests that liberalism is the right approach to guide America in the future.

Identifier

1188685

743269276

Creator

McGovern, George S

Source

Brian Lamb Booknotes Collection

Gift of Brian Lamb, 2011.

Catalog record

Language

eng

Date

2004

Program air date: September 12, 2004

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections & Archives

Text

Transcription of Annotations
Notes on front papers concerning the theme of McGovern's presidential campaign, McGovern's military experience and personal life, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, McGovern's position on military spending, George W. Bush, steps to end terrorism, the Patriot Act, and a list of the "major sources of American strength and national security," including 1) "foreign policy of cooperation, 2) food, 3) health, 4) education, 5) environment, 6) agriculture, 7) credible federal government, 8) military strength." Annotations by Brian Lamb in the margins and underlining of pertinent phrases throughout the book. Brian Lamb asks: "Why were you defeated?" "How many people go to bed hungry?"

Subject

"Liberalism--United States."

Relation

Original Booknotes interview

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