The essential America: our founders and the liberal tradition.

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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
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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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