An American Triumph
America’s Founding Era Through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams
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Tom Hand’s An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era Through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams masterfully blends the personal experiences and historic milestones of these three Founding Fathers into an engaging narrative written for the everyday American. Through a collection of captivating stories from Ben Franklin’s birth in 1706 to the passing of John Adams on July 4, 1826, An American Triumph focuses on the momentous events where Franklin, Washington, and Adams played a vital role.
Several “why it matters” sidebars as well as vignettes on other influential persons, impactful occasions and significant documents provide a broader view of America’s creation and inform readers of often overlooked but still noteworthy topics. These stories, along with 130 historical images and a dozen beautifully detailed maps, help make An American Triumph both educational and entertaining, leading to a deeper appreciation of our nation’s founding generation and inspiring a greater sense of love of country.
All proceeds will be donated to the Americana Corner Preserving America Grant Program to help historical organizations across the country tell the incredible story of our nation’s founding era.
(288 pages, 130 images, 7.5 x 9.5 inches)
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American Civil War Museum
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Battle of Rhode Island Association
Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates
Catoctin Furnace Historical Society
The Conococheague Institute
Constituting America
Crawford County Historical Society
Davenport House Museum
Friends of Washington Crossing Park
Fort Adams
Fort Ashby
Fort Ligonier
Fort Morris
Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park
Fort Randolph
Fraunces Tavern Museum
Historic Camden Foundation
Historic Rock Ford
Historic St. John’s Church
The Historic Village at Allaire
Historic Trappe
Lancaster NY Historical Society
The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum
Library of Virginia
Mare Island Historic Park Foundation
Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
Museum of the American Revolution
The National Civil War Museum
The National Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association
The Neville House at Woodville
Newport Historical Society
Nolensville Historical Society
Old North Church
Patrick Henry’s Red Hill
Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District
Stratford Hall
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Warren County New York Historical Society
Washington Association of New Jersey
Washington Crossing Park Association
Washington Heritage Museums
Webb Deane Stevens Museum
York County History Center
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum