{ "item_title" : "A Nation Awakens at 250", "item_author" : [" Edmund R. Waverly "], "item_description" : "Two hundred and fifty years is more than a national milestone. It is a living story of courage, conflict, sacrifice, invention, debate, and hope. From the bold words of 1776 to the questions facing the country in 2026, the American journey has never been simple. It has been shaped by dreamers and builders, soldiers and reformers, immigrants and workers, teachers and farmers, citizens and communities who carried the nation forward in ways both famous and forgotten.This book invites readers to look beyond dates, presidents, wars, and laws to see the human story behind the United States. It explores the promise of freedom, the pain of slavery and inequality, the expansion of democracy, the force of immigration, the rise of industry, the struggle for rights, and the meaning of citizenship in a changing world. With a thoughtful and accessible style, it presents the 250-year mark not only as a moment of remembrance, but as a time for reflection on what the nation has been, what it has endured, and what it is still becoming.Inside, you'll discover- How the ideals of 1776 shaped the nation's earliest hopes and deepest contradictions- The hidden stories of ordinary Americans who helped build the country- The struggles over slavery, freedom, citizenship, and equal rights- The impact of immigration, industry, invention, and reform on American life- The role of wars, economic crises, civic movements, and public debate in shaping national identity- The voices of women, Black Americans, Native peoples, workers, veterans, teachers, and local leaders often left outside the spotlight- The meaning of America's 250th anniversary as a moment of memory, responsibility, and renewal- A clear, engaging journey through major events from 1776 to 2026At its heart, this is a book about a nation still in motion. It honors the courage and sacrifice that helped shape the United States while also facing the contradictions, wounds, and unfinished work that remain part of its story. It is written for readers who want history to feel alive, meaningful, and deeply connected to the present.For anyone seeking a thoughtful guide to America's 250-year journey, this book offers a rich and human look at the people, ideas, events, and civic milestones that shaped the nation from its founding promise to its continuing future.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/818/512/9798185124567_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "23.99", "online_price" : "23.99", "our_price" : "23.99", "club_price" : "23.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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