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Turbulent political discourse is nothing new to America. Throughout its history, division and dissent have repeatedly reshaped the nation’s political landscape. From the American Revolution and Civil War to the Obama era, debates about liberty, democracy, and national identity have defined the state of the union.
In his historical anthology American Struggle: Democracy, Dissent, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Jon Meacham traces the evolution of American democracy from its earliest roots to today. Joined by civic leader and former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu, Meacham explores the vital roles of dissent, civic engagement, and leadership in shaping the nation’s past, present, and future.
