Trial by jury. Live wherever you can make a living. How could a government based on such principles fail?

We are part of a country that outshines those that have gone before us and most of those in existence today... view

By: Stephen Ambrose

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Washington and Jefferson were both rich Virginia planters, but they were never friends... view

By: Stephen Ambrose

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As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way... view

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Who today is willing to say that Texas and California and the remainder of the Southwest would be better off if they were governed by Mexico?.. view

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The Canadians have managed to live peacefully with their Indians. It is disgrace that the United States has not done the same... view

By: Stephen Ambrose

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Writing is not the easiest way to make a living. Your work long hours, usually all by yourself. It is not a way to make money... view

By: Stephen Ambrose

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Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions... view

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Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist... view

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My first book was the book that changed my life... view

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To be a slaveholder meant one had to regard the African American as inferior in every way... view

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The war in Vietnam I thought a dreadful mistake... view

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Custer had dead heroes. Crazy Horse had only live ones... view

By: Stephen Ambrose

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