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3 quotes from 1776

• "When the American Revolution began, the colonists were fighting against the most powerful nation in the world. Their courage in the face of overwhelming odds, in the year 1776, is a testament to the human spirit's desire for freedom and self-determination."
• "The fate of the American revolutionaries rested not solely on their military prowess but on their conviction and resolve to forge a new identity separate from British rule."
• "In the winter of 1776, it was not just a battle against British forces, but a fight for the very survival of a dream—an independent America grounded in liberty and equality."

Author: David McCullough

David McCullough was a distinguished author and historian, educated at Yale University. Renowned for his compelling narratives in historical non-fiction, he received the Pulitzer Prize twice, for his works on Truman and John Adams, as well as the National Book Award for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His acclaimed titles include The Greater Journey, 1776, Brave Companions, The Great Bridge, The Wright Brothers, and The Johnstown Flood. McCullough's contributions to literature were recognized with numerous accolades, including the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the National Humanities Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He resided in Boston, Massachusetts.