We are part of a country that outshines those that have gone before us and most of those in existence today. Stephen Ambrose countryexistenceoutshine Change image and share on social
Washington, not Jefferson, freed his slaves upon his death. Stephen Ambrose deathfreejefferson Change image and share on social
My favorite book is the last one printed, which is always better than those that were published earlier. Stephen Ambrose bookearlyfavorite Change image and share on social
Jefferson owned slaves. He did not believe that all were created equal. He was a racist. Stephen Ambrose createequaljefferson Change image and share on social
There are many more want-to-be writers out there than good editors. Stephen Ambrose editorgoodwriter Change image and share on social
Winning the Revolutionary War, or the Civil War, or World War II were the turning points in our history, the sine qua non of our forward progress. Stephen Ambrose civilforwardhistory Change image and share on social
In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since. Stephen Ambrose buildingburndestroy Change image and share on social
Like their predecessors, the Presidents of today just throw up their hands. Stephen Ambrose handpredecessorpresident Change image and share on social
As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way. Stephen Ambrose guideindianlong Change image and share on social
Even before Watergate and his resignation, Nixon had inspired conflicting and passionate emotions. Stephen Ambrose conflictemotioninspire Change image and share on social