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AMERICA ASCENDANT
America Ascendant, the Rise of American Exceptionalism, vividly portrays the global crisis that brought the American government and media into an extraordinary alliance that changed the course of history. Firstly, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt aligned the government and America’s media outlets. Moreover, the alliance communicated to reluctant and isolationist Americans the gravity of the threat that World War II posed to civilization. Therefore, the alliance defined and promoted the concept of American exceptionalism, which motivated the United Nations to defeat fascism. Furthermore. the alliance then crafted an enlightened postwar world order, including the Marshall Plan and NATO, to transcend communism. Consequently, this book argues why genuine American Exceptionalism is resolved, restrained and multilateral. As today’s Americans question their history and purpose, America Ascendant makes a strong statement. In conclusion, the book captures the sweep of America’s positive trajectory in one volume.
GLENN MILLER DECLASSIFIED
Glenn Miller Declassified tells the critically acclaimed true story of musical legend Glenn Miller. Firstly, weaving together cultural and military history, the book spotlights the importance of Miller’s life, career, and patriotism. For instance, at the peak of his popularity, America’s number one bandleader walked away from his lucrative career to join the Army Air Forces. Moreover, Miller formed what many consider to be the greatest big band of all time. Furthermore, General “Jimmy” Doolittle said that “next to a letter from home,” Miller’s AAF band was “the greatest morale booster in the European Theater.” Likewise, the British people embraced the legendary American. But in December 1944 Miller disappeared on a flight over the English Channel. Therefore, seventy years of speculation have clouded Miller’s legacy. However, with unprecedented access to previously classified evidence and a methodical attention to detail, this compelling book persuasively solves the mystery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dennis M. Spragg is Senior Consultant, Glenn Miller Archives, University of Colorado Boulder. Additionally, he also serves on the University of Colorado Boulder American Music Research Center advisory board and as historian of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society. Meanwhile, with legendary Denver radio personality Rick Crandall, he produces the acclaimed weekly big band broadcast the Star-Spangled Radio Hour. Likewise, Dennis also directs the Glenn Miller Archives website and social media. Moreover, Dennis writes widely respected opinion articles that connect the history of American exceptionalism with current events. Major American and international media have published his many articles, as have the Smithsonian and Library of Congress.