David McCullough has died

[BeyondGeography]

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I’m glad he lived past the TFG years to see a measure of sanity returned to our democracy.

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1. 🕯

[Diamond_Dog]

2. I've read many of his books and enjoyed them so much

R.I.P. sir

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. His narrations remain iconic.

In tone snd meter, as if reading a poem. Iconic.

R.I.P.

[kimmylavin]

32. Absolutely!

I've listened to him reading his "1776" twice now on audiobook, in my car.
I always say it's like taking a road trip with my grandpa, and listening to him tell a really cool story.

[Sneederbunk]

4. His narration of Burns Civil War was memorable.

[uponit7771]

5. +1,

[Botany]

6. A live well lived ... I am going to get this book

[BeyondGeography]

11. It's a great one

You’ve got a real treat ahead of you. The Johnstown Flood book is another one. Fortunately, I still have a few unread works of his on my shelves.

[Botany]

15. The one thing I love about DU is that we have people here who like to learn and respect educated ...

... people and things that are complex. I doubt anybody @ CPAC have ever read anything by David McCullough except if they
had it assigned to them.

If I was channel surfing and I heard David McCullough's voice I knew I was going to watch the show.

[calimary]

24. Same here.

We have a wealth of great thinkers here - and great thinking.

I always learn something new, or more enlarged and detailed, here.

[exboyfil]

20. It is a great book

[RockRaven]

25. He also did the narration in the Ken Burns documentary (1981) based on the book.

[philipcorndive]

7. RIP

may his soul rest in peace now

[uponit7771]

8. My kids listened to him at 10 & 12, his impact is generational and loss well felt

[spanone]

9. RIP, Sir.

[fightforfreedom]

10. John Adams, great book.

[Boomerproud]

12. Yes!

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[hlthe2b]

13. A very impressive man and a great historian. Thank you for your contributions

[PCIntern]

14. He shall be missed...but

when am I gonna hear about all the shitheads dying? Lately it’s been the first-class human beings.

[Deminpenn]

16. RIP

David McCullough, a proud son of western PA, and wonderful historian.

Have read many, if not all, his books and enjoyed each one.

[halfulglas]

19. He said he didn't consider himself a historian.

He said he gathered the facts and loved to tell the story. And yes, he made the story of the Johnston flood absolutely fascinating. But I think his story of Truman was my very favorite. Not just the politician, but the man. The story of how long he waited for Bess, the love of his life. I kept thinking, "You have to be kidding" with the complex relationship with Bess's mother.

[Deminpenn]

36. Truman bio

Read it. Even at 1000 pages, an easy read.

What's stayed with me about his Johnstown Flood book was the utter callousness of the industrialists. They closed the sluices beside the dam to improve the lake never worrying about the potential consequences to the regular folks living below. That was the main contributor to flood.

[ancianita]

17. Grateful for his life and the works he left us.

[Hortensis]

18. Me too, Beyond.

“Nothing ever invented provides such sustenance, such infinite reward for time spent, as a good book.”
― David McCullough

His will continue to reward as long as there are readers and mankind searches history for understanding.

[bahboo]

21. ah man....one of my favorite authors....

and his books are eminently re-readable....

[Pepsidog]

22. A real legend.

[bronxiteforever]

23. His passion for history and the American story

burned so bright. His voice sounded like time itself. His is a loss for all those who love history and the art of telling a story.
Rest In Peace

[2naSalit]

26. ...

[Tommymac]

27. Godspeed David.

[Jade Fox]

28. That voice -like no other. nt

[sarge43]

29. Peaceful passage, Sage.

You left us treasure. Thank you.

[RedSpartan]

30. I loved him.

Read every one of his books and have seen him lecture live.

A true American treasure and legend. May he rest in peace.

[NNadir]

31. I too, am gratified he lived to see Trump gone. His books on...

Presidents in which he admired their patriotism must have left him feeling sick during Trump's reign of error.

[BeyondGeography]

34. He had a bad feeling about Trump's disdain for reading

[halfulglas]

38. Fascinating.

I don't get Sirius XM so I never heard that interview. It makes me think of when Trump would be up there expounding of some factoid of history he heard (or imagined) that anyone who completed elementary school knows and how surprised he was to be imparting it as if no one else had ever heard it. The first time I heard Trump do that, I got a sinking feeling in my stomach.

[msfiddlestix]

33. ah very sad news.

[Upthevibe]

35. ..............

Without question, we've lost a National Treasure....

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

39. 100% agree.

[Raine]

37. R-I-P 🕯️nt