David McCullough: Warns of grave implications for the nation
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough warned that failing to properly educate youth about history could have grave implications for the nation.
During a speech Saturday at the Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich's 75th anniversary, held on the lawn of the historic Tomes-Higgins House, McCullough spoke about his crusade to educate the nation's youth about the importance of history and the vital role historical societies play in preserving the past.
"We're not doing a very good job of educating our children in the story of our country," he said.
"It's easy to interest children in history, particularly young children. They want to learn. They love stories, and that's what history is."Ê
McCullough, best known for his books "John Adams," "Truman" and "1776," was invited to speak not only because of his distinguished career, but also for his commitment to preserving local history, said Debra Mecky, executive director of the historical society.
"I feel I have been very fortunate in my subjects," he said. "I've enjoyed them, and the real reward of the work is the work and how much one learns. I have never undertaken a subject I knew a lot about . . . this way it's a journey, an experience."
He has traveled all over the country for the past 10 years supporting historical societies and their missions to educate youths.
"It's a crusade," he said. "I believe in it."...
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During a speech Saturday at the Historical Society of the Town of Greenwich's 75th anniversary, held on the lawn of the historic Tomes-Higgins House, McCullough spoke about his crusade to educate the nation's youth about the importance of history and the vital role historical societies play in preserving the past.
"We're not doing a very good job of educating our children in the story of our country," he said.
"It's easy to interest children in history, particularly young children. They want to learn. They love stories, and that's what history is."Ê
McCullough, best known for his books "John Adams," "Truman" and "1776," was invited to speak not only because of his distinguished career, but also for his commitment to preserving local history, said Debra Mecky, executive director of the historical society.
"I feel I have been very fortunate in my subjects," he said. "I've enjoyed them, and the real reward of the work is the work and how much one learns. I have never undertaken a subject I knew a lot about . . . this way it's a journey, an experience."
He has traveled all over the country for the past 10 years supporting historical societies and their missions to educate youths.
"It's a crusade," he said. "I believe in it."...