Walter Isaacson: To Mark Our Country’s 250th Birthday, Let’s Look to Our Roots
In a letter to the editor for NOLA.com, the renowned historian and author cited HNOC’s upcoming exhibition as an opportunity for Americans to celebrate the historical milestone.
Walter Isaacson, contributing writer
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