Here’s a list of some of the best historical and/or patriotic books and movies available at your library that you can read/watch during this time when we commemorate our American Independence. Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday!
Books
1776 – David McCullough
Washington: A Life – Ron Chernow
Book of Ages: the Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin – Jill Lepore
Founding Brothers: the Revolutionary Generation – Joseph J. Ellis
Rise to Rebellion – Jeff Shaara
Alexander Hamilton – Ron Chernow
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family – Annette Gordon-Reed
Alex and Eliza – Melissa de la Cruz
First Family: Abigail and John – Joseph Ellis
Movies