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The TL;DR on “The Soul of America” by Jon Meacham

In a time of political turmoil and division, Jon Meacham’s The Soul of America offers a powerful exploration of the resilience and potential for progress in the American spirit.

Rich Brown
3 min readAug 12, 2023
A photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. leading the March on Washington.
A photograph of Martin Luther King Jr. leading the March on Washington.

The Soul of America by Jon Meacham is a thought-provoking and timely examination of American history, focusing on moments of crisis and the leaders who emerged to guide the nation towards unity and progress.

Meacham takes readers on a journey through key periods in American history, from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement, and draws parallels to the present, offering hope and inspiration for a divided nation.

Throughout the book, Meacham emphasizes the importance of leadership during times of crisis. He highlights the qualities that define great leaders, such as empathy, moral courage, and the ability to unite rather than divide.

By delving into the stories of past leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and…

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