Book Talk: 1,000 Days in America a conversation with David Rubenstein & Michael Beschloss

We’re exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States in the 250 years since the founding of the nation with philanthropist and businessman David Rubenstein in a book talk about his newly released National Geographic book, “1,000 Days in America.” David will be joined in conversation by Michael Beschloss, one of four contributing historians featured in the book.

Marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, “1,000 Days in America” portrays the key moments that helped define and transform the sweeping story of the United States. Surprising and unusual interactions between politics, culture and innovation reveal not only the history of the nation, but the American people’s will to continue defining themselves 250 years on.

This program is part of our ongoing programming series in partnership with the America250 commission, exploring the people, places and stories that have shaped the United States in the 250 years since the founding of the nation.