Staff of the Washington Post

"Mueller's inconclusive legal analysis has been hotly debated. But his factual narrative provides a singular historical account of Trump's first two years in office. It offers a vivid depiction of a president who sought ways to use the power of his office to halt or curb an investigation he viewed as unfair. He did so even when he was warned he was trampling on traditions of an independent justice system and courting legal jeopardy. Again and again, Trump was restrained only by the show more resistance of his aides, who learned that if they ignored or delayed the president's most impetuous orders, his mood and attention would often shift. [...] As he entered the last half of his term, many of the aides who had pushed back against presidential acts they viewed as inappropriate or legally perilous during the investigation were gone. [...] The question loomed: With those guardrails gone, how would Trump behave?" show less

I am so excited to dive into *America: As It Happened* with my kids because it offers such a vibrant and unique look at our nation's history. This collaboration with *The Washington Post* features incredible primary source photographs directly from the newspaper’s archives that really bring the past to life. The book provides a deep level of understanding by examining major milestones through a fresh lens, rather than just reciting dry facts. For instance, seeing the Titanic through the show more eyes of the journalists who reported on it provides a powerful perspective that standard textbooks often miss. The included timeline is also an incredibly helpful tool for keeping all these significant events organized and in chronological order. I truly loved this book and cannot wait to use it as a cornerstone for our history curriculum. show less

The format of this book is amazing! The timeline of events runs at the bottom of the page and is color coded by century. Each page has lots of graphics like photos, paintings, artifacts, and maps and is formatting like a newspaper page. What I really enjoy is that there are the different gems that pop up here and there, which include obituaries, book reviews, and little boxes of "Notes from the Future" which comment on historical events and people in light of the knowledge we now have. And show more if all that wasn't enough, there are QR codes throughout that offer audio shorts or podcast episodes with reporters from The Washington Post. So very cool! It reminds me of a DK History book but with a friendlier format and a newspaper feel. Would highly recommend. show less

This book is a really approachable way to look at American history. It’s broken into short, moment by moment entries, which actually works in its favor because you end up covering a huge amount of ground without it ever feeling heavy or overwhelming. The physical book itself is really well done. It feels high quality, and there are tons of pictures throughout, which makes it more engaging and helps bring the events to life. I also liked how wide ranging it is, including both major events show more and smaller moments, so the timeline feels more complete and connected. Overall, it’s an easy, interesting read that gives you a broad sense of American history in a way that feels manageable and fun to flip through. show less