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David McCullough

When my son was in middle school, I remember attending one of his school band concerts that wasn't very good.

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Teacher to grads: 'You're not special'updated: Tue Jun 12 2012 10:02:00

A teacher tells his high school seniors that graduating is an accomplishment, but that doesn't make them special.

On day two, Obama takes a break to make newsupdated: Tue Aug 25 2009 11:48:00

Despite word from the White House that "nobody is looking to make any news" this week, President Obama on Tuesday took a break from vacationing to announce his plans to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as head of the Federal Reserve.

The Obamas and Bo kick back on Martha's Vineyardupdated: Mon Aug 24 2009 15:50:00

President Obama and his family are hoping for a chance to unwind during their weeklong getaway to Martha's Vineyard.

Time.com: Does Temperament Matter?updated: Wed Oct 15 2008 21:00:00

Call it reflexes in a crisis. Or instincts under pressure. The qualities that a President needs to succeed are both essential and elusive

The selling of the ex-presidencyupdated: Mon Apr 07 2008 12:28:00

Shortly before leaving the White House in 1829, John Quincy Adams reportedly said, "There is nothing more pathetic in life than a former president."

EW review: '1776' is history liteupdated: Wed May 25 2005 11:21:00

Palatable, digestible and uncharacteristically bite-size, David McCullough's new page-turner, "1776," arrives just in time for Father's Day.

Spoiling for 'Star Wars'updated: Wed May 18 2005 10:31:00

When I was an immature 15-year-old nerdy punk (or punky nerd?) in the summer of 1980, attending a pre-college program in Lake Charles, Louisiana, I went to see "The Empire Strikes Back" with several friends.

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