| International Standard Book Number |
9781394436767
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781394436774
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781394436750
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| Personal Name |
Ellis, Charles D., author.
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| Title Statement |
Great American investments : a history of the bold initiatives that shaped a nation / Charles D. Ellis.
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| Publisher |
©2026
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| Publisher |
Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2026]
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| Physical Description |
pages cm
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia
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| Carrier Type |
volume rdacarrier
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Introduction -- Social Security -- Erie Canal -- Louisiana Purchase -- Alaska Purchase -- National Parks -- GI Bill -- Interstate Highways -- Land Grant Colleges -- National Institutes of Health -- Foundations -- National Gallery of Art -- NASA -- Internet -- The Marshall Plan.
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| Summary, Etc. |
"From the visionary Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to the National Parks that preserve its natural wonders, America's greatest achievements stem from bold decisions to invest in its future. This captivating collection reveals the fascinating stories behind the investments that transformed a young nation into a land of opportunity--Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, the National Institutes of Health that revolutionized medicine, NASA that reached the moon, Social Security that provided dignity in retirement, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Public investments United States.
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| Subject Added Entry - Geographical Term |
United States Economic conditions.
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| Additional Physical Form Entry |
Ellis, Charles D. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, [2026] Great american investments (DLC) 2026008430 9781394436774
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