Joseph J. Ellis discusses 'American Creation'
Ellis discussed "American Creation," an account of the founding years of the United States, a time of both triumphs and tragedies, all of which contributed to the shaping of our nation. Ellis examines the period between the War of Independence and the Louisiana Purchase. He argues that part of what made the American Revolution so extraordinary was the gradual pace at which it occurred, and the fact that it was brought about by a group of now iconic leaders (Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, et al.) rather than a single individual.