Summary
Walter Isaacson, known for his biographies on historical figures, has written a new short book focusing on a famous sentence in the Declaration of Independence. The book explores the meaning behind this sentence, which talks about equality and rights, to highlight the shared values in America as the country approaches its 250th birthday.
Key Facts
- Walter Isaacson wrote a new 67-page book titled "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written."
- The book focuses on a well-known sentence from the Declaration of Independence.
- The sentence talks about equality and unalienable rights, like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Isaacson aims to highlight shared American values, especially as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary.
- His book includes Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration with edits by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
- Isaacson discusses the importance of unity and the American Dream.
- People's interest in shorter books influenced the format of Isaacson's publication.
