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David McCullough to Visit History Center for Sold Out Book Talk -The -winning author will discuss his New York Times bestseller “The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For”-

WHAT: The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the , will welcome America’s favorite historian and native David McCullough for a special event, “The American Spirit: An Evening with David McCullough” this Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

The event is SOLD OUT and no tickets will be available at the door.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will join History Center President and CEO Andy Masich to discuss what makes us Americans, as told in McCullough’s newest book, “The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For.”

McCullough earned Pulitzer Prizes for his books “” and “” and is one of the founders of the History Center, providing inspirational leadership during the museum’s relocation from Oakland to the Strip District in 1996. He is a recipient of the History Makers Award and served as the keynote speaker for the Pittsburgh 250 History Makers Gala in 2008. In 2013, Allegheny County and the History Center officially renamed the 16th Street Bridge in honor of McCullough.

For more information, please visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

WHO: -David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian -Andy Masich, president and CEO, Heinz History Center

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 28 7 p.m.

WHERE: Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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The History Center will welcome America’s favorite historian and Pittsburgh native David McCullough for a discussion about his newest book, “The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For,” on Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.

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