“A Powerful, Different View of American Exceptionalism”
“The Most Comprehensive Examination of America’s World War II Public Diplomacy”
TIMELY AND VITAL
America Ascendant, the Rise of American Exceptionalism, is a timely and powerful statement about the genuine nature and origin of American exceptionalism. While Americans are coping with a pandemic and issues of equality, the relevance of alliances including NATO, the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, assertive China, dangerous Iran and, not least, countering Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, some openly doubt the genuine and positive trajectory of their American history and identity. Therefore, Dennis M. Spragg, author of the critically praised Glenn Miller Declassified, demonstrates that American exceptionalism is undeniably genuine and more relevant than ever. The book is therefore a powerful reply to both “cancel culture” and “America First” advocates.
A MUST READ
With previously unpublished and classified information, Spragg reveals that an extraordinary media and government alliance led by Franklin D. Roosevelt defined American Exceptionalism. Consequently, the alliance unified and motivated Americans to eradicate fascism and decisively win World War II. America further proved its exceptionalism by establishing a liberal democratic and capitalist world order that transcended communism. He argues that American resolve and restraint remain an important bipartisan responsibility that is neither isolationism nor appeasement. In conclusion, America Ascendant offers Americans a timely reminder of the unique nature of their republic and a compelling blueprint for the renewal of American global leadership. Spragg’s narrative provides a fresh and unvarnished insight into the role of key leaders and influencers in establishing an American century. America Ascendant is a “must read.” Learn more:
DEFINING AMERICA
Americans with different political perspectives misunderstand what American Exceptionalism is. First of all, it was formulated as a critical World War II priority. The United States had to explain to an uncertain American people the mortal danger that they faced. The government and media defined American interests, requirements and objectives. Then they motivated Americans to organize, fight and win. Meanwhile, the United States had to clearly communicate American principles to the people of the world. America Ascendant describes how the United States fought and won a global conflict on a massive scale. American leadership created the United Nations, a liberal democratic social and economic world order, and magnanimously restored former enemies. America Ascendant also confronts the subsequent implications of the cold war to contain communist expansion, the tragedy of Vietnam and subsequent distortions of American Exceptionalism.
RENEWING AMERICA
Consequently, America Ascendant argues that American Exceptionalism is authentic. It is neither the “America First” isolationism or unilateralism of the right, nor the “progressive” appeasement of the left. Moreover, it offers Americans a blueprint for how to renew their sense of purpose, revitalize alliances, and realize their genuine national destiny. In conclusion, America Ascendant is available from Potomac Books and fine booksellers everywhere. The audiobook is available from Tantor Media.