At a moment of crisis over our national identity, Dan Rather has emerged as a voice of reason and integrity, reflecting on—and writing passionately about—what it means to be an American. Now, with this collection of original essays, he reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded, including the vote, a free press, inclusiveness, public service, and the audacity to take on daunting challenges in science and medicine. As a living witness to historical change, Rather offers up an intimate view of history, tracing where we have been in order to help us chart a way forward and heal our bitter divisions.