Tom Hand
An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams
A History Camp discussion with Tom Hand on An American Triumph: America’s Founding Era through the Lives of Ben Franklin, George Washington, and John Adams. Through a collection of captivating stories from Ben Franklin’s birth in 1706 to the passing of John Adams on July 4, 1826, An American Triumph focuses on the momentous events in which Franklin, Washington, and Adams played a vital role.
Signed copies of Tom’s book can be ordered through the Americana Corner site.
Also referenced in the discussion:
- The Preserving America grant program from Americana Corner
- Tom’s presentation at History Camp Boston 2023, America’s First Century and Why it Matters.
[Recorded October 5, 2023]
Tom Hand is the creator and publisher of Americana Corner (americanacorner.com | Twitter: @americanacorner), a site he started in 2020. He spends most of his time writing for Americana Corner and helping charities with a focus on early America. Tom serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Battlefield Trust and the National Park Foundation’s National Council. He is a West Point graduate, Class of 1982, enjoys reading books on American history and classic novels, as well as gardening, playing his guitar and singing, and traveling the byways and waterways of America.
