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Great American Investments
- Author
- Charles D. Ellis
- Narrator
- Tim Fannon
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Publish Date
- 23 June 2026
- Run Time
- 6 hours 31 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, Ellis explores how bold investments in people, land, and infrastructure transformed a young country into a land of unprecedented opportunity.
Each chapter brings to life the passionate advocates, unlikely coalitions, and dramatic turning points behind investments like the National Institutes of Health, NASA's moon mission, Social Security, and the National Parks. Ellis illuminates a powerful pattern: when America invests in its future despite political gridlock and public skepticism, everyone benefits across generations.
Listeners will also discover:
- The visionary leaders who dared to think beyond the next election cycle and the coalitions they built
- How Land Grant Colleges revolutionized American education
- The dramatic turning points that made the National Institutes of Health a force for medical breakthroughs
- Why Social Security succeeded in providing dignity and security for generations of American retirees
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Details
- Author
- Charles D. Ellis
- Narrator
- Tim Fannon
- Duration
- 6 hours 31 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781663759740
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ascent Audio
- Genre
- Investment and securities
Synopsis
In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, Ellis explores how bold investments in people, land, and infrastructure transformed a young country into a land of unprecedented opportunity. Each chapter brings to life the passionate advocates, unlikely coalitions, and dramatic turning points behind investments like the National Institutes of Health, NASA's moon mission, Social Security, and the National Parks. Ellis illuminates a powerful pattern: when America invests in its future despite political gridlock and public skepticism, everyone benefits across generations. Listeners will also discover: The visionary leaders who dared to think beyond the next election cycle and the coalitions they built How Land Grant Colleges revolutionized American education The dramatic turning points that made the National Institutes of Health a force for medical breakthroughs Why Social Security succeeded in providing dignity and security for generations of American retirees 
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