Eyes of the Nation: A Visual History of the United States

From preface: The story of the United States has its dark side: grave injustices, slavery, bigotry, civil, war, hardships, violence, opportunities missed or long denied. What makes American narrative unique is the ability we have displayed time and again to remedy our mistakes, to adjust to changing circumstances, to debate and then move on in new directions that seem better for all. This book brings this epic chronicle to life through the artful presentation of more than 500 images of the American past.