Heather Cox Richardson is a prominent American historian, author, and professor at Boston College, famous for her bestselling book Democracy Awakening, her popular nightly newsletter "Letters from an American," and her ability to connect contemporary political events to long-term American historical patterns, especially concerning the struggle for democracy and the history of the Republican Party. She analyzes current events through the lens of historical developments like the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Gilded Age, becoming a trusted voice for millions seeking to understand America's present through its past.
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