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Book SynopsisTurns cliches back into history by telling the life stories of the words that have served as our most powerful battle cries, rallying points, laments, and inspirations. This title features famous slogans and catchphrases that give voice to our common history even as we argue about where it should lead us.
Trade Review"As Van Meter argues, these are important 'memory devices for a larger story.'... The author has thoroughly researched all the catchphrases.... This book would make delightful in-flight reading or a nice gift for a trivia buff. Recommended." - Choice "As the great philosopher George Santayana would have said, 'those who cannot remember the past... should simply read Jan Van Meter's Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.' Van Meter's greatest hits collection of slogans is the catchiest ever retelling of American history. It's like the greatest minds of Madison Avenue sat down to write a history book. They don't make sound bites like they used to!" - Mo Rocca, author of All the Presidents' Pets"
