Activities
include everything from advice on copyrighting books to meet and greets with
children's book characters.

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McCullough
for breathing new life into a spirited American history through his books,
essays and commentary, which, in turn, has encouraged more Americans to read
and enjoy the written word. "He has encouraged a
great number of people to read, and we are excited to recognize him.
Chandler served as publisher of The Times from 1960-1980. It has won 37 Pulitzer Prizes. Celebrating this
year its 125th anniversary covering Southern California, The Times maintains
the largest newsgathering operation in California and publishes five daily
regional editions.
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Noted Author and Historian David McCullough to Receive Half Price Books Community Services ' Reading Advocacy Award



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Sites about the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and former Librarian of Congress.

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The presentation will take
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Los Angeles Times Posts Retrospective About Former Publisher Otis Chandler

The collection is posted at http://www. Norman Chandler, who succeeded his father, Harry , served as
publisher from 1944-1960. and international distribution including "EXPO
-- Magic of the White City" narrated by Gene Wilder, "Gettysburg and
Stories of Valor" narrated by Keith Carradine , "Johnstown Flood" narrated
by Richard Dreyfuss and "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam -- The Cost of
Freedom " narrated by Ronald F.

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at the National Book Festival's
media tent located in the National Mall."
Half Price Books Community Services Corporation, which is a 501(c)(3)
division of Dallas-based Half Price Books, supports many literacy and
environmentally-based projects, and often sponsors events such as the National
Book Festival, which has helped bring national focus to the growing illiteracy
problem in the United States.
In 1999, Editor + Publisher magazine named him one of the 25 most
influential newspaper people of the 20th century.

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Each year the program's executive board honors
someone who has made great strides in promoting reading initiatives on a
statewide or national level. After discussing the past success of the
National Book Festival, the board decided to again sponsor the event, and
elected Mr.

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Also appearing in the film is Stanley Wernz, President of the Association
of Lincoln Presenters, as Abraham Lincoln (featured in Time Magazine).

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"Lincoln and Lee at Antietam -- The Cost of Freedom" features renowned
historians:

-- James M.

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-- Dennis E. Chiles, National Park Service Historian





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McCullough for
promoting reading and lifelong learning and for allowing Americans the
opportunity to reconnect with their country's history. James H.

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LOS ANGELES, The Los Angeles Times has posted an
obituary and a photo and video retrospective on the life and distinguished
career of former Los Angeles Times Publisher Otis Chandler, who died today at
age 78. During his tenure , The Times earned nine
Pulitzer Prizes. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Battle Cry of
Freedom" and "Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam"
-- Allen C.

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McCullough's clear and compelling writing and commentary has made a
variety of topics more accessible and interesting to readers," said Sharon
Anderson Wright, president and CEO of Half Price Books.
gov/bookfest/ . He led The
Times through unprecedented change, helping it earn a reputation as one of the
best newspapers in the country. Gen. Otis was succeeded in 1917 by his son-in-law, Harry
Chandler. Maxwell, Richard Dreyfuss, Keith Carradine and Gene
Wilder.

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In addition to the National Book Festival, Half Price Books Community
Services Corporation's 2005 projects include support of programs of Literacy
USA, an umbrella agency supporting literacy groups; creation of children 's
libraries in hospitals, pediatric clinics and community centers across the
nation; and the donation of nearly two million books to the "Feed The
Children" national organization.
He was the fourth member of the Otis and Chandler family to serve as
publisher.

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Narrated by Ronald F. Frye, associate producer of "Gods and Generals"
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Images for "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam -- The Cost of
Freedom" may be downloaded by visiting
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Harrison Gray Otis, Chandler's great grandfather,
became publisher.

Today, the Los Angeles Times ranks as the largest metropolitan daily
newspaper in the country. Maxwell,
director of the epic Civil War films "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals,"
Inecom's newest documentary vividly brings to life the back-story of the
Emancipation Proclamation and the bloodiest day in American History.

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Billington;
Daryl Johnston, former Dallas Cowboy and FOX NFL Game Analyst; and Sara
Hickman, nationally acclaimed children's singer and songwriter , for their
support and dedication to national and local literacy efforts. The festival is hosted by first lady Laura Bush
and organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, which is dedicated to
sharing its enormous resources with citizens of all ages. Obituary, Photo Gallery and Video Available at http://www.

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For a schedule of events, log onto the Web site
at http://www. In 1882 , Gen.

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The award recognizes Mr. Half Price Books recognizes Mr.
David McCullough has authored several books, including The Johnstown
Flood, The Great Bridge, The Path between the Seas, Truman , and more recently,
1776.
Inecom Entertainment Company is pleased to
announce that "Lincoln and Lee at Antietam -- The Cost of Freedom" is now
available at Best Buy stores nationwide.

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latimes . Guelzo, America's only repeat winner of the Lincoln Prize,
Nominated by President George W.
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McCullough to receive the 2005 National Reading Advocacy Award.
The National Book Festival celebrates books and literacy through readings,
musical performances and book-signings for children , adults and families by
more than 80 noted authors and artists from around the country.

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McCullough to Be Recognized for His Support of American History

WASHINGTON, The Half Price Books Community
Services Fund Committee has chosen author David McCullough as the 2005
recipient of its National Reading Advocacy Award. He has lectured extensively nationwide and abroad, and has acted as
host of Smithsonian World and The American Experience. Maxwell.

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com/chandler. Maxwell on May 2, 2006.

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