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include everything from advice on copyrighting books to meet and greets
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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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at the National Book Festival's
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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
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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
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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
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National Book Festival, Half Price Books Community
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of programs of Literacy
USA, an umbrella agency supporting literacy groups; creation of children
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libraries in hospitals, pediatric clinics and community centers across the
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Harrison Gray Otis, Chandler's great
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, 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
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David McCullough has authored
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Flood, The Great Bridge, The Path between the Seas, Truman
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McCullough to receive the 2005 National Reading Advocacy Award.
The National Book Festival
celebrates books and literacy through readings,
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McCullough
to Be Recognized for His Support of American History
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