thefederalistfreestyle: The Records of Achievement Award is an annual tribute given by the @archiv
thefederalistfreestyle: The Records of Achievement Award is an annual tribute given by the @archivesfoundation to individuals whose work has cultivated a broader national awareness of the history and identity of the United States through the use of original records. Through their work, recipients educate, enrich, and inspire a deeper appreciation of our country, its ideals and its aspirations. Previous recipients of the Foundation’s awards include: Taylor Branch, Tom Brokaw, Ken Burns, the late John Hope Franklin, Robert Edsel, Annette Gordon-Reed, Brian Lamb and C-SPAN, Jacqueline Badger Mars, David McCullough, James McPherson, David M. Rubenstein, and Steven Spielberg. One of the most talked about plays in American theater today, “Hamilton” has garnered tremendous commercial success, as well as significant critical acclaim for its historic content. Through the compelling story of Alexander Hamilton’s life and death, the musical combines Mr. Chernow’s biographical content with hip-hop lyrics and staging by Mr. Miranda and Mr. Kail, bringing the past to life in an accessible and immersive experience for audiences. what a national treasure [x x x x x] We were thrilled to honor Ron Chernow, Tommy Kail, and Lin-Manuel Miranda with our Records of Achievement Award last night! -- source link
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