“Brian Kilmeade provides us with a variation of Profiles in Courage focused on our founders. It ranges from John Adams, who made the controversial decision to legally represent British soldiers who were part of the Boston Massacre, to his son John Quincy Adams, who defends the enslaved Africans in the Amistad case. These half dozen men helped unify our country and establish our narrative of striving for a more perfect union.” - WALTER ISAACSON, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Elon Musk
“Fascinating, intriguing, heart-pounding; history the way it should be! Brian Kilmeade’s Uniting the States reminds us that we have been through difficult times in the past 250 years and the character of great Americans has always shined through—and always will. The perfect book for our 250th!” - WILLIAM H. McRAVEN, Admiral US Navy (Retired), #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed
“The heroic story of how six indispensable Americans—John Adams, George Washington, Captain Daniel Shays, Thomas Jefferson, and John Quincy Adams—helped win the American Revolution and War of 1812 with liberty for all as their creed. This is a must-read history for anybody hungering for a jolt of patriotic remembrance for America’s 250th. Highly recommended!” - DOUGLAS BRINKLEY, New York Times bestselling author of Cronkite
“Six American lives that truly helped build our incredible nation. Take a deep dive in history and celebrate America 250. Uniting the States will inspire you, showing you the power of ordinary people doing the extraordinary.” - BRAD MELTZER, #1 bestselling author of The JFK Conspiracy
“Brian and I have always shared a deep passion for American history, and in Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle, Kilmeade masterfully illustrates the tangible threats to our nation’s survival. His insightful storytelling reveals how, against the odds, we emerged from crises more resilient than ever. I was captivated from start to finish—every page is a testament to the enduring spirit of America.” - BRET BAIER, New York Times bestselling author of To Rescue the American Spirit
“Brian Kilmeade is a master at bringing history to life. On our nation’s 250th anniversary, he gathers our Founders for this compelling look at our roots, and the daunting experiment that evolved into the greatest nation on earth. Brian’s unique voice, and crisp storytelling, take us into the heart of the action. His insightful take on General George Washington gives us a window into the stoic and thoughtful Washington that is rarely seen.” - MARTHA MACCALLUM, author of the New York Times bestseller Unknown Valor
“By bringing these six pivotal episodes to life, Kilmeade reminds us how fraught and precarious the nation’s beginnings really were — and how differently history might have unfolded had these individuals not held fast to their convictions in desperate hours. This book is a timely reminder that American ideals were never inevitable. They were hard-won, and they remain ours to protect.” - CHRISTIAN WALLACE, co-creator of Landman
“Brian Kilmeade powerfully reminds us that this nation was forged by courage, sacrifice, and an unyielding commitment to liberty—lessons we ignore at our peril.” - MARK LEVIN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of American Marxism
“Brian’s outstanding narrative is both compelling and inspiring as he recovers forgotten stories from six key early leaders who made America’s success possible. Uniting the States is an invaluable contribution to our historic 250th birthday celebration.” - DAVID BARTON, author of The American Story
