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In Great American Investments, legendary investor Charles D. Ellis reveals the fascinating stories behind the decisions that shaped America. From the Louisiana Purchase that doubled the nation's size to Land Grant Colleges that democratized education, Ellis explores how bold investments in people, land, and infrastructure transformed a young country into a land of unprecedented opportunity. Each chapter brings to life the passionate advocates, unlikely coalitions, and dramatic turning points behind investments like the National Institutes of Health, NASA's moon mission, Social Security, and the National Parks. Ellis illuminates a powerful pattern: when America invests in its future despite political gridlock and public skepticism, everyone benefits across generations. Listeners will also discover: The visionary leaders who dared to think beyond the next election cycle and the coalitions they built How Land Grant Colleges revolutionized American education The dramatic turning points that made the National Institutes of Health a force for medical breakthroughs Why Social Security succeeded in providing dignity and security for generations of American retirees

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Charles D. Ellis, also known as ""the wisest man on Wall Street,"" is an investment consultant and bestselling author who is passionate about delivering easy-to-understand investing wisdom to both individual and institutional investors. He is the founder of Greenwich Associates, an international strategic consulting firm with a focus on financial institutions, and has taught advanced investing courses at Harvard and Yale. Tim Fannon is an actor, director, and teaching artist living in Los Angeles. He received his MFA in acting from Brooklyn College and has studied Shakespeare at the Royal National Theatre and the British Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and in Stratford-upon-Avon with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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