# Martha MacCallum uncovered 400 years of forgotten American bravery

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/martha-maccallum-uncovered-400-years-of-forgotten-american-bravery/
- Published: 2026-11-07T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T17:34:48+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/07/opinion/martha-maccallum-uncovered-400-years-of-forgotten-american-bravery/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Martha MacCallum’s book tells stories of 12 American heroes.
- It traces acts of courage across nearly 400 years.
- MacCallum hopes the stories can remind readers of shared values.

## Summary

Martha MacCallum’s new book, *The Book of Valor*, recounts nearly 400 years of American history through the first-person perspectives of 12 people, including both celebrated figures and lesser-known heroes. MacCallum says she hopes their stories of courage and sacrifice will remind readers of shared values during a period of national division.

The examples in the article span the Mayflower voyage, Lewis and Clark’s expedition, the Second World War and the 9/11 attacks. They include General Patrick Henry Brady, who rescued about 5,000 people as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and Medal of Honor recipient Matt Williams, who describes fear as something that can either paralyse or propel someone. The article also presents faith as a source of courage for several figures.

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