The Case for America
An Argument on Behalf of Our Nation
Will be published approx. on 18. June 2026
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-06-336080-8 (ISBN)
Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Bret Baier makes the case for America-an inspiring defense of our history, values, and national character by Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor
"An eloquently written and splendidly reasoned homage to the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence." -Douglas Brinkley
Can the Founders' ideals still inspire and unite the nation 250th years after the Declaration of Independence?
The impossible dream of the United States of America began with a declaration. Years before the Revolution was won, long before the Constitution was created, we were a nation because of our decision to be free.
Though the universal hunger for freedom that endures, these days our country often seems at cross purposes. Our very history is divisive. On one side, there are the unrelenting complaints about all the things we're getting wrong. Such critics seem intent on focusing on the darker chapters of our story. On the other side is a sanitized version of history that leaves little room for self-reflection. It's as if any admission of frailty or failure is an unpatriotic act.
In The Case for America Bret Baier argues that neither of these pictures reflects our reality. To make the case for the nation's enduring value, he underscores our fundamental character: unity, freedom, resilience. Baier shares his own reflections alongside those of numerous historians, commentators, and business leaders in a moving ode to a nation.
Bret Baier makes the case for America-an inspiring defense of our history, values, and national character by Fox News Channel's Chief Political Anchor
"An eloquently written and splendidly reasoned homage to the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence." -Douglas Brinkley
Can the Founders' ideals still inspire and unite the nation 250th years after the Declaration of Independence?
The impossible dream of the United States of America began with a declaration. Years before the Revolution was won, long before the Constitution was created, we were a nation because of our decision to be free.
Though the universal hunger for freedom that endures, these days our country often seems at cross purposes. Our very history is divisive. On one side, there are the unrelenting complaints about all the things we're getting wrong. Such critics seem intent on focusing on the darker chapters of our story. On the other side is a sanitized version of history that leaves little room for self-reflection. It's as if any admission of frailty or failure is an unpatriotic act.
In The Case for America Bret Baier argues that neither of these pictures reflects our reality. To make the case for the nation's enduring value, he underscores our fundamental character: unity, freedom, resilience. Baier shares his own reflections alongside those of numerous historians, commentators, and business leaders in a moving ode to a nation.
Reviews / Votes
"Bret?Baier?reminds us that the American story has never been defined by perfection, but by a people continually striving to live up to its founding ideals. In The Case for America, he offers a thoughtful reflection on our history and a powerful reminder that the principles of freedom, unity, and resilience remain essential to the nation's future." - Condoleezza Rice, 66th Secretary of State and Director of Stanford University's Hoover Institution"Bret Baier's The Case for America is an eloquently written and splendidly reasoned homage to the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence. Here is U.S. history that is accessible, delightful and uplifting. Baier, a master storyteller, is fortified by an innate judiciousness married to a smart reporter's instinct for discerning the valuable anecdote from the mundane. This is a fine contribution to America's 250th birthday celebration. Highly Recommended!" - Douglas Brinkley, Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University; author of American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race
"Bret Baier is a distinguished journalist?who also happens to know more about American history than many professional historians.? In The Case for America, he brings both sides of his identity together, revealing that the true source of America's salvation is contained in the founding generation's imperfections, not their purported brilliance." - Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Founding Brothers and The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
"As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Bret Baier's wonderfully engaging book, The Case for America, encourages us with stories of what our founders called 'civic virtue.' Civic virtue is the public devotion that strives for the public good. The founders believe that this virtue is the foundation and best protection of our great nation." - Bill Bennett, Former U.S. Secretary of Education
"In his new book Bret captures what sets America apart as a nation. The American people have shown their resilience, resourcefulness and desire for freedom for 250 years. Whether you agree or disagree with whatever government is in power we should all be proud to be Americans. Bret has written a love letter to our great nation: The Case for America is must reading for anyone who loves America or who has doubts about her greatness." - Ken Langone, co-founder, The Home Depot
"From its earliest days, America has been fueled by the belief that freedom unlocks opportunity and that opportunity unleashes innovation. Bret Baier celebrates that enduring spirit, showing how lessons from our history can guide us forward at this critical moment. This book reminds us why the American experiment still matters." - Steve Case, Co-founder, AOL; Chairman & CEO, Revolution
"Bret Baier has written an extraordinary book about America - a great read for the 250th!" - David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, The Carlyle Group; New York Times bestselling author of How to Lead
"What an act of courage it was for our founders to declare independence 250 years ago. They risked their lives for the "treasonous" act that set in motion the grand experiment of America. In The Case for America, Bret Baier takes us on an inspiring journey inside the country to reveal how we have fulfilled the founders' vision. I highly recommend this wonderful anniversary read. " - Mark Levin
"THE CASE FOR AMERICA is a book that reflects the traits Bret Baier has exhibited every day of his broadcast career, only here he focuses on how America came to be and the remarkable gains we have made, demonstrating how we have become the most consequential country in the world. Bret doesn't just tell you, he shows you!" - Brian Kilmeade
"Leave it to America's most trusted newsman to deliver exactly what the country needs as we approach our 250th birthday as a nation. Bret Baier has brought together many voices and views to answer the question: Can America continue to endure and indeed thrive far into the future despite its many challenges and arguments, competitors and adversaries? Balanced and always objective, Bret gives everyone from everywhere on America's broad political spectrum reasons to be hopeful and clarity about the new obstacles ahead." - Hugh Hewitt
"For a compelling, heartfelt and moving exploration of why the American experiment deserves to be celebrated - and our common citizenship cherished - look no further than Bret Baier's The Case for America. Drawing from our nation's history, its great political texts and the wisdom of its leading citizens past and present, Baier delivers an uplifting and insightful portrait of the American character - and the American idea. As inspiring to those steeped in American history as it is to those just getting an introduction. An essential reading for all as America turns 250." - Daniel Krauthammer, Editor of Charles Krauthammer's The Point of It All: A Lifetime of Great Loves and Endeavors
"Framing our story like a courtroom trial; with a powerful opening argument on the Declaration of Independence, compelling testimony on unity despite dissent, our remarkable resilience, the land of opportunity, our timeless civic ideals, and a winning closing argument on the American Dream-Baier delivers an honest yet deeply hopeful verdict on the great American experiment.? Timely, inspiring, and profoundly patriotic, this book reminds us why the nation we love still stands tall and why its best days, and years, are still ahead." - Douglas Bradburn, Ph.D., President and CEO of George Washington's Mount Vernon
"Bret Baier gives readers a great gift:? he shows us how to celebrate America without dehumanizing other Americans, how to celebrate our inherent dignity that animated the spirit of the Declaration of Independence, how to study our past without fear or favor, how to find in our American story the energy to work for a more perfect union for all Americans." - Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Board of the Special Olympics
"A brisk read... It navigates the reader through the challenges in forming our nation, as well as the divisions, both historical and contemporary, that test our resolve to remain loyal to the ideals from which we were formed... The book offers a view of the country as it is, what it was, and what it aspires to be... From sewing clubs to social fraternities to Rotary Clubs to church guilds, Americans love to form groups that bring us together, and Baier uniquely captures that quality that has endured for centuries and shines in making The Case for America... The book is a must-read ahead of the 250th anniversary. His defense of U.S. history and exceptionalism reads like a courtroom argument for the American dream, making it even more compelling for the reader." - Salena Zito, Washington Examiner
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-336080-8 (9780063360808)
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05/2026
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Bret Baier is the Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the anchor and executive editor of Special Report with Bret Baier. He previously served as Chief White House Correspondent for Fox News Channel and as the network's National Security Correspondent based at the Pentagon. A recipient of the National Press Foundation's Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, Baier is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment and Three Days at the Brink: FDR's Daring Gamble to Win WWII. He lives with his family in Washington, DC.