A Chicken Was There Celebrate America: Stories of the People, Places, and Events That Inspired the American Dream

A Chicken Was ThereCelebrate AmericaStories of the People, Places, and Events That Inspired the American DreamWhen Thomas Jefferson sat down to write the Declaration of Independence, a chicken was there.When Apollo 11 soared toward the moon, a chicken was there.When Jackie Robinson stepped up to the plate, a chicken was there.Now, for the first time, the chickens who witnessed American history’s most defining moments, tell their stories. With sharp wit and wide-eyed charm, these hens and roosters offer a front-row seat to the events that shaped a nation. From the fight for independence to the struggle for equality, chickens witnessed history like no other- reporting events with surprising insight, and a healthy dose of humor.Part historical fiction, part playful satire, A Chicken Was There reveals the untold side of the American Dream—through the eyes of the most unlikely witnesses imaginable.From the carving of Mount Rushmore to the settling of the frontier, from Amelia Earhart’s daring flight to George Washington’s icy crossing of the Delaware… a chicken was there. Read more