Travel with Rick Steves · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Historian David McCullar was remembered for his work on the Wright brothers, highlighting their significant impact on the nation. Rick Steves expressed admiration for their ingenuity and humanity, noting that McCullar's book about them showcased what is genuinely great about America.
“historian David McCullar reminds us how the Wright brothers changed the world. My admiration for them as human beings is greater even than my absolute awe at the workings of their minds.”
“Coming up, we'll also revisit our conversation with the late historian David McCullar, back when his book about the Wright brothers had just been published. McCullar dedicated his life to helping us better understand the people and events that changed the nation. His work on the Wright brothers reminds us of what's genuinely great about America.”