
David W. Swafford
David W. Swafford is a writer-editor with thirty-plus years in news production (newspapers, magazines, wire services, and cable television), global marketing communications (internal and external, for profit and nonprofit), advertising, and creative writing. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism, a minor in classical literature, experience in Latin America, and speaks fluent Spanish. David works as a newspaper reporter in suburban Kansas City, independently edits the membership publication of the General Society Sons of the Revolution, and contributes historical articles to print and online markets. He has also co-written/ghosted a growing number of memoirs, biographies, and other extended-length projects for individual clients.
Articles by David W. Swafford

Not every American colonist agreed with separating from Britain. Leaders of the patriot cause, therefore, invoked symbols of the Great Awakening to convince the undecided.