"With the Truman book, I wrote the entire account of his experiences in World War I before going over to Europe to follow his tracks in the war. When I got there, there was a certain satisfaction in finding I had it right - it does look like that"

This quote by David McCullough talks to the importance of research and accuracy in writing. McCullough composed a whole account of Harry Truman's experiences in World War I before taking a trip to Europe to follow his tracks in the war. Upon getting here in Europe, McCullough found fulfillment in discovering that his research was precise which his writing was true to the events that had happened. This quote highlights the importance of research study and accuracy in composing, and the satisfaction that features getting it right. It likewise talks to the commitment and dedication of McCullough in his writing, as he was willing to go to terrific lengths to make sure that his work was accurate and real to the events that had taken place.