America Back Then: A Compilation of Historic, Patriotic Literature

Forside
iUniverse, 29. apr. 2002 - 216 sider
America should remember her noble heritage, just as a queen should remember her nobility. Remembering helps keep the past alive, and makes the present more meaningful. America Back Then aims to help keep America's noble past alive.This book is a compilation of various letters, diary excerpts, speeches, proclamations and other writings by historic personalities and presidents of the United States. A letter from Christopher Columbus (1492), the Mayflower Compact (1620), the Articles of Confederation (1781), a letter from George Washington presenting the Constitution (1787), the Constitution of the United States (1791), Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (1863), and nineteen other selections make America Back Then an informative and fun read.With its reader-friendly style, it can also be used as a reference source. America Back Then is a fine contribution to American letters, sure to find a pleasing place among books of historic, patriotic significance.

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A LETTER TO THE KING AND QUEEN OF SPAIN
9
ORDEAL AT VALLEY FORGE
25
LETTER PRESENTING THE CONSTITUTION
43
GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH
57
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
63
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
91
FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS
105
Declarations and Constitutions
121
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
139
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
153
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION
183
About the Editor
199
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