The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · November 14, 2023
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- Who it’s for
- Gregg Jarrett introduces a collection of founding texts and later speeches across American history.
- Themes
- American founding documents, Patriotic ideals, Milestones in U.S. history
- Genres
- Constitutional Theory, National Government, Civics
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PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA! Rediscover the ideals that have kept America free for more than two centuries. The United States has achieved more for human freedom and prosperity than any other nation on earth. Undoubtedly, we owe our success to those who fought and, in many cases, died to protect our ideals. In this beautiful keepsake volume, those ideals are preserved for every American patriot.
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With an introduction and commentary by acclaimed legal analyst Gregg Jarrett, this deluxe collection includes the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, select Federalist Papers, and the Articles of Confederation. Also within these pages are the words of generations of Americans who have built upon the founders’ legacy and left their own mark on American history, including: - Frederick Douglass’s July 4th speech - Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural Address - The Emancipation Proclamation - Victoria C. Woodhull's Address on Women's Suffrage - Albert Einstein's Letter to Roosevelt on the Atomic Bomb - Ronald Reagan’s "A Time for Choosing" speech and Berlin Wall speech - Barack Obama's Announcement of the death of Osama Bin Laden - Donald J. Trump's speech on the 75th anniversary of D-Day In an era when too many have forgotten our nation's past, these words are needed more than ever to rekindle the American spirit. The founders' great experiment isn't over. The Constitution of the United States and Other Patriotic Documents spans the centuries of our history to inspire all who treasure our country's great heritage.
Founding Documents
Gregg Jarrett introduces a collection of founding texts and later speeches across American history.
Come here for
- The Declaration of Independence
- Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
Expect
- Jarrett’s introduction and commentary
- Documents spanning centuries of American history
Where it sits
| Constitutional Theory | 63% |
|---|---|
| Civics | 36% |
| National Government | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- History of Education
- Home Schooling
- U.S. History
- Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
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- Civil War Era
- Philosophy Resources
- Political History & Ideas
- Constitutional Theory
- Authors
- Gregg Jarrett
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- November 14, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- American founding documents · Patriotic ideals · Milestones in U.S. history
- Reading lane
- History of Education