The Essential American: 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own

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More than ever, Americans are realizing that if we want to keep this country great, we must be citizen patriots. And here's the handbook every citizen patriot needs: The Essential American, featuring the fundamental documents of our nation's history. Compiled by syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman and featuring a foreword by her father—bestselling author and former Speaker of the House—Newt Gingrich, The Essential American is the ultimate patriot's resource. Featuring well-known and lesser-known documents and speeches, as well as bonus material, The Essential American includes: The Declaration of IndependenceThe ConstitutionDaniel Webster's Plymouth OrationAbraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural AddressDouglas MacArthur's Duty, Honor, Country speechRonald Reagan's Speech at the Brandenburg GateBONUS Lists: American Presidents (and their presidential parties), all 50 states (with their capitals and year of admittance to the Union), etc. A bonus DVD, with more than 1,000 additional documents and articles critical to our nation's history. And much more! Perfect for the patriot in your life, The Essential American belongs under every Christmas tree in America!