The Foundation of Freedom: A Collection of Historic American Documents and Speeches - Softcover

The Foundation of Freedom: A Collection of Historic American Documents and Speeches The freedoms cherished by Americans today were born in the foundational documents that shaped the United States as a country more than two centuries ago. Clarified in the speeches given by the country's leaders at critical moments throughout our history, these freedoms are at the core of who we are as a nation. These historic documents and speeches are now collected into one convenient volume. One section of the book includes documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution and more. In another section, you'll find a collection of speeches such as selections from Thomas Paine's American Crisis , Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Dwight Eisenhower's Military-Industrial Complex Speech, and John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. We all share a common passion for the words of freedom. The Foundation of Freedom gives us the opportunity to revisit our past and reminds us of the beauty of the freedoms declared by our forebears. This extraordinary collection of American documents and speeches is a must-have for students or anyone interested in learning more about American history. It also makes a great ready reference, companion reader, or gift for anyone enriched by the foundation of our freedom. Softcover. 126 pages.