This important collection of great documents which our founding fathers wrote as they formed the foundation of America's democratic government are now available in this beautifully designed book. Inspiring, compelling, and influential speeches and documents include: • Patrick Henry's dramatic "Give me liberty or give me death" speech he gave at the start of the American Revolution • The Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's authoritative reasoning for rejecting our allegiance to the government of King George III • The Constitution of the United States • The Federalist, No. 10. James Madison argues for a large republic over a pure democracy as a safeguard against domestic faction and insurrection • George Washington's First Inaugural Address • George Washington's Farewell Address • Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address • The Monroe Doctrine, the foundation of American foreign policy • Prospectus for The Liberator, William Lloyd Garrison's major platform used to attack slavery and its supporters, inspire action, and promote equal rights for all • Andrew Jackson's Veto of the Bank Bill • Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address • The Emancipation Proclamation • The Gettysburg Address • The Second Inaugural Address Abraham Lincoln delivered in the closing weeks of the Civil WarAn indispensable reference for students, this handy compendium will also serve as an invaluable introduction for general readers to American political writing.
