A Documentary History of the United States

Synopsis

Here in a single volume are the documents, speeches and letters that have forged American history, accompanied by interpretations of their significance by noted historian and broadcaster Richard D. Heffner. The book includes the complete text of the Declaration of Independence, the complete Constitution of the United States, the Emancipation Proclamation, FDR's 'Four Freedoms' speech, JFK's inaugural address, Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, documents relating to 9/11 and Barack Obama's inaugural address.