The essential American

the long version

Compiled by syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman and featuring a foreword by her father bestselling author and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, this is the ultimate patriot's resource. Featuring well-known and lesser-known documents and speeches, as well as bonus material, included are : the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution; Daniel Webster's Plymouth oration; Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address; Douglas MacArthur's Duty, Honor, Country speech; Ronald Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate. Bonus Lists: American Presidents (and their presidential parties), all 50 states (with their capitals and year of admittance to the Union), etc.