speeches, addresses, etc., american

Contains reprints of some of the most significant Civil Rights speeches in the history of the United States, each with a brief explanatory introduction.

Presents more than seventy significant speeches and other orations by Hispanic Americans on a variety of issues including affirmative action, civil rights, bilingualism, education, and immigration, each accompanied by a biographical introduction on the speaker.

Traces the history of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, discussing its composition, and providing a behind-the-scenes account of the events leading up to King's delivery of the speech on August 28, 1963.

A collection of statements and speeches in which President George W. Bush rallies against terrorism after the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Presents a selection of short works by African-American leader Frederick Douglass, including speeches, letters, articles, and editorials.

A collection of thirty-six commencement speeches given at colleges around the country between 1838 and 1997 by a variety of politicians, artists, and thinkers, including Jodie Foster, Carl Sagan, Bill Clinton, Ann Richards, and Gloria Steinem.

A collection of speeches, debates, and press conferences spanning President John F. Kennedy's political career. Includes a CD with additional speeches.

A collection of speeches from political figures which deal with the economic, social, and political issues surrounding the Great Depression.

A collection of speeches reflecting a broad range of issues before the American public during 1995 and 1996.

Presents a view of American history through the words, songs, letters, diaries, and other documents of individuals such as pilgrims, pioneers, explorers, slaves, Native Americans, politicians, and astronauts.