quotations

"From slogans in pamphlets to speeches at the gallows, phrases from the American Revolution still echo throughout our culture. The ideas shared by colonists, soldiers, and spies inspired rebellion and shaped a new nation. Today, they inform our views of America's promise and principles. Young historians will learn about the lives of the people who coined certain famous and influential phrases. This . . . book . . . will also explore the historical background of certain powerful words and the reasons why the words are still so potent today"--Provided by publisher.

Presents nearly four thousand quotations by Americans and others about America, arranged in nineteen categories, including history, food, and the American people.

Presents more than four hundred quotations by notable Americans throughout history--or about America, by observers from overseas--grouped in twelve themes, including defining moments, war, the arts, and "how we live.".

A collection of essays, speeches, letters, and poems by and about the men and women who first founded America.

Gathers selections from King's writings, speeches, and sermons about racism, civil rights, justice, freedom, faith, nonviolence, and peace.

"This text collects quotations, passages and documents attributed to America's six essential founders. Topics covered include liberty, religion, revolution, Republican government, the Constitution, education, commerce, class, war and peace, and the disenfranchised (slaves, Native Americans, and women). Each of the book's quotations are sourced and quoted so that the reader is able to discern historical and philosophical contexts"--Publisher.

Collects quotations from the presidents, leaders, generals, soldiers, and other people during the American Civil War.

Presents quotations from African-American civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., on such topics as the community of man, religion, and justice, as well as excerpts from his "I've Been to the Mountain Top" and "I Have a Dream" speeches.

Examines the truth behind fifty-four famous quotes by such notable people as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abigail Adams, Nathan Hale, and Thomas Paine.