The Patriot's History Reader

A Patriot's History of the United States has become a modern classic for its defense of America as a unique country founded on justice, equality, and freedom for all. The Patriot's History Reader continues this tradition by going back to the original sources-the documents, speeches, and legal decisions that shaped our country into what it is today. The authors explore both oft-cited documents-the Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, and Roe v. Wade-as well as those that are less famous. Among these are George Washington's letter to Alexander Hamilton, which essentially outlined America's military strategy for the next 150 years, and Herbert Hoover's speech on business ethics, which looks at the government's role in regulating private enterprise. This book sheds new light on the principles and personalities that have made America great.