The American Reader: Words that Moved a NationDiane Ravitch HarperCollins, 1990 - 383 páginas The American Reader is a uniquely readable anthology of writings and thoughts that are important in American history. The approximately 200 chronologically arranged selections, while all historically and culturally important, were chosen primarily for their literary quality and their interest to readers today. Illustrated. |
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... Senator Stephen A. Douglas for the Senate seat from Illinois , he challenged Douglas to a series of debates across the state . Douglas was a national figure in the Democratic Party , and Lincoln was little known outside the state ...
... Senator Stephen A. Douglas for the Senate seat from Illinois , he challenged Douglas to a series of debates across the state . Douglas was a national figure in the Democratic Party , and Lincoln was little known outside the state ...
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... Senate has been made a. political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny - fear , ignorance , bigotry , and smear ... Senate debate - and I use the word " debate " advisedly . As a United States Senator , I am not proud of Thes hese ...
... Senate has been made a. political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny - fear , ignorance , bigotry , and smear ... Senate debate - and I use the word " debate " advisedly . As a United States Senator , I am not proud of Thes hese ...
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... Senate has been made a rendezvous for vilification , for selfish po- litical gain at the sacrifice of individual reputa- tions and national unity . I am not proud of the way we smear outsiders from the floor of the Senate and hide ...
... Senate has been made a rendezvous for vilification , for selfish po- litical gain at the sacrifice of individual reputa- tions and national unity . I am not proud of the way we smear outsiders from the floor of the Senate and hide ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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