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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... justice of the people ? Is there any better or equal hope in the world ? In our present differences , is either party without faith of being in the right ? If the Almighty Ruler of Nations , with His eternal truth and justice , be on ...
... justice of the people ? Is there any better or equal hope in the world ? In our present differences , is either party without faith of being in the right ? If the Almighty Ruler of Nations , with His eternal truth and justice , be on ...
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... justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good . We believe that all men have the right to freedom of thought and expression . We believe that all men are cre- ated equal because they are created in the image of God ...
... justice under law and equal opportunity to share in the common good . We believe that all men have the right to freedom of thought and expression . We believe that all men are cre- ated equal because they are created in the image of God ...
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... justice . We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now . This is not time to engage in the luxury of cool- ing off or to take the tranquilizing drug of grad- ualism . Now is the time to make ...
... justice . We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now . This is not time to engage in the luxury of cool- ing off or to take the tranquilizing drug of grad- ualism . Now is the time to make ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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