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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... peace of the world is involved and the free- dom of its peoples , and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of au- tocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will , not by the ...
... peace of the world is involved and the free- dom of its peoples , and the menace to that peace and freedom lies in the existence of au- tocratic governments backed by organized force which is controlled wholly by their will , not by the ...
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... peace , stabil- ity , and freedom in the world . We have sought no territory and we have imposed our will on none ... peace .... In the coming years , our program for peace and freedom will emphasize four major courses of action . First ...
... peace , stabil- ity , and freedom in the world . We have sought no territory and we have imposed our will on none ... peace .... In the coming years , our program for peace and freedom will emphasize four major courses of action . First ...
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... peace and human better- ment .... A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment . Our arms must be mighty , ready for instant action , so that no po- tential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction ...
... peace and human better- ment .... A vital element in keeping the peace is our military establishment . Our arms must be mighty , ready for instant action , so that no po- tential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction ...
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The Mayflower Compact | 3 |
A Demand to Limit Search and Seizure | 9 |
Chief Logans Lament | 15 |
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