| Fellow Citizens: The Penguin Book of U.S. Presidential Addresses Contributor(s): Remini, Robert V. (Editor), Remini, Robert V. (Introduction by), Remini, Robert V. (Commentaries by) |
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ISBN: 0143114530 ISBN-13: 9780143114536 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $14.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2008 Annotation: The complete American presidential inaugural addresses featuring historical background by a National Book Award winner A testament to the power of oratory, this stirring and often surprising collection includes all fifty-five United States presidential inaugural addresses, as well as a general introduction and commentary that provides historical context for each speech. Marking pivotal moments in American history, readers will learn: a[ How George Washington came to ad-lib aSo help me, Goda at the end of his first inaugural address a[ Why Thomas Jeffersonas first inaugural address is considered one of the finest ever delivered a[ The historical background behind Franklin D. Rooseveltas aThe only thing we have to fear is fear itselfa and John F. Kennedyas aAsk not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.a |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Political Science | American Government - Executive Branch - Literary Collections | American - General |
| Dewey: 352.238 |
| LCCN: 2008019970 |
| Series: Penguin Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.52" W x 8.38" (0.91 lbs) 496 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The complete American presidential inaugural addresses featuring historical background by a National Book Award winner A testament to the power of oratory, this stirring and often surprising collection includes all fifty-five United States presidential inaugural addresses, as well as a general introduction and commentary that provides historical context for each speech. Marking pivotal moments in American history, readers will learn: - How George Washington came to ad-lib 'So help me, God' at the end of his first inaugural address - Why Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address is considered one of the finest ever delivered - The historical background behind Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself' and John F. Kennedy's 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.' |