| The Essential American Lib/E: A Patriot's Resource; 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own Library Edition Contributor(s): Gingrich-Cushman, Jackie (Author), Hart, Vanessa (Read by), Meskimen, Jim (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1441778349 ISBN-13: 9781441778345 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing OUR PRICE: $94.50 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism - History | United States - General - Political Science | American Government - General |
| Dewey: 973 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.6" W x 6.2" (0.70 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: More than ever, Americans are realizing that if we want to keep this country great, we must be citizen-patriots. And here's the handbook every citizen-patriot needs: The Essential American, featuring the fundamental documents of our nation's history. Compiled by syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman and featuring a foreword by her father--bestselling author and former Speaker of the House--Newt Gingrich, The Essential American is the ultimate patriot's resource. Featuring well-known and lesser-known documents and speeches, as well as bonus material, The Essential American includes the Declaration of Independence; the Constitution; Daniel Webster's Plymouth Oration; Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address; Douglas MacArthur's Duty, Honor, Country speech; Ronald Reagan's speech at the Brandenburg Gate; and much more |
Contributor Bio(s): Cushman, Jackie Gingrich: - Jackie Gingrich Cushman is a syndicated columnist and coauthor of The 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours. Hart, Vanessa: -Vanessa Hart (1959-2014) narrated dozens of award-winning audiobooks in her career. She was a finalist for the 2009 Voicey Award for Best Female Voice and was a finalist in the 2008 Audie Awards. Meskimen, Jim: -Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio. Gingrich, Newt: -Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, is coauthor of several bestselling books, including Pearl Harbor: A Novel of December 8 and Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War. He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and is the longest-serving teacher of the Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course at the United States Air Force's Air University. Gingrich-Cushman, Jackie: -Jackie Gingrich Cushman is a syndicated columnist and coauthor of The 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours. |