Overview
From the early years of our nationās history, when George Washington wrote his humble yet powerful Farewell Address, to our current age, when Barack Obama delivered his moving speech on the fiftieth anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, Americaās presidents have upheld a tradition of exceptional writing. Now, for the first time, the greatest presidential writings in history are united in one monumental treasury: the very best campaign orations, early autobiographies, presidential speeches, postpresidential reflections, and much more.
In these pages, we see not only the words that shaped our nation, like Abraham Lincolnās Emancipation Proclamation and Franklin D. Rooseveltās Infamy speech, but also the words of young politicians claiming their place in our history, including excerpts from Woodrow Wilsonās Congressional Government and Obamaās career-making convention speech, and the words of mature leaders reflecting on their legacies, including John Adamās autobiography and Harry S. Trumanās Memoirs. We even see hidden sides of the presidents that the public rarely glimpses: noted outdoorsman Teddy Rooseveltās great passion for literature or sunny Ronald Reaganās piercing childhood memories of escorting home his alcoholic father.
Encompassing notable favorites like Lincolnās Gettysburg Address and John F. Kennedyās Inaugural Address as well as lesser-known texts like Thomas Jeffersonās Notes on the State of Virginia and James Polkās candid White House diary, The Best Presidential Writing showcases Americaās presidents as thinkers, citizens, and leaders.
More than simply a curation of must-read presidential writings, this unique collection presents the story of America itself, told by its highest leaders. What is America? Who is America for? What will America become? Since our nationās founding, different presidents have offered different answers. In their writings, we see frontiers expand, ideals transform, and novel ideas take root. Even the most famous speeches find new meanings or fresh connections when read in this sweeping context, making The Best Presidential Writing a trove full of insight and an essential historical document.
This book title, The Best Presidential Writing (From 1789 to the Present), ISBN: 9781476788531, by Craig Fehrman, published by Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster (October 13, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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