American Orations

American Orations: Studies in American Political History is a book edited by Alexander Johnston that features a collection of speeches from notable figures in American history. The book includes speeches from the early days of the country, such as Patrick Henry's ""Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death"" speech, as well as speeches from more recent times, such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s ""I Have a Dream"" speech. The speeches cover a wide range of topics, including civil rights, war, and democracy. The book provides a unique insight into American history through the words of those who helped shape it. Johnston's editing provides context for each speech, giving readers a deeper understanding of the historical significance of each one. Overall, American Orations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or public speaking.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.