Memorable American Speeches

Memorable American Speeches: Democracy and Nationality is a book by John Vance Cheney that collects some of the most important speeches in American history. The book covers speeches from the colonial period to the 20th century, and includes speeches by presidents, politicians, activists, and other notable figures. The speeches are organized thematically, with sections on democracy, nationality, and other topics. The book includes famous speeches such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt's ""Four Freedoms"" speech, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s ""I Have a Dream"" speech, as well as lesser-known speeches by figures such as Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. In addition to the speeches themselves, the book includes introductions that provide historical context and analysis of the speeches. The book is intended for readers interested in American history, politics, and rhetoric, and provides a valuable resource for anyone looking to study or understand the evolution of American democracy and nationalism.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.