The American patriot's almanac : [daily readings on America] / William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb.
Material type: TextPublication details: Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2008.Description: xii, 515 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781595552679
- 1595552677
- 973 22
- E179 .B53 2008
Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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single unit book | HAC Library - Holdings of the American Academy in Berlin HAC – 1st floor – Library Room – Open Stacks | R (Reference collection) | R:E179.B53 2008 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 2023-0393 |
Subtitle from cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The stories, symbols, heroes, and famous words in this book are important because they help tell us who we are as Americans. They remind us that we're all a part of this wonderful common enterprise called the United States.
Introduction: The American patriot -- Twelve great reasons to love a great country -- Flags of the Revolutionary War -- The history of the Stars and Stripes -- Fifty all-American movies -- Flag etiquette: Guidelines for displaying and handling the U.S. flag -- How the Declaration of Independence was written and signed -- The Declaration of Independence -- How the Constitution was written and ratified -- The Constitution of the United States -- The Bill of Rights -- Amendments to the U.S. Constitution since the Bill of Rights -- The Gettysburg Address -- The Emancipation Proclamation -- The Pledge of Allegiance -- The American's Creed -- Songs of American patriotism -- Poems of American patriotism -- Prayers for the American people.
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