Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy.At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expressi
Woodrow Wilsonis philosophical essay on what makes a person ihuman.i Originally written in 1897 by the 28th president of the United States, this essay underlines the necessity for everyone in the mode
This classic essay on the responsibilities of a doctor was first published in New York in 1769. It remains a perfect gift for a young doctor just starting out or for one who is older and wiser. This c
A classic essay on the knowledge and characteristics a teacher should have, the skills needed for teaching, and the importance of developing the character as well as the mind
Teddy Roosevelt lived a full and accomplished life and shared many of his beliefs in this book, where he tells how to live life to its most productive and fullest.
This classic breakthrough essay by Andrew Carnegie about responsibilities of those of wealth to use their wealth for the good of society first appeared in NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW in 1898. It is just as
On September 17,1796, George Washington announced that he would leave the presidency. His famous farewell address encapsulates a view of the Union, the Constitution, and good citizenship that is an im
Thomas Paine arrived in America from England in 1774. A friend of Ben Franklin, he was a writer of poetry and tracts condemning the slave trade. In 1775, as hostilities between Britain and the coloni
In 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt served as chairwoman of the United Nations committee to create this declaration of moral conscience, now used by Amnest International as their founding document. This hard
The Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and one of the most quoted speeches in United States history. It was delivered at the dedication of the Soldiers' Na
New in Applewood's Books of American Wisdom series is "Paul Revere's Ride," which includes the 1860 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem of the same name, as well as Paul Revere's own account of
The landmark legal document of the United States, the U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the Federal Governement. Signed by the members of the Consitutional Concention in Philadelphia on
