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Landmark American Speeches is a collection of outstanding American eloquence, plainly spoken public words, that allows readers to hear from those unforgettable men and women who have made our history. The first volume of this collection, The 17th and 18th Centuries, presents 23 timeless speeches. Each speech is placed in its correct historic context by a complete biography of the speaker, a history of the speech, and a bibliography of the event. Some of the speeches in this volume include: Benjamin Franklin, "Signing the Constitution"; Patrick Henry, "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!"; and George Washington, The Farewell Address." Vol. II presents speeches from the 19th century, and Vol. III the 20th century.Harrison, Maureen is the author of 'Landmark American Speeches The 17th & 18th Centuries', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756775124 and ISBN 0756775124.
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