Let Freedom Ring: The Words That Shaped Our America

This volume, compiled after Sept. 11, 2001, celebrates freedom . . . for all people, of every race, religion, & gender. It's what makes America strong & proud, why this great nation stands tall, & what its citizens fight for & defend at all costs. This country's leaders have debated & defined what these ideals are. They have written & spoken about them -- inspiring, comforting, & bringing the country through periods of growth & good times as well as adversity & strife. Magnificently illustrated with photographs & patriotic images, here are words that have shaped America, from the brave oath of the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to George W. Bush's poignant presidential address to Congress following the tragic events of Sept. 11.n/a is the author of 'Let Freedom Ring: The Words That Shaped Our America', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756766276 and ISBN 0756766273.