The book presents ideas and articles from the American founders. These include: - What did the Founding Fathers mean by "provide for the general welfare" in the Constitution? - Don't we have a democracy today? And aren't we trying to spread democracy around the globe? Did the Founding Fathers really think that the creation of democracy was sure to end in "suicide?" And that democracy was the essence of tyranny? - What role did religion play with the Founding Fathers and the founding of the nation? - Why did some states oppose the Bill of Rights? - What about the future of the Federal Government and the country? What were the Founding Fathers' thoughts and concerns? Were they concerned about where it might be headed when they passed it on to the following generations? - What powers did the Founding Fathers believe the Constitution gave to the Federal Government? And what powers were not given to the Federal Government? - Were the New England states really the first to plan to secede from the Union long before the South? - What did the Founding Fathers have to say about accumulating a national debt?

This book is for gleaning profound quotes from our founding father's published source documents, and original letters. Despite arguments from the left our early patriots had a profound faith in God, understood the reasons behind our 2nd Amendment to the Constitution and the importance of upholding the essence of our form of government. These patriots would be proud of the selection of quotations used in this small book. Readers not only have original quotes from the writers and speakers, but an excellent biography for each person quoted is also included with a bibliography of published document listings and where practicable internet links. You will understand the importance of God, Guns, & Government and this book is a great source for students of the Great Awakening through quotes from the writers and speakers, an excellent biography.

Filled with over two hundred quotes from John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and more, The Founding Fathers: Quotes, Quips, and Speeches captures the essence of America's most influential leaders in an elegant collection that explores the American Revolution. Discover their thoughts on honesty, democracy, perseverance, hope, liberty, and leadership, and read from landmark speeches of the day—from Samuel Adam's 1776 address to the Continental Congress to George Washington's resignation speech. Hear the voices of the people who changed the world. Praise for Abraham Lincoln: Quotes, Quips, and Speeches "An easy and enjoyable introduction to one of America's greatest presidents and heroes."—Tom Schwartz, historian emeritus for the state of Illinois "Gordon Leidner provides readers with a toothsome smorgasbord of Abraham Lincoln's wit and wisdom. This volume is an excellent introduction to the Great Emancipator's humanity, philosophy, humor, and eloquence."—Michael Burlingame, Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in Lincoln Studies, University of Illinois-Springfield "Abraham Lincoln had the God-given talent to express himself in words that the people felt and understood. [This] book enables readers to sample and touch the greatness of Lincoln through his letters, public papers, and speeches."—Edwin C. Bearrs, historican emeritus, National Park Service

This book is for gleaning profound quotes from our founding father's published source documents, and original letters. Despite arguments from the left our early patriots had a profound faith in God, understood the reasons behind our 2nd Amendment to the Constitution and the importance of upholding the essence of our form of government. These patriots would be proud of the selection of quotations used in this small book. Readers not only have original quotes from the writers and speakers, but an excellent biography for each person quoted is also included with a bibliography of published document listings and where practicable internet links. You will understand the importance of God, Guns, & Government and this book is a great source for students of the Great Awakening through quotes from the writers and speakers, an excellent biography.

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A landmark work of history explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals—Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison—confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation. “A splendid book—humane, learned, written with flair and radiant with a calm intelligence and wit.” —The New York Times Book Review The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers—re-examined here as Founding Brothers—combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes—Hamilton and Burr’s deadly duel, Washington’s precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams’ administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin’s attempt to force Congress to confront the issue of slavery and Madison’s attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams’ famous correspondence—Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history.

A Pocket-Sized Collection of Quotations by Benjamin Franklin in an Elegant Hardcover Edition

This collection gathers quotations, passages and documents attributed to America's six essential founders. Topics include liberty, religion, revolution, republican government, the constitution, education, commerce, class, war and peace, and the disenfranchised (slaves, Native Americans and women). Each quotation is sourced and quoted fully enough for the reader to discern its historical and philosophical context.