Finding Our Words: Words That Made America

FINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America FOR AMERICA'S 250TH AND ALWAYS"This book should not be read with the eyes alone, but should also be heard. The speeches should help us to find our own voices. . . . Their words should become ours."—Tracy Lee SimmonsFINDING OUR WORDS: Words That Made America is a collection of some of the most inspiring words spoken by American leaders since our founding. Every speech is launched with a prefacing essay by Tracy Lee Simmons, acclaimed journalist who has written widely for The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Review, and is the author of Climbing Parnassus: A New Apologia for Greek and Latin. In the essays, Simmons shows how each speech fits into the broad mosaic of the American story.The speeches in the book delivered before audio recording was available are read by notable figures in America today including Michael Knowles, Andrew Klavan, Spencer Klavan, Bill Whittle, and Scott Ott; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) Kent Hillhouse; leaders in classical education; and others.Speeches recorded live in the 20th century are presented here in the original, including addresses by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, and Ronald Reagan."If they can hear, they are learning. The riches to be had by listening to this book now, and from now on, are not only for adults, but also, and especially, for children of all ages."—Allison Ellis, EditorPLEASE NOTE: This audiobook features a unique, spoken-word-only experience, expertly produced for listeners. It includes exclusive bonus material not found in the print edition, including a new greeting from the editor, and a special reading by Maj. Gen. Andrew Juknelis in honor of those who have answered the call of duty in countless way across the land. Read more