Milestone Documents of American Leaders: Exploring the Primary Sources of Notable Americans by Paul Finkelman (PDF)

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The second title in the groundbreaking “Milestone Documents” series, “Milestone Documents of American Leaders” offers a unique biographical approach to the study of primary source documents. Plus free online access to the full content of this great reference set is available. “Milestone Documents of American Leaders” is the highly anticipated follow up to 2008’s critically acclaimed “Milestone Documents in American History”. This new, four-volume set continues the “Milestone Documents” tradition of pairing primary source texts with expert analysis by esteemed historians. Here, the lives of notable Americans are illuminated through an in-depth study of the primary source texts they produced during their lifetimes. From presidents, jurists, and legislators to influential private citizens both past and present, “American Leaders” features important full-text sources written by the people who shaped the nation – and crucial scholarly analysis to help the documents come alive. The subjects and documents covered include the following – Abraham Lincoln: “Gettysburg Address”, “Emancipation Proclamation”, and second inaugural address; Sandra Day O’Connor: “Bush v. Gore”, “United States v. Lopez”, and “McConnell v. FEC”; Martin Luther King Jr.: “I Have a Dream”, “A Time to Break the Silence” speeches, and “Letter from Birmingham Jail”; Abigail Adams: “Letters to John and John Quincy Adams”; Ronald Reagan: A Time for Choosing speech and Evil Empire speech; Thomas Jefferson: “Declaration of Independence”, Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom, and first inaugural address. Organization and format: Essays are arranged alphabetically by last name of author, and include several sections, including the full text of the primary document; a summary overview of the person’s place in history and their role as a producer of documents; a timeline of key events; a detailed explanation and analysis of the selected primary documents; the impact and legacy of the person’s writings on American history; a selection of quotes; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive glossary. Customers who purchase this set will receive at no extra charge an additional online entry: “Barack Obama”, featuring in-depth analysis of the speeches that catapulted Obama to the presidency, including his 2008 speech on race, and his acceptance speech at the 2008 convention. At a glance: This title contains 4 Volumes; 2,100 pages; and 124 entries. It features a standard structure; general introduction; full text of over 500 Primary Source Documents; 8 Original Teacher Activity Guides; Bibliography; Subject Index and Study Questions.

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Editorial Reviews: From School Library Journal Grade 10 Up—This useful set examines 120 influential Americans in relation to their writings and speeches. A helpful glossary and time line and an undated black-and-white portrait are included in every entry. Each article presents a brief overview and the legacy of the individual; an explanation and analysis of, and essential quotes from, the documents; and additional recommended resources. Short letters, diary entries, and speeches are reproduced in their entirety, while longer documents, such as legal opinions, include only the most salient ideas. Between three and nine primary-source documents are included for each individual. The documents are as personal and poignant as Ronald Reagan’s letter disclosing his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and as public and political as an inaugural address. Documents range from Benjamin Franklin’s writings in 1743 to Condoleezza Rice’s keynote address at the World Economic Forum in 2008. Controversies surrounding the works of these famous Americans are recognized in an unbiased manner. “Questions for Further Study” that follow each entry will generate discussion in history classes and provide a good starting point for history fair projects. The format is similar to Milestone Documents in American History (Schlager Group, 2008) and while there is some overlap between the sets, it is not enough to preclude purchase of this informative work. Purchase includes free access to the ebook version until January 2012. Web setup is a snap, and one site seamlessly links patrons to all the digitized Salem History products in your library.—Patricia N. McClune, Conestoga Valley High School, Lancaster, PA END

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