Strong voices: fifteen American speeches worth knowing

"A collection of speeches that showcases the voices of those at the reins of power and of those who are not. Read the original words, sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety, that have shaped our cultural fabric. Introductions provide historical context and critical insights into the...

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Main Author: Bolden, Tonya 1959- (Author)
Other Authors: Velasquez, Eric 1961- (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers [2020]
Edition:First edition
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Summary:"A collection of speeches that showcases the voices of those at the reins of power and of those who are not. Read the original words, sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety, that have shaped our cultural fabric. Introductions provide historical context and critical insights into the meaning and impact of every speech. For each speech, writer and history lover Tonya Bolden provides an introduction-- telling us what was going on at the time, who the person was, and what it all meant. And along the way, Bolden provides many fascinating insights. Understanding what a speech meant at the time can help us unlock what it means for us today" --
Item Description:Includes timeline
Physical Description:125 pages color illustrations 29 cm
Audience:Ages 8 up
ISBN:9780062572042
0062572040

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