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Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History

Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History

By Jared Cohen

"This is a nonfiction picture book that unpacks quotes from all 45 American presidents, contextualizing them and explaining not only what they mean but also the impact they had on United States and world history"--

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Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Publish Date: 09/10/2024
Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781665922265
ISBN-10: 1665922265
Language: English

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A New York Times bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut children's book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words and inspiring hope for the future of America. From 1776 to the present day, the Presidents of the United States have been America's most important public speakers. Their words have inspired change throughout the highs and lows of history, from the Declaration of Independence to declarations in support of civil rights, and everything in between. Why did George Washington call for "good faith and justice towards all nations" in his farewell address? What did it mean for Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim, in the middle of the Great Depression, that "the only thing to fear is fear itself?" And in one of the most famous presidential speeches ever given, the Gettysburg Address, why did Abraham Lincoln choose to begin with math ("four score and seven years ago")? In Speaking of America, the meaning and historical impact of quotes from the first forty-five American presidents are illuminated with wit and warmth. Full of fascinating facts that take listeners behind the scenes of American history, this captivating nonfiction book shows how US presidents have used their words to encourage, explain, assert, and defend--while equipping future leaders with the knowledge that they too have the power to change the world.

About the Author

Jared Cohen is the president of global affairs and cohead of applied innovation at Goldman Sachs, where he joined as a partner and member of the firm's management committee in 2022.

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