Great American Documents for Latter-day Saint Families

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Mormonism

• Author: Valetta, Thomas R.
• ISBN: 9781609071097
• Publisher: Deseret Book Company
• Publication: January 1, 2011
• Imprint: Deseret Book
• Language: English

"Impressive."
—U.S. Representative Rob Bishop

"What a treasure for me and my family! This book provides important background on each of these critical documents, and does it in a very engaging and inspiring manner. It will sit on the coffee table in our living room for many years to come."
—Chris Stewart, co-author of The Miracle of Freemdom and Seven Miracles that Saved America

Have you ever tried to read the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution, but found them difficult to understand? Would you like to see evidence of God’s hand throughout the unique history of the United States? Great American Documents for Latter-day Saint Families discusses several vital documents of American freedom and liberty—as well as providing background on the key leaders who helped create these documents and establish our remarkable heritage—showing how these documents laid the foundation of this great nation and provided a cradle for the Restoration of the Gospel. Based on the format of the other books in the Latter-day Saint Families series, this book provides historical background and prophetic insights, thought-provoking questions, and rich images that help explain our nation’s history. This family-friendly book is an essential resource for parents, students, teachers, scout leaders, and public officials. Guaranteed to inform and sure to inspire, this book will become a favorite for all who love their God, family, and country and who want to keep the embers of freedom burning right.

Contents
Introduction
Kinds of Helps Found in Great American Documents for Latter-day Saint Families
1. The Mayflower Compact (1620)
2. A Model of Christian Charity (1630)
3. Common Sense (1776)
4. The Declaration of Independence (1776)
5. The Constitution of the United States of America (1787)
6. The Bill of Rights (1789)
7. George Washington's Farewell Address (1796)
8. Thomas Jefferson's Confidential Letter to Congress (1803)
9. The Star-Spangled Banner (1814)
10. The Monroe Doctrine (1823)
11. Battle Hymn of the Republic (1861)
12. The Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
13. The Gettysburg Address (1863)
14. Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865)
15. The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1920)
16. John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (20 January 1961)
17. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (28 August 1963)
18. Ronald Reagan's Speech: "The Boys of Pointe du Hoc" (6 June 1984)
Sources Cited