Our Country's Founders
A Book of Advice for Young People
This adapted version highlights the speeches, letters, poems, and articles of the brave men and women who founded our great nation, including George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Their advice on values such as patriotism, love, civility, education, industry, justice, and piety still rings true for young people today.
Our Country's Founders also includes important documents such as the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, a time line, and biographical notes on our revolutionary forefathers. This essential volume provides all the background needed to appreciate these timeless lessons and advice from America's founders.
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- Simon Pulse |
- 320 pages |
- ISBN 9780689844690 |
- June 2001 |
- Grades 7 and up
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Chapter 1
PATRIOTISM AND COURAGE
Patriotism means love of country. How do we demonstrate our love of country? At the most basic level, we do so by voting with our feet -- by remaining here in this country rather than living elsewhere. But there are more active ways to be a patriot. We stand for the national anthem. We obey the laws. We vote, and hold elective offices. We celebrate our national birthday, the Fourth of July, and throughout the year, we observe other national holidays, such as Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. And in times of war, Americans risk their lives to fight for their country...
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