Highlighting America's Noble Heritage

• Profound quotes from founding Fathers, Presidents, Statesmen, Scientists, Constitutions, Court decisions and more
• For use in journalism articles, civic and campaign addresses, high school and college reports, speeches, debates, letters to Editors and elected officials and more
• Alphabetically arranged
• Fully footnoted and illustrated
• An excellent reference source for teachers, students, educators, politicians, officials, military staff, school boards, public and private schools, libraries and more

Sample quotes:

"The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained."
-- George Washington, 1789, Inaugural Address

"I therefore beg leave to move that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessing on our deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning..."
-- Benjamin Franklin, 1787, Constitutional Convention

"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever."
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1781, Notes on the State of Virginia

"It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness..."
-- Abraham Lincoln, 1863, Proclamation of National Fast

Pages: 845 (paperback)