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George Washington’s Farewell Address
Since 1862, there has been a tradition in the U.S. Senate that George Washington’s Farewell Address be read on his birthday, February 22. Though it’s considered to be his best and most famous speech,...
View ArticlePatrick Henry: “Give Me Liberty…”
March 23 is the anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Here are some resources in honor of the day: Patrick Henry Biography – Tutored by his father and uncle,...
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Imprimis: Free Monthly Speech Digest
Imprimis, Latin for “in the first place,” is the monthly speech digest of Hillsdale College. Founded in 1844, Hillsdale is the leading conservative college in America. Published since 1972, Imprimis is...
View Article150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address
“Four score and seven years ago…” Today marks the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s famous “Gettysburg Address.” The speech, delivered at noon on November 19, 1863, was a moving tribute to those...
View ArticleCelebrate MLK Jr. Day with “I Have a Dream” Speech and Video
Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the birthday of the historical civil rights leader. MLK Jr.’s birthday is actually on January 15, but each year the federal holiday is observed near that date. To...
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The Gettysburg Address
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave his famous speech at the dedication of Gettysburg National Cemetery on Cemetery Hill at the battlefield site. Print out a copy Lincoln’s 2-minute...
View ArticleMLK “I Have a Dream” Speech
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is the text and video of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Click here to open the text in a new window.
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Infographic: Open Your Child’s Mind with Books
Reading with your kids can help them in surprising ways — beyond learning language. This infographic describes the many ways books can open children’s minds as they grow.
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President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address of November 19, 1863
The largest Civil War battle ever waged in the Western Hemisphere was fought near the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863 and ended two days later...
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Learn American History through Literature
What So Proudly We Hail: Literary-based curricula made simple. History lessons made memorable. What So Proudly We Hail (www.whatsoproudlywehail.org) is your one-stop source for free, literary-based...
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