21 Speeches of the American Presidents • American Book of Days H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com Print Purchase Includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS Print Purchase Includes FREE ONLINE ACCESS Speeches of the American Presidents “This sourcebook will make a welcome addition to any research library. American presidency buffs will also find this volume attractive.” –American Reference Books Annual This new third edition of Speeches of the American Presidents includes over 220 of the most important speeches by all 45 presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Donald J. Trump. An important reference tool for historians and students alike, this resource provides a useful way to study the institution of the presidency and the management styles of the individual presidents through the words of the chief executives themselves. Expanded to include nearly 50 speeches from George W. Bush’s two terms in office, Barack Obama’s eight years in office, and the first year of Donald Trump’s administration, Speeches of the American Presidents, Third Edition, has two primary goals: first, to demonstrate the development of speechmaking as a political instrument for American presidents since the founding of the republic; and second, to give readers the sense of a president’s character as he addresses issues of vital importance to the nation. In-depth essays introduce each chapter and speech to reflect upon the president’s speech-making abilities and techniques while placing each speech in its historical context. A detailed subject index makes it easy to carry out research and find information about specific speeches and presidents throughout the book. Speeches of the American Presidents, Third Edition, is a valuable work through which readers might relive United States history as they consider the works of the man who steered its course. 3rd Edition APRIL 2018 One Volume; 1,100 pages ISBN: 978-1-68217-882-9 List Price: $195 The American Book of Days “Accurate, balanced, well written... Recommended.” –CHOICE “Ideal as a quick reference for anyone interested in learning more about American history.” –Booklist Completely updated, this new edition highlights American holidays and pivotal moments, arranged in an easy-to-use, day-by-day format, so readers can uncover fascinating and often overlooked accounts of American history. A truly unique way to showcase important events in American history. The American Book of Days features 850 essays marking important anniversaries and the birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the 366 days of the year (including February 29th). Since 1937, this unique record has provided readers with a new and interesting way to research pivotal moments in American history, plus a wide variety of holidays and important people. From the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st to the first Women’s Rights Convention on July 19th to former Secretary of State George Marshall’s birthday on December 31st, this is a rich treasure trove of the kind of detail that makes history come alive. The American Book of Days Fifth Edition 5th Edition FEBRUARY 2015 One Volume; 1,400 pages ISBN: 978-1-61925-469-5 List Price: $195 New Edition!