Historic Presidential Speeches (1908-1993) Audio Book

Description:

Hear the speeches of chief executives spanning 85 years of American history, from William Howard Taft at the turn of the century to Bill Clinton in 1993. This comprehensive 6 volume collection includes the most famous and finest orations of 17 American presidents. Many of the speeches have been handpicked by the president who gave them, or by his estate. You'll hear Theodore Roosevelt speak about the Progressive Party, listen to FDR give his inspiring "we have just begun to fight" campaign address, and hear Richard Nixon present his 1969 address to the nation about the Vietnam War. These riveting speeches give a unique perspective on the nation's past, revealing which events - from trust-busting to the Great Depression to the Middle East oil crisis - were important enough to command an address from the U.S. commander-in-chief.

Key Terms: nationalism, presidents / presidency, Vietnam, Soviet Union, Great Depression, JFK, FDR, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and more