More than ever, Americans are realizing that if we want to keep this country great, we must be citizen patriots. And here�s the handbook every citizen patriot needs: The Essential American, featuring the fundamental documents of our nation�s history. Compiled by syndicated columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman and featuring a foreword by her father�bestselling author and former Speaker of the House�Newt Gingrich, The Essential American is the ultimate patriot�s resource. Featuring well-known and lesser-known documents and speeches, as well as bonus material, The Essential American includes: The Declaration of Independence The Constitution Daniel Webster�s Plymouth Oration Abraham Lincoln�s Second Inaugural Address Douglas MacArthur�s Duty, Honor, Country speech Ronald Reagan�s Speech at the Brandenburg Gate BONUS Lists: American Presidents (and their presidential parties), all 50 states (with their capitals and year of admittance to the Union), etc. A bonus DVD, with more than 1,000 additional documents and articles critical to our nation�s history. And much more! Perfect for the patriot in your life, The Essential American belongs under every Christmas tree in America!