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1. | | I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr. Available on: Online Audio | Online Video"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." |
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2. | | Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Available on: Audio Download"Fourscore and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation... |
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3. | | Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" Speech by Patrick Henry Available on: Audio DownloadOn March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered a speech which supported military action against the British. This stirring speech swayed the vote and was most likely the deciding factor in committing Virginia troops to fight the British. |
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4. | | Common Sense by Thomas Paine Available on: Audio DownloadCommon Sense is perhaps the work single most responsible for the American Revolution. |
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5. | | The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton Available on: PodcastThe Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles arguing for the ratification of the United States Constitution. |
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6. | | The Founding Documents Podcast by Various Authors Available on: PodcastThe Founding Documents Podcast is a periodic showcase presented in audio format. Here you will be able to listen to the declarations, speeches and essays that form the core principles of U.S. Government. |
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7. | | The Founding Documents of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson Available on: Audio Download ($9.95)LearnOutLoud.com is proud to present this audio collection entitled The Founding Documents of the United States of America. These documents represent key points in the founding of the U.S. government. |
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8. | | United States Bill of Rights by James Madison Available on: Audio DownloadAfter the ratification of the Constitution, the first United States Congress met in Federal Hall in New York City in 1789 and many of delegates wanted a "bill of rights" that would guarantee individual liberty in the face of the newly established federal government. |
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9. | | Ronald Reagan Speeches by Ronald Reagan Available on: Audio DownloadBelow are complete audio recordings of some of Ronald Reagan's most important speeches. |
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10. | | U.S. Foreign Policy After 9/11 Podcast by Harry Kreisler Available on: PodcastThis course provides an opportunity to study and discuss issues and events having recent international impact... |
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11. | | The United States Declaration of Independence by Various Authors Available on: Audio DownloadBy the summer of 1776, the American Patriots had taken control over all the 13 colonies, and they were now effectively individual states establishing their own state constitutions that existed outside of British rule. On June 11, 1776 a committee met with the purpose of drafting a resolution to declare independence of Great Britain. |
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12. | | I've Been to the Mountaintop by Martin Luther King, Jr. Available on: Online Audio"And so I'm happy, tonight. I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man! Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!!" |
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13. | | 2004 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address by Barack Obama Available on: Audio Download"Tonight is a particular honor for me because, let’s face it, my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely..." |
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14. | | John F. Kennedy Speeches by John F. Kennedy Available on: Audio DownloadBelow are complete audio recordings of some of John F. Kennedy's most important speeches. |
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15. | | First Inaugural Address of President George Washington by George Washington Available on: Audio DownloadIn 1789 George Washington was elected unanimously by the Electoral College as the first president of the United States of America. He was inaugurated as president on April 30, 1789 and he delivered the first inaugural address at Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City. |
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16. | | Democracy in America, Vol. I by Alexis de Tocqueville Available on: Audio DownloadWhen Alexis de Tocqueville visited America in the 1830s he found a thriving democracy of a kind he had not seen anywhere else. |
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17. | | Robert F. Kennedy: In His Own Words by Robert F. Kennedy Available on: Audio Download ($9.95) | Audio CD ($15.95)He was called "The Second-Most Powerful man in America." Now, relive his thoughts and words in this release featuring highlights of 9 major speeches. |
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18. | | Bill Clinton Inauguration Speech 1993 by Bill Clinton Available on: Audio Download | Online VideoRenewal and reform were the prevalent themes of Bill Clinton's first inaugural address in 1993. |
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19. | | Richard M. Nixon: Resignation Speech by Richard M. Nixon Available on: Audio Download"In passing this office to the Vice President, I also do so with the profound sense of the weight of responsibility..." |
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20. | | Causes of the Civil War by Jay Winik Available on: Audio DownloadIn this introductory lecture, Professor Jay Winik traces what led America into the grip of Civil War, and begins a series on how the nation survived. |
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21. | | Barack Obama: Presidential Inaugural Address by Barack Obama Available on: Audio Download | Online Audio | Online Video"With eyes fixed on the horizon and God's grace upon us, we carried forth that great gift of freedom and delivered it safely to future generations." |
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22. | | C-SPAN Classroom Podcast Available on: PodcastEach week C-SPAN Classroom provides a podcast of our Clip of the Week, which features a variety of current affairs topics that are ready to use in your social studies classes. |
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23. | | Anderson Cooper 360 Daily Video Podcast by Anderson Cooper Available on: PodcastAnderson Cooper 360° Daily features highlights from CNN's premier nightly news program. |
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24. | | The Articles of Confederation by Various Authors Available on: Audio DownloadThe Articles of Confederation were adopted by The Second Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, and they became effective when they were ratified by all the states three years later on March 1, 1781. |
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25. | | The Thomas Jefferson Hour Podcast by Clay Jenkinson Available on: PodcastThe Thomas Jefferson Hour features conversations with Thomas Jefferson… |