Representative speeches spanning the career of one of the greatest speakers in American political history. High points include FDR's First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933b6s "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"); his message to Congress (December 8, 1945b6s "a day that will live in infamy"); and his Fourth Inaugural Address. Provides history students and general readers alike with a useful reference and a wonderful window on the Roosevelt...

The book consists of compelling and influential documents: Monroe Doctrine, U.S. Constitution, Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg Address, Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, and more.