- Gebundene Ausgabe: 434 Seiten
- Verlag: Holt (Henry) & Co ,U.S.; Auflage: Subsequent (November 1994)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 080503305X
- ISBN-13: 978-0805033052
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 28,4 x 21,1 x 3,6 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.197.391 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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The president's inaugural addresses have been published in several places over the years. The GPO's Public Papers of the Presidents has always included them. Speeches of the American Presidents (Wilson, 1988) reprints "significant" speeches through Ronald Reagan's presidency and includes some, but not all, of the inaugural addresses. In 1989 the GPO produced a bicentennial collection of inaugural addresses (101st Congress, 1st Session, Senate Document 101-10, Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States from George Washington 1789 to George Bush 1989). In that attractive compilation, each president's contribution is accompanied by a portrait and a brief description of the inauguration. Other books attempt to "flesh out" these speeches. Fred Israel's Chief Executive: Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Lyndon B. Johnson (Crown, 1965) included an introductory essay on the history of the presidency by Arthur Schlesinger and featured Israel's commentaries on each president and his time.
Now comes a new edition of The Presidents Speak: The Inaugural Addresses of the American Presidents, first published in 1961. More than a simple compilation, it provides its users with a capsule biography of each president, an overview of what was happening in the U.S. and the world at the time of the election and the inauguration, statistical insight into the election results, and a portrait of each president at the time he took office. Most important, however, and what makes this book special, are the annotations of the speeches. Lott's analytical comments are set apart in the wide margins and are interesting reading. He comments on Washington's blunt request to put party animosities aside, as well as his eloquence in "the sacred fire of liberty" passage. He compares John Adams' eulogy of Washington with his private thoughts (learned from a letter to Mrs. Adams). He explains James Buchanan's special concern for exiles from foreign shores; his father was an Irish immigrant. He identifies sources of quotes and literary allusions, such as President Carter's reference to "a timeless admonition from the ancient prophet Micah." He explains the symbolism of using the West Front of the Capitol for Ronald Reagan's inaugural ceremony. His opinions on the president's abilities, accomplishments, rhetoric, and character make interesting reading, whether one agrees with them or not.
Appendixes include chronological charts of the presidents and brief entries on presidents not inaugurated. A detailed index aids access. Lott is a retired Navy officer and a "longtime collector of material on presidents and their inaugural addresses." This new edition of The President's Speak will be appreciated by anyone doing ready reference, in-depth research, or browsing.
From School Library Journal
YA?This anthology of inauguration speeches includes miniatures of the presidents, historical sketches of the country during their term(s), and explanatory notes. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and Act of Confederation are also included. This is a useful purchase, especially since the Government Printing Office does not offer a current collection.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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