Land of the Free: The Songs, Poems & Speeches That Celebrate America: Including The Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful & Paul Revere's Ride

The Songs, Poems, and Speeches Every American Knows, In One Volume Some words live in a nation's memory. We sing them at ballgames, recite them in classrooms, and hear them every Fourth of July. This collection gathers the patriotic songs, poems, and speeches that have inspired Americans for generations—the words that helped shape the country's identity and ideals.From The Star-Spangled Banner to the Gettysburg Address, from Longfellow's midnight ride to Whitman's celebration of America, this volume presents these beloved works in their original form, preserving the language that has echoed through classrooms, ceremonies, and public life for more than two centuries.Inside this volume you'll find:The Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott KeyAmerica the Beautiful and My Country, 'Tis of TheePaul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowO Captain! My Captain! and I Hear America Singing by Walt WhitmanThe Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward HoweThe Gettysburg Address and Daniel Webster's Liberty and UnionPlus Concord Hymn, The New Colossus, Old Ironsides, The American's Creed, and moreThis collection captures America in its own words—through the verses, speeches, and songs that have inspired generations and helped define the nation's story.Whether you are a student, teacher, history enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the enduring power of great writing, this volume is a keepsake to revisit, share, and preserve for years to come.Published in honor of the 250th anniversary of American independence, this special edition belongs on every American bookshelf. Read more