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American Democracy- A Great Leap of Faithis the companion volume to an exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History that celebrates the bold and radical experiment to test a wholly new form of government. Democracy is still a work in progress, but it is at the core of our nation's political, economic, and social life. This lavishly illustrated book explores democracy from the Revolution to the present using objects from the museum's collection, such as the portable writing box that Thomas Jefferson used while composing the Declaration of Independence, the inkstand with which Abraham Lincoln drafted the Emancipation Proclamation, Susan B. Anthony's iconic red shawl, and many more. Not only famous voices are presented- like democracy itself, the book and the exhibition preserve the voice of the people by showcasing campaign materials, protest signs, and a host of other items from everyday life that reflect the promises and challenges of American democracy throughout the nation's history. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)320.973Social sciences Political Science Political Science Political situation and conditions North America United StatesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde: (4.5)
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Photographed extensively, there many pieces of the exhibit included in this work. With a forward by John Gray and an introduction by Harry R. Rubinstein there are 5 major chapters to this book.
Chapter One: The Great Leap: A Government Based Solely on "the People" - by Barbara Clark Smith
Chapter Two: A Vote, A Voice - by Lisa Kathleen Graddy
Chapter Three: The Machinery of Democracy - by William L. Bird
Chapter Four: Beyond the Ballot: The Right to Petition - by Harry R. Rubenstein
Chapter Five: Creating Citizens - by Grace Cohen Grossman and Harry R. Rubenstein
Photographs are in black and white, which in many ways only makes them even more remarkable. This book should be part of our high school or college students curriculum. A wonderful look at history, through the historical artifacts that helped to shape it.
I give this book five stars.
A big thumbs up.
And my personal highly recommended award. (