Books
Ambrose, Stephen E.
Eisenhower
. Discusses Eisenhower's Chance for Peace speech, the U.S. in Korea and in Vietnam. Presents the reader with an account of Eisenhower's political and military leadership.
Castro, Fidel.
In Defense of Socialism Four Speeches on the 30th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution
. English version of speeches which promote socialism.
Chesner, Geralyn and Kathryn Henn-Reinke.
Developing Voice Through Language Arts
. Describes how to use the language arts to connect students to the diverse world around them and help them develop their own literate voices.
Firestone, Bernard J.
The Quest for Nuclear Stability: John F. Kennedy and the Soviet Union (Contributions in Political Science)
. Offers the reader with an understanding of how Kennedy dealt with anti-communism and avoidance of a nuclear war.
Hannaford, Peter.
The Quotable Ronald Reagan
. A book of quotes through Reagan's political life.
Immerman, Richard H.
Waging Peace: How Eisenhower Shaped an Enduring Cold War Strategy
. A thorough analysis of Eisenhower's national security strategy.
Kimball, Jeffery.
Nixon's Vietnam War
. A good source for Nixon's approach to solving conflict with another nation. Promotes his use of force to solve a problem
Lunsford, Andrea A. The Everyday Writer 2nd Edition. A great writer's reference to Standard English.
Matlock, Jack.
Reagan and Gorbachev: How the Cold War Ended
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This book was written by Reagan's top advisor and ambassador to USSR. In it he shows how Reagan dealt with the Soviets before and after Gorbachev came into power and how they peacefully ended the Cold War.
Shafer, D. Michael.
The Legacy.
Provides the reader with first hand accounts of how the Vietnam War has affected the lives of Americans and our society.
Speeches
Bush, President George W.
Address to the Nation.
March 19, 2003. This speech was given by president Bush on the eve of the start of the war on Iraq.
Churchill, Winston.
War Speech.
September 3, 1939, House of Commons. This is a short speech promoting the necessity of Britain to declare war on the Nazi's.
Eisenhower, President Dwight D.
The Chance for Peace
. delivered before the American Society of Newspaper Editors, April 16,1953. This speech promotes open communication for peace to exist.
Kennedy, President John F.
Inaugural Address.
Jan 20 1961. . This speech promotes open communication for peace to exist.
King, Dr. Martin Luther.
Beyond Vietnam A Time to Break the Silence
. April, 4 1967 Delivered at a meeting of Clergy and Laity Concerned at Riverside Church in New York City. He addresses seven reason why the United States should not be involved in the Vietnam War. He ties in civil rights.
Nixon, President Richard.
Cambodia Incursion Address
April 30, 1970. A speech given to the American public about the decision to attack North Vietnamese military sanctuaries in Cambodia.
Nixon, President Richard.
Peace with Honor
. January 23, 1973. This speech was broadcast over the radio and television to announce the initialing of the Paris Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Vietnam.
Reagan, President Ronald.
Tear Down This Wall: Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate
. June 12, 1987. Delivered on the West Berlin side of the Berlin Wall this famous speech calls for the tearing down of the Berlin wall and end of Communism.
Websites
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html. This site has audio recordings of the 100 most influential speeches in American history.
www.youtube.com This site has many video clips of speeches given by leaders of foreign countries.
http://millercenter.virginia.edu This site has many audios and transcripts of all U.S. presidents' speeches and conversions.