Independence Day

Barbecues, Fireworks and hot weather dominate our celebration of Independence Day. I think it would be worthwhile to consider some of the ideas, documents and speeches that have made our country what it is. Here is a list of terrific original documents and speeches that shaped our country (listen to the audio if you can):

1. Declaration of Independence
2. Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
3. Bill of Rights
   
4. John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address
5. Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a Dream."
6. George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.
7. Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address.
   
8. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.