George Washington Boeken

Simultaneously with the release of a paperback edition of his acclaimed biography Washington: A Life (Penguin), Ron Chernow presents a revealing portrait of Washington through his own words. A young officer leading an attack that triggered a global struggle for empire. Commander of the ill-equipped and undermanned Continental Army in the War of Independence. Presiding delegate to the Constitutional Convention. First President of the United States. George Washington, the indispensable founder of the American republic, was at the heart of events of worldwide importance. He was also, as revealed in this selection introduced by his Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, a writer of remarkable clarity, energy, force, and eloquence. This career- spanning selection includes detailed notes, an essay on the selection of texts, and a chronology of Washington's life.

The book offers a comprehensive collection of all 60 Presidential inaugural addresses, tracing the evolution of this enduring tradition from George Washington to Joe Biden's unique speech during the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the historical context of each election that led to these presidencies and provides insights into the inaugural ceremonies themselves. Author Ian Randal Strock presents a rich narrative that captures the significance of these speeches in American political history.

This book features a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to provide an inclusive reading experience.

The book presents a collection of approximately 100 insightful comments from America's first president, covering various topics such as life, government, politics, culture, and interpersonal relations. It offers readers a glimpse into the thoughts and values of a foundational figure in American history. The edition features a classic portrait of the author on the cover, complemented by his signature printed in gold foil, adding a touch of elegance to this historical reflection.

This revised edition of the first volume of The Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States begins with the first inaugural address of of George Washington (1789) and concludes with the second inaugural address of William McKinley (1901). Outlining the life of a nation through its most famous speeches, United States presidential vision and policy is seen here through the addresses of the Presidents. Volume One includes the inaugural addresses of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, James Knox Polk, Zachary Taylor, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKinley.

Als Amerika noch höflich war Was der erste amerikanische Präsident als Dreizehnjähriger schon wusste: Höflichkeit kommt nie aus der Mode. In diesem Fundstück aus dem 18. Jahrhundert kombiniert er auf originelle Weise Benimmratgeber mit philosophischen Lebensweisheiten. Washington, der in jungen Jahren noch mit der Rechtschreibung kämpfte, schrieb über Tischmanieren, das Verhalten im Gespräch und persönliche Charakterpflege. Nicht zuletzt dem einen oder anderen amtierenden Präsidenten würde dieses Buch guttun! »In der Gegenwart anderer sollst du nicht vor dich hin summen, mit den Fingern trommeln oder mit den Füßen den Takt schlagen.« (Nr. 4) »Entledige dich nicht deiner Kleidung, wenn andere dabei sind, und verlasse die Garderobe nicht nur halb bekleidet.« (Nr. 7) »Deine Miene sei angenehm, sollte aber den nötigen Ernst zeigen, wenn es um ernste Dinge geht.« (Nr. 19)

Une exploration captivante de notre monde et de la culture politique à travers des discours marquants. Près de 60 interventions marquantes, émouvantes ou terrifiantes, qui ont façonné notre histoire : déclarations de guerre, appels à la résistance, cris de colère et souffles d’espoir pour les droits civiques, la liberté de la presse, et des réflexions sur la responsabilité des scientifiques. Cet ouvrage met en lumière des plaidoyers pour l'éducation, le droit à l’avortement, l’abolition de la peine de mort, et la chute du rideau de fer. On y trouve des discours célèbres de figures telles que Charles de Gaulle, Martin Luther King et John F. Kennedy, ainsi que des interventions historiques de Mirabeau, Washington, Bonaparte, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Gandhi, Hitler, Staline, Churchill, Indira Gandhi, Mandela, Simone Veil, Dominique de Villepin, le pape François, Emmanuel Macron, et bien d’autres. Chaque discours est précédé d’un portrait de l’orateur, d’une courte biographie et d’un rappel du contexte. Des citations puissantes illustrent l'impact de ces discours, comme celles de Winston Churchill, Dominique de Villepin, Nelson Mandela et Emmanuel Macron, qui soulignent l'importance de la voix et de l'idéal démocratique.