America's patriotism comes alive in this beautifully illustrated,
in-depth look at the history of six federal holidays plus Flag Day.
From the songs patriotism inspired to commemorating each year the
birthdays of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, this
look back into the history of the United States is bound to be
filled with nostalgic memories of yesteryear. Relive Columbus'
voyage that led to the discovery of America. Learn the story behind
great American icons, including Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, and Betsy
Ross. Honor the soldiers who lost their lives in war, as well as
the first responders of 9/11. With 703 images and informative text,
you will gain a new appreciation for our country's history. This is
a keepsake that everyone can enjoy and is also a great resource for
historians and academics.
General
Imprint: |
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2012 |
First published: |
August 2012 |
Authors: |
John Wesley Thomas
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7643-4190-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7643-4190-1 |
Barcode: |
9780764341908 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!