Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History

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From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut childrens book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words and inspiring hope for the future of America.

From 1776 to the present day, the Presidents of the United States have been Americas most important public speakers. Their words have inspired change throughout the highs and lows of history, from the Declaration of Independence to declarations in support of civil rights, and everything in between.

Why did George Washington call for good faith and justice towards all nations in his farewell address What did it mean for Franklin D. Roosevelt to proclaim, in the middle of the Great Depression, that the only thing to fear is fear itself And in one of the most famous presidential speeches ever given, the Gettysburg Address, why did Abraham Lincoln choose to begin with math (four score and seven years ago)

In Speaking of America, the meaning and historical impact of quotes from the first forty-five American presidents are illuminated with wit and warmth. Full of fascinating facts that take listeners behind the scenes of American history, this captivating nonfiction book shows how US presidents have used their words to encourage, explain, assert, and defendwhile equipping future leaders with the knowledge that they too have the power to change the world.

Author Bio

Jared Cohen is the president of global affairs and cohead of applied innovation at Goldman Sachs, where he joined as a partner and member of the firms management committee in 2022. Beforejoining Goldman Sachs, he was CEO of Jigsaw, which he founded at Alphabet Inc. in 2016. Prior to that, he was Googles first director of ideas and chief advisor to Googles chief executive officer and executive chairman Eric Schmidt. From 2006 to 2010, he served as a member of the Secretary of States policy planning staff and as a close advisor to both Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton.He is aNew York Timesbestselling author of five books, most recentlyAccidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America. Hehas been named to theTime100 list,Foreign Policys Top 100 Global Thinkers, andFortunes 40 Under 40. He lives in New York City with his wife and three daughters.

Vivian Shihis a Taiwanese American illustrator, art director, and designer. Her work has appeared in various digital and print media, includingThe Los Angeles Times,NPR, promotions forLizzosWatch Out for the Big Grrrls,and the critically acclaimed novelAfrican Townby Charles Waters and Irene Latham. Vivian was raised in California and is now based in Brooklyn, New York.