The Constitution of the United States of America, Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights: With 20+ Iconic Patriotic Speeches, Songs & Modern Translations

by U.S. Founding Fathers, Tim Zengerink (Translator)

What if you could hold the words that built America in your hands—its founding vision, its greatest speeches, its most unifying songs—all in one timeless volume?

This is that book.

Discover not only the original texts of America’s core documents, but also modern translations designed to make their meaning accessible to today’s reader.

Alongside them, this beautifully curated edition features 20+ of the most iconic speeches, documents, and patriotic songs that have shaped the soul of the nation.



The U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence & Bill of Rights — with side-by-side modern translations to make every principle clear and relevant for today’s reader.Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” — the fiery speech that helped ignite the American Revolution.Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” — the defining speech of the civil rights movement and one of the most inspiring calls for justice in history.Frederick Douglass’s Fourth of July Speech — a stirring and fearless reflection on American ideals and the unfinished promise of freedom.Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation — two masterworks that reframed the American purpose around liberty and equality.Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall Speech — a bold demand for freedom that helped bring down the Iron Curtain.Albert Einstein’s letter to President Roosevelt — the urgent message that launched the atomic age and reshaped global powerThe Monroe Doctrine — the bold 19th-century declaration that shaped American foreign policy and established the U.S. as a protector of the Western Hemisphere.Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address — a wise and solemn warning against unchecked power and the rise of the military-industrial complexJohn F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address — a timeless call to civic duty and national unity that inspired “Ask not what your country can do for you…”Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” — an unforgettable tribute to grit, perseverance, and the courage to stand up and fight for one’s ideals.Donald J. Trump’s D-Day 75th Anniversary Speech — a solemn and stirring tribute to American bravery and sacrifice during World War II.Barack Obama’s Announcement of the Death of Osama bin Laden — a modern moment of justice and national unity in the fight against terrorism.The Mayflower Compact — the first governing agreement in the New World, laying the foundation for American democracy.Patriotic songs and symbols like “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “America the Beautiful,” and the “Pledge of Allegiance” — timeless expressions of national pride passed down through generations.And many more...

From the fiery conviction of Patrick Henry to the visionary leadership of JFK, FDR, Eisenhower, Obama, and Trump—this collection brings together the voices that have defined America’s greatest moments.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2025

Reviews

[Barbara Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

"If a Free Society Cannot Help the Many Who Are Poor, It Cannot Save the Few Who Are Rich." JFK January 20, 1961

In these turbulent times, set aside a full day for this pithy collection of American documents listed below, of which I especially commend the Inaugural Address of FDR.

Preface regarding The Library of Alexandria
Introduction defining American
The Constitution of the United States of America, 1787
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
The United States Bill of Rights
Later Amendments
The Constitution of the United States of America, The Declaration of Independence & The Bill of Rights: A Modern Translation by Tim Zengerink
Patriotic Speeches, Documents & Songs
Speeches
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death by Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
Inaugural Address of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, March 4, 1933
JFK's Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961
Ich bin ein Berliner- John F. Kennedy's Visit to Berlin, June 26, 1963
President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address (1961)
Man in the Arena, Theodore Roosevelt, April 23, 1910
'Justice Has Been Done' by Barack Obama
Remarks by President Trump on the 25th Commemoration of D-Day, June 6, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech
Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address. March 4, 1801
Patriotic Documents
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham (Lincoln), September 22, 1862
The Mayflower Compact, November 11, 1620
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
Einstein's Letter to President Roosevelt- 1939
Patriotic Songs
Yankee Doodle
Battle Hymn of the Republic, Julia Ward Howe, 1861
America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates 1893
The Star-Spangled Banner
Pledge of Allegiance.

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[Yomi Akinode · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timely
The exercise of fundamental human rights is unique to the American diaspora, unlike in all other countries, where it goes in and out of fashion due to the weight of its historical encumbrances. Yes, Europe included, you only have to review its historical trends to sniff out that inequality is pervasive, albeit presently undertoned.

All Americans should read the history of the Republic when hateful rhetoric begins to take deeper root in society, as the harmful repercussions do not discriminate in their effects.

The speeches highlighted in the compilation are compelling and should be read periodically to reinforce the hopeful goodness that humanity promises. But beware: Democracy and rights must always be vigorously supported, or they will become obscure.

Please give this book a read.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to have on hand to review the US Constitution. It is a compilation of not only the US Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights but also has more than twenty speeches that are profound and touches the heart of the matter. It is a great book to have on hand for reference or just to refresh your knowledge of the US Constitution.

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