Publisher's Synopsis
A Patriotic Guidebook for the Fourth of July Celebration Feast contains 13 easy-to-follow steps that bring the most exciting events in American history to life and creates an unforgettable revolutionary experience right at your family dinner table. New traditions compliment the old as classic moments are relived, such as the Boston Tea Party. Celebrate with selected pieces like "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" and Longfellow's epic poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere." Turn your family into the gallant heroes and heroines (and even dress up!) as everyone acts out the events of the Nation's glorious past. This guidebook is an ideal introduction to early American history for those who are not as familiar as they would like to be -- and provides an opportunity to seek inspiration in extraordinary patriotic accomplishments. The most important documents are found here- unabridged- including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, and every amendment to the Constitution, as well as some lesser known documents such as the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657 and George Washington's 1791 letter to the people of the Jewish Synagogue after the first such visit by an American Head of State. The first person to give his life for the cause of freedom against the British regime was a former African-American slave by the name of Crispus Attucks at the Boston Massacre. The first Jewish person to die in the American Revolution was 29 year-old Francis Salvador of South Carolina. His tragic death is captured with the details of his final moments in battle. Learn of the valiant foreigners such as Marquis de Lafayette and Friedrich Von Steuben, who joined the rebellious colonists in the fight for the establishment of the United States of America. Discover some of the intrepid spies who risked their lives to assist George Washington in vanquishing the British enemies and their Hessian mercenaries -- and others, like Nathan Hale, who gave their lives in the fight for our Liberty. Hundreds of memorable quotes by many of the Founding Fathers and Mothers are offered within the confines of this book and numerous other notable heroes of the American Revolution as well. Many are particularly humorous!
