The 250 Years of the United States of America
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CELEBRATE the story of the United States of America through 250 years of authentic newspaper reports. Relive the announcement of the Declaration of Independence, the creation of the Constitution, George Washington becoming the first President, WWII, the Moon Landings, the Cold War and more. Choose a cover and personalize your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 4, 1776 — The Continental Congress has formally adopted a Declaration of Independence, announcing a decisive break with the British Crown. Drafted chiefly by Thomas Jefferson, the document sets out the grievances of the thirteen American colonies and asserts their right to self-government. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” it proclaims …
STEP into 250 years of the United States of America with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition presents a selection of defining moments in American history, exactly as they were reported at the time.
Relive key moments, including:
– The Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the birth of the United States
– The creation of the Constitution in 1787, establishing the foundations of the nation
– The inauguration of George Washington as the first President in 1789
– The American Civil War
– The assassination of President Abraham Lincoln
– The Wild West era, including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
– The dedication of the Statue of Liberty in 1886
– U.S. entry into the First World War in 1917
– Prohibition in the United States from 1920 to 1933
– The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression
– The attack on Pearl Harbor and U.S. entry into the Second World War
– The Civil Rights movement, including Rosa Parks’ protest in 1955
– The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962
– The assassination of President John F. Kennedy
– U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War era
– The first moon landing in 1969
– The Watergate scandal and President Nixon’s resignation in 1974
– The 9/11 attacks
– The COVID-19 pandemic
Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether given to mark 250 years of American independence, for a history enthusiast, or for someone with a connection to the country, this is more than a gift — it is a historical record of the United States, told through the words that first reported it.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 200
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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