Famous Speeches of the
Declaration of Independence
July 4th, represents the birth of a new nation, the creation of a new civilization, one founded on the principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity. A God Government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived by the consent of the governed; for which American Patriots pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor!
The new Lady Donna Immersion in Spirituality, Academics and Citizenship @ the "I AM" School will study excerpts from some of these Great Speeches shown below that remind America what Independence Day is truly about!
The "I AM" School study guides, project-based-learning modules, review tests and lesson plans used for teaching and learning the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution have been adapted from the below textbook by Joseph Andrews.
John Quincy Adams
"An Address Celebrating the Declaration of Independence"
Being the son of John Adams, the second President of the United States; John Quincy Adams, had patriotism in his blood. A sharp attorney and intelligent diplomat, Adams brokered the 1814 Treaty of Ghent, earning him the nickname 'Old Man Eloquent.'
Daniel Webster
“Speech at the Laying of the Cornerstone of the Capitol.”
Daniel Webster was one of the most prominent lawyers in the 19th century, arguing over 200 cases before the Supreme Court. He represented New Hampshire and Massachusetts in Congress and was Secretary of State under three presidents.
Calvin Coolidge
“Speech on the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence"
Born on Independence Day, he was Massachusetts 48th governor. His response to the Boston police strike of 1919 thrust him into the national spotlight as a man of decisive action. The next year, he was elected the country's 29th vice president and succeeded to the presidency upon President Warren G. Harding's sudden death in1923.
Winston Churchill
'The Third Great Title-Deed of Anglo-American Liberties'
A British statesman, soldier, and writer who was twice Prime Minister of Britain. Churchill is ranked as the greatest prime minister in British history. At the time of this speech, he was serving as Minister of Munitions, and Secretary of State for War, and for the Colonies.
John F. Kennedy
'Some Elements of the American Character'
John F. Kennedy gave this early speech of his career as a candidate for Congress. In it he offers a robust defense of America’s founding. He lauds America’s religious and individualistic character and derides the theory that America’s founders were concerned purely with economic interests.
