The Story of the United States Government

A reader-friendly tour of the U.S. Government's beginnings, the milestone documents that framed the country, and a behind-the-scenes look at the human events that shaped America. Written in a way that entire families can understand, enjoy, and use as a reference.Heavily illustrated and containing the facsimiles and official transcripts of the major founding documents, from the Lee Resolution and the Declaration of Independence to Lincoln's Gettysburg address, this book is both a primer and a reference for all those who wish to learn--or revisit--the basic origins and workings of their country and the deeply spiritual motivations of the patriots who paved the way. Maintaining the insightful, sometimes pointed, comments of historian Elbridge S. Brooks, author and editor Howard F. Clarke provides a brisk journey through the makings of the U.S. government with the original politics, vibrant personalities, and struggles of the nation's founders brought back to life.This new book also examines the offices of the President, the Senate, House, Cabinet, and Supreme Court.