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We the people

by Spier, Peter
Published by : Doubleday Co. (New York) Physical details: unpaged ISBN:0385237898.
Subject(s): Constitution
Year: 1987
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j 300 - 399 j342 Spi (Browse shelf) Available 57462

In this visual celebration of the US Constitution and America's founding fathers, Caldecott Medalist Peter Spier tells the stirring American tale of how this most important document came to symbolize freedom, justice, equality, and hope for all citizens. This fact-filled volume includes:
• The complete text of the Constitution
• An illustrated preamble to the Constitution, illuminating its signifcance from its birth through to modern times
• The fascinating history of the struggle to create and ratify the Constitution
• A historical reproduction of the original document

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