New citizens of the United States were given this pamphlet when they became citizens. The Citizen's Almanac contains information on the history, people, and events that have brought us where we are today as a beacon of hope and freedom to the world. The Almanac has information on citizens' rights and responsibilities, the history of our anthems, court decisions, as well as other historical documents. - Summary by Craig Campbell
Chapters
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Message From the Director Read by Beau Wood 4:48
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Rights and Responsibilities of US Citizens Read by BettyB 10:25
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Patriotic Anthems: Star Spangled Banner Read by BettyB 4:11
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America the Beautiful & God Bless America Read by Melvin Lee 6:21
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I Hear America Singing & Concord Hymn Read by Phil Schempf 5:19
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The New Colossus & Flag of the United States of America Read by Melvin Lee 4:11
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Pledge of Allegiance, Great Seal of the United States & Motto of the United States Read by Matthew Datcher 7:08
8
Presidential and Historical Speeches: George Washington Read by Matthew Datcher 5:23
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First Inaugural Address & Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln Read by BettyB 6:35
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The Four Freedoms—Franklin D. Roosevelt & Inaugural Address—John F. Kennedy Read by BettyB 10:40
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I Have a Dream—Martin Luther King, Jr. & Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate—Ronald Reagan Read by Melvin Lee 6:51
12
Documents of American Democracy & The Mayflower Compact Read by Melvin Lee 5:36
13
The Declaration of Independence Read by Cam Milne 17:18
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The Federalist Papers & The Constitution of the United States Read by Melvin Lee 6:32
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The Bill of Rights & Emancipation Proclamation Read by Melvin Lee 9:28
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Landmark Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court Read by Matthew Datcher 1:35
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Marbury v. Madison Read by Matthew Datcher 5:05
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Plessy v. Ferguson Read by Matthew Datcher 3:56
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West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette Read by Matthew Datcher 3:52
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Brown v. Board of Education Read by Matthew Datcher 3:47
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Presidential Statements on Citizenship and Immigration Read by BettyB 13:40
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Prominent Foreign-Born Americans Read by BettyB 24:00
23
Acknowledgements Read by BettyB 2:36
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