U.S. Constitution and Related Documents

No matter who you identify with—Democrat or Republican, Tea Party or Green Party, Independent or something else altogether—we the people should read:The Constitution of the United States of AmericaThe Bill of Rights and all of the AmendmentsThe Declaration of IndependenceThe Articles of ConfederationTake a moment or two to reflect on the words of our forefathers, as these are the documents that literally created America. The Constitution set up a system of government that remains centuries later. The eloquent words of The Declaration of Independence are an enduring statement of human rights. Written and signed by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other great lights of our historical past, these documents define our freedoms and promise us our futures. And while they are often quoted, they are seldom actually read.Here is an opportunity to reach a new audience, with a fresh design and the same inspiring words. This collection will be a welcome addition to any American who believes in the dream.

"The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." --George Washington"The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object."--Thomas Jefferson"The liberties of our Country, the freedom of our civil constitution are worth defending at all hazards." --Samuel Adams"Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties." --Abraham Lincoln"It is the genius of our Constitution that under its shelter of enduring institutions and rooted principles there is ample room for the rich fertility of American political invention." --Lyndon B. Johnson, "The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon." --George Washington"The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object."--Thomas Jefferson"The liberties of our Country, the freedom of our civil constitution are worth defending at all hazards." --Samuel Adams"Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties." --Abraham Lincoln"It is the genius of our Constitution that under its shelter of enduring institutions and rooted principles there is ample room for the rich fertility of American political invention." --Lyndon B. Johnson

Stephen Brennan is an editor, teacher, and a New York Times bestselling author. He is the coauthor of The Adventurous Boy's Handbook and The Adventurous Girl's Handbook, and editor of The Best Pirate Stories Ever Told and The Best Sailing Stories Ever Told. He lives in New York.