The American Dream And What We Must Do To Secure Our Children S Dreams

Author : Matthew Modleski
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781457503665

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The American Dream and What We Must Do to Secure Our Children's Dreams by Matthew Modleski Pdf

For most, 'to live the dream' is often just a laughable expression we use to describe our temporary good fortune. Not with Matt Modleski. When you read his book, you will see just how real this man lived not only his dream, but lived every day to make himself, his organization and his country better than it was the day before. Matt and I were USAF fighter pilots together, training and flying demanding missions in Europe and Southwest Asia. The excitement of flying fighters, the courage required to do it effectively, and Matt's pursuit to be the best, are all here in The American Dream. Matt also passionately reflects his insightful look at our country today. He offers a most valuable and much needed review and an eye-opening process that defines a needed course of action for our Nation. Matt shows how putting emphasis on accountability will not only "right the ship," but get our country back on course and the path our Founders intended. Reading this personal and extremely thought-provoking memoir will leave you motivated and energized. It is a great story of a modern-day American Patriot - one who is not just waving the flag, but is carrying it Bill Rial Colonel, USAF (Ret) In 1980 when Matt "Mods" Modleski joined the Air Force, less than 100 Americans had served as Thunderbird demonstration pilots. In The American Dream you'll learn about Matt's journey to join them. See how a small town boy from a working middle class family, had the audacity to dream big, and rose from the enlisted ranks to fly as a Thunderbird pilot You'll follow Matt though the mischievous adventures of his youth, and see firsthand an unwavering persistence to overcome obstacles. But Matt's journey doesn't stop there. And in the second half of this book, you'll learn about his dream for the America he wants to leave to our children and grand children. It's a big dream, built on the core American values of Family, Faith, Competitive Spirit, Perseverance and Accountability. Whether you're joining Matt in the cockpit of his F-16, or navigating through his vision of the way forward for America, you'll be happy you decided to ride along

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UIUC:30112101568209

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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents by Anonim Pdf

Author : Ta-Nehisi Coates
Publisher : One World
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780679645986

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Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • NAMED ONE OF TIME’S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF OPRAH’S “BOOKS THAT HELP ME THROUGH” • NOW AN HBO ORIGINAL SPECIAL EVENT Hailed by Toni Morrison as “required reading,” a bold and personal literary exploration of America’s racial history by “the most important essayist in a generation and a writer who changed the national political conversation about race” (Rolling Stone) NAMED ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY CNN • NAMED ONE OF PASTE’S BEST MEMOIRS OF THE DECADE • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • O: The Oprah Magazine • The Washington Post • People • Entertainment Weekly • Vogue • Los Angeles Times • San Francisco Chronicle • Chicago Tribune • New York • Newsday • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of “race,” a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men—bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1334 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116494295

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Author : Richard S. Conley
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781538101810

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Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era by Richard S. Conley Pdf

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Reagan-Bush Era contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, events, institutions, policies, and issues.

Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1446 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Legislation
ISBN : UOM:39015087528272

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Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States by United States. Congress. House Pdf

Some vols. include supplemental journals of "such proceedings of the sessions, as, during the time they were depending, were ordered to be kept secret, and respecting which the injunction of secrecy was afterwards taken off by the order of the House."

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic government information
ISBN : PSU:000061499638

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Past, Present and Future by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law Pdf

Author : Michael Nelson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1773 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135914622

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Guide to the Presidency by Michael Nelson Pdf

The Guide to the Presidency is an extensive study of the most important office of the U.S. political system. Its two volumes describe the history, workings and people involved in this office from Washington to Clinton. The thirty-seven chapters of the Guide, arranged into seven distinct subject areas (ranging from the origins of the office to the powers of the presidency to selection and removal) cover every aspect of the presidency. Initially dealing with the constitutional evolution of the presidency and its development, the book goes on to expand on the history of the office, how the presidency operates alongside the numerous departments and agents of the federal bureaucracy, and how the selection procedure works in ordinary and special cicumstances. Of special interest to the reader will be the illustrated biographies of every president from Washington to the present day, and the detailed overview of the vice-presidents and first ladies of each particular office. Also included are two special appendices, one of which gathers together important addresses and speeches from the Declaration of Independence to Clinton's Inaugural Address, and another which provides results from elections and polls and statistics from each office.

Author : Rick Santorum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781684516780

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It Takes a Family by Rick Santorum Pdf

Among politicians of national stature today, there is perhaps none more respected as a principled conservative than Rick Santorum. In It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good, Santorum articulates the humane vision that he believes must inform public policy if it is to be effective and just. An appreciation for the civic bonds that unite a community lies at the heart of genuine conservatism. Moreover, Santorum demonstrates how such an approach to political, social, and economic problems offers the most promise for those on the margin of life: the poor, the vulnerable, and minorities who have often been excluded from opportunity in America. Santorum argues that conservative statesmanship is animated by a sense of stewardship for an inheritance. But what do we inherit as Americans? And how can we be good stewards of that inheritance? Building on Robert Putnam's discussion of "social capital," the habits of association and trust that are the preconditions of any decent society, Santorum assesses how well, in the past generation, Americans have cared for the "fabric" of society. He explores in detail various dimensions of social and cultural connection that are the foundation of the common good. And he presents innovative policy proposals for the renewal of American society at all levels. Throughout his book, Santorum emphasizes the central role of the family—in contradistinction to the metaphorical "village" of the federal government, as promoted by Hillary Clinton—in achieving the common good. With a sustained argument touching on first principles throughout, this ambitious and original book is a major contribution to contemporary political debate. It Takes a Family further establishes Santorum as the leader of reform-minded civic conservatives in America.

Author : Julissa Arce
Publisher : Center Street
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781455540259

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My (Underground) American Dream by Julissa Arce Pdf

A National Bestseller! What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What kind of family must she come from? How could she get into this country? What is the true price she must pay to remain in the United States? JULISSA ARCE knows firsthand that the most common, preconceived answers to those questions are sometimes far too simple-and often just plain wrong. On the surface, Arce's story reads like a how-to manual for achieving the American dream: growing up in an apartment on the outskirts of San Antonio, she worked tirelessly, achieved academic excellence, and landed a coveted job on Wall Street, complete with a six-figure salary. The level of professional and financial success that she achieved was the very definition of the American dream. But in this brave new memoir, Arce digs deep to reveal the physical, financial, and emotional costs of the stunning secret that she, like many other high-achieving, successful individuals in the United States, had been forced to keep not only from her bosses, but even from her closest friends. From the time she was brought to this country by her hardworking parents as a child, Arce-the scholarship winner, the honors college graduate, the young woman who climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs-had secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant. In this surprising, at times heart-wrenching, but always inspirational personal story of struggle, grief, and ultimate redemption, Arce takes readers deep into the little-understood world of a generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today- people who live next door, sit in your classrooms, work in the same office, and may very well be your boss. By opening up about the story of her successes, her heartbreaks, and her long-fought journey to emerge from the shadows and become an American citizen, Arce shows us the true cost of achieving the American dream-from the perspective of a woman who had to scale unseen and unimaginable walls to get there.

Author : United States. President
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 926 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Presidents
ISBN : HARVARD:32044121176911

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States by United States. President Pdf

"Containing the public messages, speeches, and statements of the President", 1956-1992.

Author : United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan),United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan).
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1090 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Presidents
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117890686

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Ronald Reagan by United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan),United States. President (1981-1989 : Reagan). Pdf

Author : Reagan, Ronald
Publisher : Best Books on
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781623769475

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1986 by Reagan, Ronald Pdf

Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs, and Criminal Justice
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : PURD:32754067922132

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Defining NASA's Mission and America's Vision for the Future of Space Exploration by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. Subcommittee on National Security, International Affairs, and Criminal Justice Pdf

Author : United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Presidents
ISBN : STANFORD:36105117890447

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, William J. Clinton by United States. President (1993-2001 : Clinton) Pdf