The Essential American: 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own »

JACKIE GINGRICH CUSHMAN is an author, a speaker on the founding principles of our nation, and a nationally syndicated columnist. Cushman’s first book, 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours was co-authored by her father, Newt Gingrich. She frequently appears on television and radio, including FOX News, CNN, and CBN. She is on the boards of Genesis, A New Life, and the Learning Makes a Difference foundations. She lives with her husband, Jimmy, and their two children in Atlanta, Georgia.

Praise for
The Essential American

“AMERICA HAS A GRAND HERITAGE, BUT IT’S TOO OFTEN glossed over or even ignored in schools controlled by a liberal agenda focused on rewriting history. And those of us lucky enough to have been taught the real, unapologetic history of our great nation always need a refresher. That’s why I’m so pleased with Jackie Gingrich Cushman’s The Essential American: 25 Documents and Speeches Every American Should Own. Jackie has compiled the speeches and documents you read in history class—or wish you’d read—and introduced each one with interesting historical details and explanations of how it shaped the character of America. Pick up this unique resource for the history of our nation. You’ll return to it again and again as you’re reminded of why you’re proud to be an American.”

—SEAN HANNITY,
NATIONAL RADIO AND TELEVISION TALK SHOW HOST