What else would we suggest Fourth of July week but a book of patriotic poems and speeches? Some of the most stirring, emotional American poetry of the last centuries has been written about the love of country, and most of those poems are included in 101 Patriotic Poems Songs and Speeches from McGraw Hill. From the publishers note:

This indispensable compilation of stirring poetry and prose celebrates the innovative, honorable, and brave spirit of those who founded the United States of America, and of the men and women who continue to make our country great. Completely revised, this edition features poems, songs, and speeches from such notable writers and orators as Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Frances Scott Key, and Walt Whitman, as well as more contemporary selections.

A classic collection of the unforgettable masterpieces that have delighted and inspired generations of Americans for over a century, this compact keepsake is sure to resonate with readers today.

The collection includes Lincoln”s Gettysburg Address, The Star-Spangled Banner, Martin Luther King”s “I Have a Dream” speech and more. These poems are classics, and the book is an invaluable reference for quotes and inspiration.