This elegant book collects the essential historical documents that laid the foundation for the United States and charted the course of the nation's growth and development. Featuring an introduction by Andrew S. Trees, this collection gives you a window into the creation of a democracy that has endured and thrived for over two hundred years. Included are: The Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights The Declaration of Independence The Federalist Papers The Articles of Confederation Common Sense President George Washington's First Inaugural and Farewell Addresses And much more This beautifully packaged collection of the most important documents of the nation's founding makes an excellent keepsake for American history enthusiasts.