Introduction to Important Historical Documents of the 20th Century in the United States

Author: Wang Bo
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Publish Date: 2001-08-13
Features: The world is not dominated by great powers, but a world without great powers would never be exciting. Looking back at the 20th century, the United States played an extremely important role globally in every field, whether political, economic, military, cultural, or social. Its influence was so pervasive that some Americans overconfidently called the 20th century the American century. The book selects major and representative documents from the history of the United States in the 20th century, accompanied by Chinese introductions, background notes, and annotations in original English, as well as discussion questions for teaching purposes. The book includes speeches, political essays, and interviews by journalists, highlighting the development of contemporary America. The content covers various fields such as politics, economics, military, diplomacy, society, culture, and literature. These may include the inaugural and farewell speeches of presidents, the deep and strategic diplomatic words of politicians, or the passionate rhetoric of social activists. There are also a few journalists who present a real America to us in simple language.