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The Essential American

Jackie Gingrich Cushman presents her thoughts on the historical documents that she believes every American should read. The list ranges from… read more

Jackie Gingrich Cushman presents her thoughts on the historical documents that she believes every American should read. The list ranges from the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech. Jackie Gingrich Cushman presented her thoughts at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., as part of the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute’s Afternoon with an Author series. She responded to questions from members of the audience. close

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    Jackie Gingrich Cushman (Editor), Newt Gingrich (Foreword)
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The Essential American

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Program ID:
298609-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 09, 2011 | 9:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Nov 18, 2013 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Apr 09, 2011 | 9:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 10, 2011 | 11:17pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 16, 2011 | 10:29am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 24, 2011 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 15, 2011 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 04, 2011 | 9:42am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 04, 2011 | 9:42pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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  • Nov 17, 2013 | 5:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 18, 2013 | 1:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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