Fireworks over Washington, DC, likely set to tune of patriotism. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari, file)
In honor of the coming holiday weekend, I have compiled a top ten list of American and revolutionary works with hopes of inspiring you to sing "Proud to be an American" louder than the fireworks around you.
1. Johnny Tremain
2. My Brother Sam is Dead
3. The Killer Angels
4. The Patriot
5. Gone with the Wind
6. The lyrics to Born in the USA
7. The lyrics to Comin' to America
8. Common Sense
9. The Gettysburg Address
10. The Declaration of Independence
For more info: Light your fire with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)
Comments
Might I add the landmark Supreme Court decision Marbury v. Madison? Therein, Chief Justice John Marshall established the revolutionary principle of judicial review. Nerd alert.
A very inclusive top 10...somewhere following I would put The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
What, no Federalist Papers?
I appreciate seeing The Killer Angels in the top three. I haven't gotten around to the Federalist Papers yet though.
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