"Land of the Free" is a meticulously edited collection of U.S. Government legal documents that shaped and built the American democracy. From the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this collection contains 40 most important acts and decisions which forged the legal system and democratic principles of USA: Declaration of Independence (1776) U.S. Constitution (1787) Bill of Rights (1791) Amendments (1792-1991) The Federalist Papers (1787-1788) Marbury v. Madison (1803) The Louisiana Purchase Treaty (1803) Treaty of Ghent (1814) Monroe Doctrine (1823) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) Emancipation Proclamation (1863) Gettysburg Address (1863) The Civil Rights Act of 1866 Treaty of Fort Laramie/Sioux Treaty (1868) The Enforcement Act of 1870 The Second Enforcement Act of 1871 (Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871) Civil Rights Act of 1875 Interstate Commerce Act (1887) Dawes Act (1887) Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890) Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 (1916) President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Point Program (1918) National Industrial Recovery Act (1933) Social Security Act (1935) Lend-Lease Act (1941) Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Civil Rights Act of 1957 Civil Rights Act of 1960 Establishment of the Peace Corps (1961) Test Ban Treaty (1963) Equal Pay Act of 1963 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964) Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964) Voting Rights Act (1965) Loving v. Virginia (1967) Civil Rights Act of 1968 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

"Land of the Free" is a meticulously edited collection of U.S. Government legal documents that shaped and built the American democracy. From the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this collection contains 40 most important acts and decisions which forged the legal system and democratic principles of USA:_x000D_ Declaration of Independence (1776)_x000D_ U.S. Constitution (1787)_x000D_ Bill of Rights (1791)_x000D_ Amendments (1792-1991)_x000D_ The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)_x000D_ Marbury v. Madison (1803)_x000D_ The Louisiana Purchase Treaty (1803)_x000D_ Treaty of Ghent (1814)_x000D_ Monroe Doctrine (1823)_x000D_ Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)_x000D_ Emancipation Proclamation (1863)_x000D_ Gettysburg Address (1863)_x000D_ The Civil Rights Act of 1866_x000D_ Treaty of Fort Laramie/Sioux Treaty (1868)_x000D_ The Enforcement Act of 1870_x000D_ The Second Enforcement Act of 1871 (Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871)_x000D_ Civil Rights Act of 1875_x000D_ Interstate Commerce Act (1887)_x000D_ Dawes Act (1887)_x000D_ Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)_x000D_ Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)_x000D_ Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 (1916)_x000D_ President Woodrow Wilson's 14 Point Program (1918)_x000D_ National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)_x000D_ Social Security Act (1935)_x000D_ Lend-Lease Act (1941)_x000D_ Brown v. Board of Education (1954)_x000D_ Civil Rights Act of 1957_x000D_ Civil Rights Act of 1960_x000D_ Establishment of the Peace Corps (1961)_x000D_ Test Ban Treaty (1963)_x000D_ Equal Pay Act of 1963_x000D_ Civil Rights Act of 1964_x000D_ Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)_x000D_ Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964)_x000D_ Voting Rights Act (1965)_x000D_ Loving v. Virginia (1967)_x000D_ Civil Rights Act of 1968_x000D_ Rehabilitation Act of 1973_x000D_ Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

The 'Civil Rights Movement - Advancement Through Legislation' is a seminal anthology that globally examines the legislative milestones that have paved the way for civil rights advancements in the United States. This collection is marked by its diversity in legal thought and the breadth of its literary styles, ranging from judicial opinions to legislative analyses. Within its pages, readers will discover key pieces of legislation and pivotal Supreme Court decisions that have shaped the nation's journey towards equality and justice. This invaluable compilation not only highlights significant legal milestones but also sheds light on the intricate processes of legislative evolution and judicial interpretation. The contributing authors, comprising esteemed justices of the U.S. Supreme Court and key figures within the U.S. Government, bring a depth of perspective and expertise to the anthology. Their collective contributions reflect a broad spectrum of ideological viewpoints and legal philosophies, offering a comprehensive look at the legal landscape of civil rights. This diversity enriches the reader's understanding of the complex interplay between law and society, and the ongoing struggle for equality. 'Civil Rights Movement - Advancement Through Legislation' is an essential read for anyone interested in the dynamics of legal change and the role of the judiciary in societal progression. It offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore the multifaceted nature of civil rights law through the lens of the very individuals who shape and interpret it. This collection is not just an academic resource; it is a gateway to understanding the foundational principles that continue to drive the quest for civil justice and equality in the United States.

The second title in the ground-breaking Milestone Document series, this new set pairs primary source texts with expert analysis by esteemed historians. Milestone Documents of American Leaders features important full-text sources written by presidents, jurists, legislators and other influential people who helped shape the nation.