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As the American people begin observing the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the We the People Bookshelf seeks to promote reflection among young people on the idea of the United States as a "union." Our Constitution, the Preamble proclaims, was intended to "form a more perfect union." In 1861, as President Abraham Lincoln considered his response to secessionist states, he declared his "paramount object" to be to "save the Union." What is the nature of the "union" that the Founders formed and Lincoln sought to save? With the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Union victory in the Civil War, is the American union complete and perfect? What role have subsequent generations played, and what might we in this century envision, to continue to perfect our union?
Kindergarten to Grade 3
Tico and the Golden Wings by Leo Lionni
A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution by Betsy and Giulio Maestro
When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson by Pam Munoz Ryan
Grades 4 to 6
Cesar Si, Se Puede!/ Yes, We Can! by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand
Eagle Song by Joseph Bruchac
The Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz
Darby by Jonathon Scott Fuqua
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