Based on the adult bestseller "Our Sacred Honor", this book includes writings by the extraordinary collection of talented, larger-than-life figures who led our young country. The literature offers an enormous range of thinking on virtually every aspect of how to live a virtuous life.

Encouraged by the thousands of young Americans who enjoyed "The Book of Virtues for Young People, William J. Bennett returns with an inspiring collection drawn from the best-selling adult book "Our Sacred Honor.

This adapted version highlights the speeches, letters, poems, and articles of the brave men and women who founded our great nation, including George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. Their advice on values such as patriotism, love, civility, education, industry, justice, and piety still rings true for young people today.

"Our Country's Founders also includes important documents such as the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, a time line, and biographical notes on our revolutionary forefathers. This essential volume provides all the background needed to appreciate these timeless lessons and advice from America's founders.

William J Bennett : served as Director of the Office of National Drug control Policy under President Bush and as Secretary of Education and Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities under President Reagan. He is Co-director of Empower America, and a Distinguished Fellow in Cultural Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation.

This volume will provide material for reports and primary sources on the principles and ideas that are our national heritage.