More than any other people on earth; we Americans are free to say and write what we think. The press can air the secrets of government; the corporate boardroom; or the bedroom with little fear of punishment or penalty. This extraordinary freedom results not from America's culture of tolerance; but from fourteen words in the constitution: the free expression clauses of the First Amendment.In Freedom for the Thought That We Hate; two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Anthony Lewis describes how our free-speech rights were created in five distinct areas—political speech; artistic expression; libel; commercial speech; and unusual forms of expression such as T-shirts and campaign spending. It is a story of hard choices; heroic judges; and the fascinating and eccentric defendants who forced the legal system to come face to face with one of America's great founding ideas.
#515946 in Books Truman; Margaret 1996-08-27 1996-08-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.15 x .79 x 5.53l; .77 #File Name: 044922323X384 pagesWhitehouse wives
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. View of the position of First Lady in a different light.By KarenAlthough this book was written almost 20 years ago; and by a woman who's father was once President; I found it to be very insightful. Unlike most books about First Ladies; this book was not mini biographies. I would say this book was more about the unofficial office of the wives of our Presidents; that is now referred to as First Lady. The book tells how different First Ladies have perceived their role; and when about performing the tasks they saw as theirs. Margaret; the author; gives insight into the impact these few woman have had on americas history. I highly recommend this book; especially to those who love history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. some of my favorite peopleBy Shirley BoyleFirst Ladies: An Intimate Group Portrait of White House WivesPurchased at .I am very interested in American History. My favorite section of it is the Men who have been our presidents their wives families. Margaret Truman was very knowledgeable in that aspect. She want there as a teenager left to go to college. Some of the families had very sad lives; in out of the White House.Some came from poor backgrounds others from wealthier backgrounds. Another words; from all parts of America from all over the country. All first ladies do not run or seek their jobs; they are there because of a husbands desire to be president of the USA. Some enjoy the job; and truly add their input; be it political; beautification of their surroundings or just a helpmate; such as Eleanor Roosevelt; who traveled the world; even during World War II; checking things that her husband was unable to do; because of his physical handicap.Some are very unhappy there stay in the background little is known of them. Others become famous in their own right not only enjoy their time there; but become well known for the rest of their lives. They are really fascinating people in their own right deserve to have their personal stories told; for future generations to admire. I like the little unknown trivia stories that is fascinating to read about; especially as related to the president; their wives children.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Enjoyable authorBy Moscow ID EnthusiastAlthough I've just started the book ... it is really a fun read. She's a good author; not dry at all. It's almost like she knew the first ladies personally ... and she absolutely could not have known Martha (Mrs George) Washington.
