The Second Bill of Rights: FDR's Unfinished Revolution -- And Why We Need It More Than Ever
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The Second Bill of Rights: FDR's Unfinished Revolution -- And Why We Need It More Than Ever

In 1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave a State of the Union Address that was arguably the greatest political speech of the twentieth century. In it, Roosevelt grappled with the definition of security in a democracy, concluding that "unless there is security here at home, there cannot be lasting peace in the world." To help ensure that security, he proposed a "Second Bill of Rights" -- economic rights that he saw as necessary to political freedom. Many of the great legislative achievements of the past sixty years stem from Roosevelt's vision. Using this speech as a launching point, Cass R. Sunstein shows how these rights are vital to the continuing security of our nation. This is an ambitious, sweeping book that argues for a new vision of FDR, of constitutional history, and our current political scene.

  • TitleThe Second Bill of Rights: FDR's Unfinished Revolution -- And Why We Need It More Than Ever
  • BrandBasic Books
  • ManufacturerBasic Books
  • BindingPaperback
  • ProductGroupBook
  • ItemPartNumberblack & white illustrations
  • Modelblack & white illustrations
  • ReleaseDate2006-07-04T00:00:01Z
  • UnitCount1
  • EANs9780465083336