To be good stewards of our future it is important to know our history. The American History book collection is a collection of books we recommend to gain this critical appreciation. Many Americans knows that Washington crossed the Delaware and can even tell you what that picture looks like, but do you know why it was so important? Read 1776. What were the driving forces behind our Founding Fathers creating this great nation? Read Thomas Paine, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin. What guiding principles did George Washington and Abraham Lincoln believe to guide them, and this nation, through some of its darkest moments? Read His Excellency and Team of Rivals. 

These are the books which we at American Sage have read. We believe these books teach great lessons about what this nation was envisioned to be, the principles it was founded on, and the courge, sacrifice, and dedication it has taken to make the great nation we now have.

Our collection of The World Around Us books is filled with literature that opens our minds to the larger world outside our United States of America. The world is a big place. Full of places that are complicated with complex histories. The only way to appreciate the viewpoints they hold is to learn about them. Some of their histories are hard to read, full of oppression and pain, but these teach us important lessons about the values and priorities of other cultures. These painful stories also give us a deep appreciation for the blessings we have in America.

In addition to books, there are some high quality movies that have captured key events in the forming of the world in which we live. If an image is worth a thousand words then these moving images are of great worth indeed. We at American Sage believe there is value in both reading and seeing what some have experienced first hand. Purchase these movies and share them with your friends and family. Discuss them afterwards and share the thoughts and feelings they inspire in you.

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Other sites and resources for additional information about politics today.

RealClearPolitics (RCP) - RCP culls and publishes the best commentary, news, polling data, and links to important resources from many points of the political compass and covering important issues of the day.

Vote Smart - This site allows you to see voting history for members of congress and information on different bill.