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	Highly recommended for high-school libraries and would also be an excellent choice for both undergraduate and public libraries.
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APRIL 2008
Milestone Documents in American History
combines the full-text of iconic primary source documents with riveting, readable analysis by esteemed historians.

APRIL 2009
American Leaders
offers a unique biographical approach to the study of primary source documents, featuring a significant number of each leaders original texts.

OCTOBER 2009
World History extends the series into world history, from ancient times to today. Key documents from all important world cultures are included.

APRIL 2010
African American Leaders profiles influential African Americans. Each entry presents the full text of important primary source documents written by the person in question, as well as an original essay.

OCTOBER 2010
World Religions examines the key texts of the world's primary religions, from ancient times to the present.

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Milestone Documents
of American Leaders
The second title in the groundbreaking Milestone Documents series, Milestone Documents of American Leaders offers a unique biographical approach to the study of primary source documents. Plus complimentary online access to the full content of this great reference set is available.

THE PRINTED REFERENCE

Four volumes, including 2,100 pages

Over 500 full-text documents & analytical essays

Eight teachers' guides

Appendixes, indexes and resource listings

THE ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION

Fully supported

Complimentary online access

Unlimited users at your library

Full access from home or dorm room

Immediate access via online registration

A simple, intuitive interface

User profile areas for students and patrons

Sophisticated search functions

Complete content, including appendixes

Fully illustrated

Milestone Documents of American Leaders is the highly anticipated follow up to 2008's critically acclaimed Milestone Documents in American History. This new, four-volume set continues the "Milestone Documents" tradition of pairing primary source texts with expert analysis by esteemed historians. Here, the lives of notable Americans are illuminated through an in-depth study of the primary source texts they produced during their lifetimes. From presidents, jurists, and legislators to influential private citizens both past and present, American Leaders features important full-text sources written by the people who shaped the nation-and crucial scholarly analysis to help the documents come alive.

As important, Milestone Documents of American Leaders is offered in print and online database form simultaneously, with the online resource available at no charge to purchasers of the printed volumes. Subscriptions supporting unlimited users are fully supported by Salem Press.

Primary Source Documents & Analysis
Conceived and produced by an expert group of teachers, librarians, and historians, Milestone Documents of American Leaders brings a unique biographical approach to the study of primary source documents. Each entry offers a number of full texts from the historical figure in question as well as an in-depth, analytical essay that places the documents in their historical context. With content aligned with the National History Standards and signed essays written by a team of 60 esteemed historians, Milestone Documents of American Leaders offers an unparalleled reference tool for students conducting primary source research.

Among the documents included in the set are Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Address, Emancipation Proclamation, second inaugural address; Sandra Day O’Connor: Bush v. Gore, United States v. Lopez, McConnell v. FEC; Martin Luther King Jr.: “I Have a Dream”, “A Time to Break the Silence” speeches, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail;” Abigail Adams: Letters to John and John Quincy Adams; Ronald Reagan: “A Time for Choosing” speech and “Evil Empire” speech; Thomas Jefferson: Declaration of Independence, Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom, first inaugural address.

Organization & Format
Essays are arranged alphabetically by last name of author, and include several sections, including the full text of the primary documents; a summary overview of the person's place in history and their role as a producer of documents; a timeline of key events; a detailed explanation and analysis of the selected primary documents; the impact and legacy of the person's writings on American history; a selection of quotes; an annotated bibliography; and a comprehensive glossary.

Bonus Online Feature
Customers who purchase this set will receive at no extra charge an additional online entry: "Barack Obama", featuring in-depth analysis of the speeches that catapulted Obama to the presidency, including his 2008 speech on race, and his acceptance speech at the 2008 convention and inaugural address.

Each entry in Milestone Documents of American Leaders begins with an overview section that outlines the importance of the historical figure and the selected documents. Subsequent sections include the following:

Overview Provides a summary overview of the person’s output and

describes his/her place in American history and his/her role as a

producer of documents within the context of the time.

Time Line includes key events from the subject’s life and times

Explanation and Analysis of the Documents detailed analysis

the texts of several key primary documents produced by the subject

Impact and Legacy Outlines the impact that the person’s writings had

on his/her times and thus on American history. It also discusses the

legacy of the subject and of the corresponding documents.

Essential Quotes offers a selection of key quotes from the document

Key Sources annotated bibliography of the subject’s key writings

and papers

Questions for Further Study includes study questions for students

Bibliography lists books, articles, and Web sites for further research

Full text of the primary documents

Glossary defines important, difficult, or unusual terms in the document

texts

Full Text of the primary document

Special features include a general subject index and hundreds of photographs and other images. In addition, history educators will find eight detailed and useful teacher's guides containing dozens of student activities, all of which are aligned with the National History Standards.

The Free Database
The purchase of Milestone Documents of American Leaders entitles a school or library to a complimentary subscription to Salem History, our online historical database, including all the content in this set PLUS all the content in any of the other Milestone Document titles a library owns. Free through 12/31/2011.

A Powerful & Complete Online Database
Salem History is the new online database offering three key elements in the study of history: Biography, History/Events and Source Documents. Salem is launching Salem History with significant reference in all three areas. Milestone Documents of American Leaders and are the first that explore primary sources. Both bring the key documents (and thorough analysis) in U.S. history to your library, online and off. The first "Source Documents" online in Salem History, these remarkable sets provide an extensive and critical resource.


	Saving articles to personal profile areas is easy and available to all users.
	See Also... points to related text and analysis in this set.
	The time line highlights the key dates in the personage's life.
	Key Sources offers additional primary source resources.
	Further Reading provides a thorough bibliography.
	Questions for Further Study offers teachers a useful starting point for studying the historical figure and his documents.
	Many images are included, all available in enlarged forms.

Easy Registration
Libraries and schools will find an Activation Number in the first volume of their printed Milestone Documents of American Leaders. With this number it’s easy to log onto Salem History, register and get your library connected to this resource. The whole process takes only minutes, and our Customer Service department is ready to help every step of the way.


	The registration process for a librarian is intuitive and simple.
	A valid email address and a password of your choice are used for logging on and off.
	A unique Activation Number is supplied in the first volume of the printed set and immediately activates Salem History throughout your school or library (including branches).

Intuitive Searching
Searching Salem History can be as simple and direct or detailed and precise as users wish. Search results appear in a variety of user-defined ways, sorted and organized to help users find what they need, quickly. Traditional finding aids, such as indexes, also are available, and hyperlinked cross-references abound.

Personalized Profiles for Every Patron and Student
Every individual user can establish a simple personalized profile to save important information such as articles, searches or citations. These personalized areas are free and unlimited.


	Saved searches are easy to manage in a user's profile.
	Citations can be saved in a variety of formats and for all major bibliographic management software.
	Articles are saved with author identification and word count.

Unlimited Access
Every library with Salem History provides an unlimited number of users access to the content. There are no restrictions on how many people can use the database. There are some restrictions on how many buildings are allowed access if your system includes more than seven buildings. For details, please give us a call.

Patron & Student Access
With a library card number (or some other identifying key) students and patrons can access all the functionality of Salem History from home. It’s easy for your library to set up and terrific for your users.

Extraordinary Value
The pricing, distribution and effective costs of this resource are remarkable. Smaller libraries and high schools will be able to provide extensive online history reference at a very low cost. Larger institutions, especially multiple-branch libraries, will find that a single set of the printed Milestone Documents of American Leaders will activate online access at every library branch or school in your system. (Systems with more than seven library buildings may require more than one printed set to allow universal access across their entire system.) For systems with seven or fewer buildings, one set of Milestone Documents is available throughout your institution via Salem History.

For more information about activating Salem History and adding reference sets to your online access, click Activating Salem History.

Consortia
Salem Health and Salem History are offered to consortia, State-wide programs and other multiple-institution purchasing groups. For details, please call us at: (800) 221-1592.