America, Wake Up! Speech Given Before American War Dads, Kansas City, Missouri, May 30, 1944 By Captain Eddie Rickenbacher

By Eddie V. Rickenbacker

Book Overview

""America, Wake Up "" is a speech given by Captain Eddie Rickenbacker before the American War Dads in Kansas City, Missouri on May 30, 1944. Rickenbacker, a World War I flying ace and aviation pioneer, delivers a passionate call to action for Americans to wake up to the realities of the war effort and do their part to support it. He speaks about the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families, and the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving victory. Rickenbacker's speech is a powerful reminder of the courage and determination required to win a war, and a stirring tribute to those who have given their lives in service to their country. This book is a transcription of Rickenbacker's speech, providing readers with a firsthand account of his inspiring words and the historical context in which they were delivered.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169656986
• ISBN13: 9781169656987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"