America’s Autobiography: Key Documents That Tell Our Story

From its beginning, America’s story has been written in agreements, speeches, and proclamations. More than most other nations, America’s history is bound up with the written word. The documents compiled here in America’s Autobiography tell the story of the United States of America. These documents not only recount the nation’s rich history, but they also impart to the reader the principles, values, and virtues embodied in the American spirit. Like keys, these documents help unlock the meaning of who we have been as they point us all to the promise of who we still might become.

Meet Meghan Waters and get a copy of their book at the 2026 Kentucky Book Festival, Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.