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America's Inscriptions

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America's Inscriptions gathers the enduring words carved into the major monuments, memorials, and historic buildings of Washington, D.C.-including the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery-and brings them together in a single, powerful volume. Inscribed in stone, metal, and glass, these carefully chosen words were selected to endure, to speak across generations, and to give voice to the principles, struggles, and aspirations that define the American experience.
More than a compilation of quotations, this book reveals a uniquely American form of storytelling-one in which history is not only recorded but physically embedded in the nation's most sacred and symbolic spaces. Each inscription is intentional and reflects a moment of decision, a measure of sacrifice, or a declaration of belief.
From stirring affirmations of liberty and equality to solemn tributes honoring courage and loss, these inscriptions capture the emotional and moral landscape of the United States. They echo the voices of leaders, visionaries, and ordinary citizens whose words were deemed worthy of permanence. In doing so, they remind us that the nation's ideals are not abstract-they are etched into the very fabric of its capital.
America's Inscriptions offers readers more than historical insight; it provides a new way to experience Washington itself. Whether encountered on a quiet walk past a memorial wall or rediscovered within these pages, each inscription becomes an invitation-to remember, to learn, and to engage more deeply with the values that have shaped the nation's journey.



About the Author :

Clint W. Ensign has long been captivated by the words that shape a nation. Raised across the American West, he worked on Capitol Hill while earning business degrees from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. As Senior Vice President of government relations for Sinclair Oil Corporation, he frequently traveled to Washington, D.C., deepening his appreciation for the historic buildings and monuments that inspired his 1994 book, Inscriptions of a Nation. He has also served on boards including the Deseret News and Salt Lake Community College. He and his wife, Cindy, are proud parents, grandparents, and former mission leaders of the Canada Toronto Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798317841423
  • Publisher: Bookbaby
  • Publisher Imprint: Bookbaby
  • Height: 215 mm
  • No of Pages: 188
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 272 gr
  • ISBN-10: 8317841421
  • Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
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  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 139 mm


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