Looking for a comprehensive collection of U.S. historical documents in a form that you can sneak into a final exam? There's an app for that!
MultiEducator has released American Dream for the iPhone and iPod touch, available in the iTunes store now. The new app contains 480 documents from American history, including the text of key Supreme Court decisions, every President's Inaugural Address, and the Constitution. There are also 18 audio clips, recording some of the most famous speeches in American history.
American Dream goes beyond presenting the documents, including an analysis of the significance of the event. Many include key point summaries to help the user grasp the essence of what was said. MultiEducator says there are also “firsthand accounts” of such historical events as the building of the Erie Canal, to help you get into the mind of those involved. The records go back to Christopher Columbus' own description of his voyage to the new world.
They have plans to continue enhancing the app with new documents over time. And who knows, maybe people will soon be using this to create Ronald Reagan ringtones!
