The Citizen's Almanac: Free Audiobook and Listening Guide

The Citizen's Almanac, credited to Anonymous, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

About the work

The LibriVox catalogue summary, preserved with the recording, reads:

LibriVox recording of The Citizen's Almanac by Anonymous. Read in English by Phil Chenevert This is a recording of a booklet given to new naturalized American citizens, it contains an explanation of fundamental documents, symbols and anthems of the United States. "Today you are a citizen of the United States of America— becoming “a peer of kings” as President Calvin Coolidge once said. Thisoccasion is a defining moment that should not soon be forgotten, for it marks the beginning of a new era in your lifetime as a U.S. citizen. Naturalized citizens are an important part of our great democracy, bringing a wealth of talent, ability, and character to this Nation. Your fellow citizens recognize the sacrifices you have made to reach this milestone and with open arms we welcome you. The United States offers an abundance of freedom and opportunity for all its citizens and we wish you all the best along the way."

Recording facts

• Recording title: The Citizen's Almanac
• Author credits: Anonymous
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 8
• Listed recording duration: 2:38:03

Track guide

1. 00 - Message From the Director — 3:44
2. 01 - Citizenship in America: Rights and Responsibilities of US Citizens — 10:10
3. 02 - Patriotic Anthems and Symbols of the United States — 21:43
4. 03 - Presendtial and Historical Speeches — 29:12
5. 04 - Fundamental Documents of American Democracy — 36:43
6. 05 - Landmark Decisions of the US Supreme Court — 16:46
7. 06 - Presidential Statements on Citizenship and Immigration — 14:48
8. 07 - Prominent Foriegn Born Americans — 24:57

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