Describes the purpose and history of the Articles of Confederation and discusses how it led to the more powerful Constitution.

Chronicles the life and career of John McCain, Navy pilot, P.O.W., and senator, and his 1999-2000 campaign for the presidency.

Describes the life of the senator from Connecticut who is the first Jewish man ever nominated for vice president of the United States.

Dramatic and defining moments in American history come vividly the life in the Cornerstones of Freedom series.

Introduces the wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and U.S. delegate to the United Nations.

Presents a biography of Bess Wallace Truman

Describes the events and motivations which led to Lincoln's famous speech, dedicating the Gettysburg cemetery to the fallen soldiers.

Traces the evolution of America's First Ladies from the role of White House hostess to that of social and political leader.

Discusses events contributing to the stock market crash of 1929, the Great Depression that followed, and the steps that were taken to revive the nation.

John Adams was often overshadowed by the towering George Washington and the brilliant Thomas lefferson.