Cornerstones of Freedom
9 total works
Presents the history of the route which became the "Main Street" of the Texas cattle trade after the Civil War and remained until its closing in 1884.
The story of the March 5, 1836, battle at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, when only 182 Texans fought thousands of Mexican soldiers in an unsuccessful attempt to gain independence from Mexico.
Surveys the history of impeachment in the United States, discussing the basic rules and procedures and notable officials who have been impeached.
Chronicles the political career of Robert F. Kennedy, the turbulence of the United States in the 1960s, and the events that led to Kennedy's assassination in June 1968.
Relates how the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, known as "The Shrine of Democracy," was conceived, designed, and created.
A biography of the first Black player in modern American major league baseball, emphasizing the prejudice he had to overcome by sheer courage.