Book 15

The Story of the FBI

by Jim Hargrove

Published 1 April 1988
A brief history of the investigative division of the United States Justice Department.

Describes the causes, events, and aftermath of the scandal known as Teapot Dome which helped ruin the reputation of the administration of Warren G. Harding, the twenty-ninth president.

Story of Watergate

by Jim Hargrove

Published 1 October 1988
Synthesizes the biggest political scandal in United States history, a series of activities attempting to help Richard M. Nixon win reelection in 1972.

Examines how presidential elections have changed over the past 200 years, discussing such topics as presidential primaries, national conventions, television campaigns, and funding.

Discusses the historical background and events leading up to the reunification of a divided Germany and the political and economic ramifications.

Recounts the successful search of Jonas Salk for the vaccine that conquered polio.