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The American Red Cross

1987
Discusses the history of the volunteer, non-profit organization which has a congressional charter and serves people of all creeds, colors, and political affiliations.

The Food and Drug Administration

1988
Surveys the history of the Food and Drug Administration describing its structure, function, and influence on American society.

The Environmental Protection Agency

1988
Traces the progress of the EPA in controlling many types of pollution since its creation in 1970.

The Internal Revenue Service

1987
Focuses on the history, functions, purpose, and scope of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

The Peace Corps

1989
An introduction to the history and functions of the Peace Corps.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development

1991
Surveys the history and organization of HUD and its role in improving the cities and housing of the United States.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs

1988
Surveys the history of the Bureau of Indian Affairs describing its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

The House of Representatives

1989
Surveys the history of the House of Representatives and describes its structure, current function, and influence on American society.

The Federal Reserve System

1989
Explains the history and functions of the Federal Reserve System.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

1990
An introduction to the history and functions of The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which prohibits employment discrimination.

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