the inaugural addresses of the presidents of the United States, 1789-2009
Israel, Fred L
2010
Contains the texts of fifty-six inaugural addresses given by U.S. presidents between 1789 through 2009, which covers George Washington through Barack Obama, and provides explanatory essays that discuss key themes and issues for each speech.
Articles originally published in "National Geographic" present the life and accomplishments of Robert E. Peary, focusing on his explorations of the North Pole.
Tells the story of each of the fifty-three presidential elections from 1789 to 1996, examining the social, economic, and political development of the United States.
Articles from issues of "National Geographic" magazine describe the history and inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands, New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and other Pacific island civilizations.