Cornerstones of freedom

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The story of Arlington National Cemetery

1979
A brief history of Arlington National Cemetery describing some of the famous and less well-known people buried there.

The story of the Smithsonian Institution

1979
Describes the contents of the 13 separate buildings of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, the activities of this institution, and its mysterious origins.

The story of the Alamo

1970
Describes the cause that enabled Houston to gather enough men and support to defeat Santa Anna and gain independence for Texas.

The story of Mount Rushmore

1969
Relates the conception and execution of the giant monument to four American Presidents carved upon Mount Rushmore.

The story of the powers of the Supreme Court

1989
A brief overview explaining how the Supreme Court is the ultimate interpreter of our Constitution.

The story of the Statue of Liberty

1965
An account of the planning, carving and installation of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States.

The story of Ellis Island

1979
Describes the experiences of the many immigrants who sought entry to the United States at the immigration station on Ellis Island, New York, before it closed in 1954.

The story of the Liberty Bell

1965
An account of the long history of the Liberty Bell of Philadelphia--the important occasions on which it rang, its long journey throughout the country so all Americans could see it, and its final move to Independence Hall.

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