1945-1989

Presents quotes by republican and democratic politicians from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries on a variety of issues.

Presents personal letters, journals, and official documents that chronicle the history of the United States during the Cold War period between 1949 and 1969 and examines the presidencies of Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson.

Examines both the civilian and military contributions to rebuilding war-torn nations such as Iraq and Afghanistan and analyzes the problems and challenges from conflict to the role of democracy around the world.

An intimate view of Pres. Kennedy's rise in politics and 1037 days in office as President of the U.S.

Explores United States-Israeli relations since the founding of Israel in 1948 within the context of ongoing strife and attempts at peace in the Middle East and the political climate in the U.S.

The movement for African American equality set in historical perspective.

Chronicles the lives of presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan and points out daring measures each took while in office including the easing of tensions with China and the Soviet Union, peace talks between Israel and Egypt, and a treaty to lower the number of nuclear weapons.

Discusses the political climate, leaders, and ideology that led to the Cold War.

Describes the U.S.'s political and military attempts to prevent the spread of Communism throughout the world in the latter half of the twentieth century, discussing Germany, Korea, Egypt, Cuba, Vietnam, Angola, and Nicaragua.