1945-1989

Chronicles the post-World War II presidential administrations of Harry S. Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson that profiles their early years, political careers, presidency, and legacy.

Records the events leading to the Hungarian rebellion against Soviet authority in 1956 and the subsequent crushing of that uprising.

Biography of retired Arizona senator Barry Goldwater looks at his early life, his 1964 presidential campaign, and discusses how he influenced the Republican party with his conservative views.

Discusses the political career of George Wallace, four-time governor of Alabama and presidential candidate, and how he started the trend of conservatism that continues to influence politics today.

A history and discussion of the Cold War taken from book excerpts, magazine articles, cartoons, and other sources.

Examines the abuse of human rights in today's world and discusses the controversial role of American foreign policy in relation to this issue.

Describes major events in American history since the end of World War II and discusses how they have influenced and shaped American society.

Chronicles the presidential years between 1969 and 2004 and the domestic and global events that marked their administration, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, terrorism, the economy, personal scandals, and physical attacks on the United States.