legislators

Presents a comprehensive collection of letters written by the author's father, Thomas J. Dodd, who served as one of the U.S. prosecutors at the 1945 Nuremberg trial.

Chronicles the life of American senator Robert Kennedy, discussing his family background and the public and private forces and events that shaped him. Covers such topics as his marriage and ten children; his climb up the political ladder; his brother's assassination; and his own death.

Biography of Bob Dole, highlighting his childhood, his World War II days, his work in Congress, and his prospects for the future.

Collects newspaper front pages from November 5, 2008 that reflect Barack Obama's presidential election victory; and features newspapers from each state, along with national and international newspapers.

Presents John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning study of men who, at a risk to themselves, stood fast for a principle, covering John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Sam Houston, Robert Taft, and others.

Describes the political career of the politician from Massachusetts whose career spanned fifty years and who served as Speaker of the House for a decade.

An examination of Joseph McCarthy's investigations into communists in the U.S. government during the 1950s and the effect it had on every aspect of American society.

Presents John F. Kennedy's Pulitzer Prize-winning study of men who, at a risk to themselves, stood fast for a principle, covering John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Sam Houston, Robert Taft, and others.

Presents a short biography of Senator John Glenn from his childhood in Ohio, his service in the Air Corps during World War Two and Korea, participation in the space program, and years in the United States Senate.

Provides a chronological look at the history of the United States Congress and at the legislators who have made their mark there.