legislators

Describes what the members of Congress do and how they are elected. Also discusses some members of congress who have earned a place in history.

The senior U.S. senator from Connecticut provides an insider's glimpse of the Nuremberg trials, based on the letters of his father, a prosecutor at the trials, to his mother, offering important insights into the daily events in the courtroom.

Explores the life and achievements of Gerald R. Ford, discussing his childhood, military service, political career, presidency, marriage, and retirement.

Reveals the story about the life and election of the first African American President of the United States.

Presents the stories of two women, Jeannette Rankin of Montana and Patsy Mink of Hawaii, who blazed a path for women in politics and made careers for themselves in the political world.

Examines the life and achievements of North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole, discussing her childhood and education, legal career, marriage to Senator Bob Dole, her work as Labor Secretary and president of the Red Cross, and her unsuccessful bid for the 2000 Republican presidential nomination.

Follows the life of J. C. Watts, who played professional football, served as a Baptist minister, and became the first Republican African-American to be elected to Congress from Oklahoma.

A biography of the first African-American woman to run for president of the United States.

Presents an overview of the House of Representatives, discussing its purpose, the way it functions, the different roles of the individuals serving, and other related topics.

A biography of Elizabeth Dole, who held the posts of U.S. Senator, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Secretary of Labor, and President of the American Red Cross.