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A brief overview of the life and accomplishments of Texas politician Sam Houston.

An exploration of the life of nineteenth-century politician Samuel Houston that discusses his childhood, military career, role as president of the Republic of Texas, election to the United States Senate, and other related topics.

Examines the life and military career of John McCain, discussing his military family, his education, his years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his work as a politician.

The life of Sam Houston, friend of the Cherokee, oustanding general in the battle for the independence of Texas, and devoted statesman in the U.S. government.

Describes the lives and political careers of eleven women who have served in the Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Helen Gahagan Douglas, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, Nancy Landon Kassebaum, Barbara Mikulski, Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer, Patty Murray, and Carol Moseley Braun.

Presents the life and career of the orator, lawyer, statesman, and framer of the Bill of Rights.

Presents a biography of U.S. Senator John McCain, written with simple text and photographs, and details his childhood, family, military service, and highlights from his political career through his Republican presidential nomination for the 2008 election. Includes a list of important dates.

Chronicles the life and political career of Hillary Rodham Clinton, covering such topics as her childhood in Illinois, experiences in law school, marriage to Bill Clinton and period as First Lady, election to U.S. Senator, and presidential campaign.

Presents basic biographical facts on every president, vice president, cabinet member, Supreme Court justice, member of Congress, and state governor to serve in the U.S. government between 1789 and 2009, and includes essays that provide background information on each office.

A biography of Hillary Clinton, discussing her youth, college and law school years, her move to Arkansas and marriage to Bill Clinton, her experiences as a political wife, her election as New York senator, and her own presidential campaign.