legislators

Chronicles the life of patriot Patrick Henry, describing his work in law and politics and his significance in the American Revolution.

Profiles the life of Barack Obama, discussing his parents, childhood, education, work in Chicago, keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, election to the U.S. Senate, and aspirations to become the first African-American president of the United States.

A brief biography of Barack Obama that describes his childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and highlights from his political career, which includes becoming the first African-American elected to become the President of the United States.

In the early days of his career, Senator Ted Kennedy was mainly known as the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert Kennedy. But his service in the United States Senate - which has spanned more than 45 years - has earned him his own reputation as a hard-fighting and effective legislator. He has strived to fairly represent all Americans in his pursuit of social justice.

Relates how one delegate to the Second Continental Congress battled bad weather and physical disabilities to arrive in Philadelphia in 1776, in time for the historic vote that led to independence.

Describes the busy life of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, seen through the eyes of her six-year-old granddaughter.

Davy Crockett tames the American frontier in Texas and fights against the Mexicans in the Battle of the Alamo.

Describes the life and accomplishments of David Crockett, the famous frontier settler, congressman, and defender of the Alamo.

Text and accompanying photographs recount the life and times of Robert Smalls, the first slave to become a widely known Civil War hero.

A brief illustrated biography of the renowned American frontiersmen.