legislators

Presents a brief biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and includes information on her early life in the suburbs of Chicago, her school and college life, how she met Bill Clinton, and her continuing political career.

Describes the life of Gouverneur Morris, who edited the final version of the United States Constitution, served as minister to France, and was instrumental in the establishment of our national coinage system and in the planning of the Erie Canal.

A biography of the famous astronaut and U.S. senator.

Explores the life and career of Barbara Jordan, from her childhood in Houston, through her distinguished career in public office, to her powerful influence as a speaker.

Biographies of ten pathbreaking women who have served in Congress: Jeannette Rankin, Margaret Chase Smith, Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Barbara Jordan, Patricia Schroeder, Millicent Fenwick, Barbara Mikulski, Nancy Kassebaum, and Geraldine Ferraro.

Follows the life of a figure famous for both her plays and her activities in American politics and government, one of the first women to represent the United States in a major diplomatic post.

Presents a biography of Henry B. Gonzalez, Texas Congressman, and provides information on childhood as a Mexican-American, and his political career fighting discrimination, homelessness, and segregation.

Follows the life of the current president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from the gang-plagued streets of Baltimore, Maryland, to his position of leadership in Congress and among the African-American community.

Chronicles the life and legend of American scout and explorer, Davy Crockett, including his service as a member of the House of Representatives and his death at the Alamo.

Surveys the life of the American frontiersman who became a member of Congress and died trying to defend the Alamo.