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Takes the reader behind the locked and shuttered windows of Philadelphia's State House in the history-making summer of 1787.

Describes the history of armored military vehicles, known as "tanks" for short, and how tanks are used in today's military.

Describes the author's experiences after landing on the beach at Peleliu in 1944 with the Marines.

Examines the life and career of the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on his role during the Persian Gulf War.

Presents an illustrated history of U.S. soldiers in WWI, covering how the war was started and ended, the role of poison gas and use of trenches, and the efforts of the Harlem Hellfighters and war hero Alvin York, and includes a glossary.

"[A] selection of writings and speeches by Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the work ways of the Supreme Court, on being Jewish, on law and lawyers in opera, and on the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life of Marquis de Lafayette and details the contributions he made to the American Revolution. Traces his life following the conclusion of the Revolution and considers his modern legacy.

Relates the Vietnam War, its aftermath and effect on their lives as seen by 65 veterans of Charlie Company, an infantry unit.