1969-1974

"An exploration of President Nixon's contentious time in office, the Watergate scandal, and the people who helped protect our Constitution"--Provided by publisher.

Documents the kaleidoscopic year during which transformative talents from Hollywood, Sunset Boulevard, and Beverly Hills heavily influenced pop culture, politics, and social movements.

"The story of Daniel Ellsberg and his decision to steal and publish secret documents about America's involvement in the Vietnam War"--Provided by publisher.

"This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 1969 Anti-Vietnam War March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues and helped bring about social change. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline"--Provided by the publisher.

"Why did Richard Nixon become the first president to resign? Readers discover the answer to this question as they explore the political scandal known as Watergate. This . . . topic is explained through . . . main text featuring annotated quotations from historians as well as historical figures and documents. Primary sources, . . . sidebars, and a . . . timeline provide additional information and context for readers looking for insight into this challenging time in American history. Watergate continues to influence how Americans view politics and politicians, and a deeper understanding of why is crucial for the next generation of informed American citizens"--Amazon.

An autobiography of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to the New York State legislature who later ran for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972.

Presents a collection of thirteen controversial essays that debate the events surrounding the Watergate scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, and discusses the efforts to impeach him, Ford's decision to pardon him, and the legacy of Watergate.

"In September 1970, ex-Harvard professor and 'High Priest of LSD' Dr. Timothy Leary escaped from prison with the aid of the radical Weather Underground. Spanning twenty-eight months, President Nixon's careening, global manhunt for Dr. Timothy Leary winds its way among homegrown radicals, European aristocrats, a Black Panther outpost in Algeria, an international arms dealer, hash-smuggling hippies from the Brotherhood of Eternal Love, and secret agents on four continents, culminating in one of the trippiest journeys through the American counterculture."--OCLC.

The "Linebacker" strategic bombing offensive finally drove the North Vietnamese to the negotiating table and an accord was reached for the departure of the US forces. The USA was mightily relieved to be free of this commitment, but its failure in the Vietnam War was a body blow to US cohesion and belief in itself.