When Pope Clement XV becomes obsessed with the Virgin Mary's revelations at Fatima in 1917, his papal secretary begins to fear the Pope's obsession may uncover a shocking truth about the Church that has been hidden for many years.
Populist author and radio personality Jim Hightower gives a searing commentary of the 2000 presidential election, the leading political parties, and globalization.
Examines the life, career, and personal characteristics of the man who served as vice-president for eight years under Ronald Reagan and was then elected to follow him as the nation's forty-first president.
a salute to children from President Obama's victory speech
Obama, Barack
2009
Quotations drawn from Obama's victory speech, accompanied by photographs of the president-elect with children, encourage children to work with the government to make America a better country.
Discusses the creation of the Electoral College, explains how it works, looks at examples of the Electoral College in action, and considers whether the system should be changed.
A brief biography of the forty-second president of the United States, highlighting his political life and his successful 1992 campaign against President Bush.
Provides a recap of the 2000 presidential election in the United States, discussing the role of the legislative and judicial systems in deciding the controversial contest; and includes definitions of terms.