Cornerstones of freedom

Describes Auguste Bartholdi's conception of the Statue of Liberty, its construction in France, and its eventual erection and dedication in New York Harbor.

Presents a history of the Vietnam War that took place from 1954 until 1975, discussing how the war began, why United States forces found it difficult to fight the Viet Cong, and why immigration has become a controversial issue for both the United States and Vietnam.

Discusses the creation of the Department of Homeland Security in the United States in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, explains the role of different agencies in the department, introduces some of the department's leaders, and looks at criticism of the department's activities.

Examines how presidential elections have changed over the past 200 years, discussing such topics as primaries, national conventions, television campaigns, and funding.

A history of women's voting rights in the United States, beginning in 1776 when women's inability to own property denied them citizenship, to 1920 when all women were given the right to vote.

Presents the life and career of the nurse who, after fearlessly serving on the battlefields of the Civil War, founded the American Red Cross.

Describes the first battles of the Revolutionary War, the events leading up to the conflict, and the effect of helping the thirteen British colonies pull together for a common cause.

Describes the history of the thirteen original English colonies in America, including their early exploration, settlement, and regional differences.

Describes the devastation incurred by the Union general's march from Atlanta to Savannah during the Civil War--an act which hastened the Confederate surrender by destroying the South's economic resources.

Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1864 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech. Includes text of the speech.