Werstein, Irving

Explains colonization of Texas, its fight for independence, annexation, American transcontinental expansion, slavery question as background to Mexican War. Describes leaders, men and battles of that struggle.

Describes the events that led to the German invasion of Poland and the three-week siege of the city of Warsaw; examines the daily life of ghetto-imprisoned Jews, the work of social welfare groups and underground activists, cooperative smuggling by city and ghetto citizens, and the overwhelming disease and starvation of the ghetto; and details the foredoomed street uprising by a population that chose to "die with honor.".

Describes the various flags used to represent the nation throughout United States history and traces the evolution of the present design of the Stars and Stripes. Also gives rules for the use of the flag.