1850-1924

Provides insights to actions taken after the explosion of the USS "Maine" in 1898 in Havana Harbor, focusing on the key players at the time, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, William Randolph Hearst, Thomas Reed, and William James.

Born in England, Samuel Gompers immigrated to the United States and soon discovered his vocation to fight for the American laborer. His charismatic, outspoken personality soon landed him the role of speaking on behalf of his fellow workers. His participation in various unsuccessful unions and other failed ventures to enact labor changes led to his creation of the American Federation of Labor. Faced with strikes that turned violent, opposition from the government, and lies perpetrated by anti-unionizers, Gompers persevered, and lived to see various measures enacted to ensure safe work environments, workers??? compensation, and other basic laborer rights.

Profiles the lives and relationships of five figures who helped the United States become a major player in world politics at the dawn of the twentieth century.

Provides insights to actions taken after the explosion of the USS "Maine" in 1898 in Havana Harbor, focusing on the key players at the time, Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, William Randolph Hearst, Thomas Reed, and William James.

Biography of one of the founders of the American Federation of Labor, whose ideas and procedures were the basis of the American labor movement.