Gillon, Steven M

"[The author] offers a . . . history of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders--popularly known as the Kerner Commission. Convened by President Lyndon Johnson after riots in Newark and Detroit left dozens dead and thousands injured, the commission issued a report in 1968 that attributed the unrest to 'white racism' and called for aggressive new programs to end racism and poverty. 'Our nation is moving toward two societies,' they warned, 'one black, and one white--separate and unequal.' Fifty years later, [the author] draws on official records, never-before-seen private papers, and interviews with key players to offer an . . . account of the Kerner Commission's work and its . . . legacies"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the Baby Boomer generation, which includes people born between 1946 and 1964, by chronicling the lives of six people from different cultures from 1945 through 2004, such as Bobby Muller, founder of Vietnam Veterans of America, and Fran Visco, president of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

Examines Fanklin D. Roosevelt's decision to go to war with Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and gives details on how he lead the nation to war on Germany.

Chronicles the events that took place within the twenty-four hours after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and discusses Lyndon B. Johnson's ascension to power.

Recounts the events of ten pivotal days that changed the course of American history.