legislators

A biography of Dan Sickles, a New York congressman whose charm and political connections enabled him to literally get away with murder, and paved the way to a brilliant military career during and after the Civil War.

J. C. Watts, Jr., the first African-American Republican elected to Congress from a southern state since Reconstruction, shares the story of his life, discussing his upbringing in a strongly Democratic family and community, the factors that led him to switch to the Republican Party, and his career as a politician.

Contains biographies of Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, describes their opposing attitudes regarding democracy and economic development in America, and presents twenty-five primary documents.

Chronicles the 2008 presidential campaign of Barack Obama and includes information on related people and topics.

Chronicles the life of David "Davy" Crockett, discussing his adventures as a hunter, explorer, soldier, and politician.

Recounts the life and political career of California's first female senator, Dianne Feinstein.

Presents biographies of prominent women in politics, including Bella Abzug, Shirley Chisholm, Millicent Fenwick, Elizabeth Holtzman, Barbara A. Mikulski, and Cardiss Collins.