legislators

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legislators

Godspeed, John Glenn

2006
An illustrated biography of John Glenn telling the story of how he became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth inside "Friendship 7.".

Bob Dole

politician
1997
Relates the story of a soldier from Russell, Kansas, who was injured in World War II and who went on to become a Republican senator in the United States Congress.

Huey Long

2004
A documentary on the life and times of Huey Long, who became Louisiana's governor and senator. Includes interviews with people who remember Long, both favorably and not so favorably.

Promises to keep

on life and politics
2007

Sixty days and counting

2007
With the climate rapidly changing, newly elected President Phil Chase decides to focus his administration on the problem of global warming and appoints Charlie Quibler, who has a young son to care for, and Frank Vanderwal, who recently suffered brain trauma when he and his espionage lover, Caroline Barr, foiled a conspiracy to steal the election from Chase, to head the team of scientists working on a solution.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

historic leader
2010
Examines the life and accomplishments of Hillary Clinton, discussing her youth, education, marriage to Bill, and work as a lawyer, first lady, senator, presidential candidate, and secretary of state.

Davy Crockett

2005
Davy Crockett, the self-proclaimed "ring-tailed roarer of the western woods" tells some tall tales about how he became a legend, throwing in a few real facts about his life along the way.

Congressperson

1985
Discusses how senators and representatives are elected and how they go about making the laws of our country.

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