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Descriptive text, photos, sidebars, and biographical profiles chronicle the political and cultural events that shaped the U.S. from the 1970s through 2000; also includes a time line, a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of Web sites.

Chronicles the news events, trends, scientific breakthroughs, and entertainment and sports highlights that shaped the U.S. in the 1990s, covering such topics as the Oklahoma City bombing, the Columbine shooting, and the Waco siege.

Examines significant people and events in the history of the United States during the 1980s, covering disasters, entertainment, trends, politics and foreign affairs, the arts, science and technology, sports, society, economy, fashion, and activities. Includes a time line, glossary, and photographs.

Examines significant people and events in the history of the United States during the 1970s, covering disasters, entertainment, trends, politics and foreign affairs, the arts, science and technology, sports, society, economy, fashion, and activities. Includes a time line, glossary, and photographs.

Chronicles seven presidential administrations from Richard M. Nixon to George W. Bush that profiles their early years, political careers, presidency, and legacy.

Presents a collection of essays and speeches by prominent figures such as Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Walter Cronkite, as well as letters from soldiers and their families about the issues and events connected to the Vietnam War.

Contains seventy essays in which the authors report on some of the important events, people, and ideas of the 1970s, and includes photographs and a chronology of the years between 1970 and 1979.

Discusses the role of minorities and women in American history and society in this century's last decade, focusing on the experiences of Hispanic Americans, new European immigrants, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and others.

Examines the Reagan decade in which America fell from a dominant world power to a struggling debtor nation.