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An exploration of American life from 1980 through 1989, looking at key people, events, and topics in the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports.

Profiles the people, events, and products that shaped the history of the United States during the 1980s.

An account of U.S. intervention in the Vietnam War and the results of this involvement.

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.