1901-1953

Highlights key events in United States history from 1900 to 1929, focusing on how the country was impacted by increased imigration from other countries.

Traces the economic, military, political, and cultural development of the United States in the first two decades of the twentieth century, and explores how those developments influenced modern America.

A history of America in the years between 1890 and 1920, looking at how the forces of industrialization affected the society, culture, politics, and economy of the country; discussing its impact on working men and women of all races; and examining the lives of some of the era's most prominent individuals.

An overview of United States history from 1918 to 1945, discussing the Roaring Twenties, the Depression, political leaders, Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, and World War II.

Features the 122 uncollected poems of Dorothy Parker, including cynical commentaries, expermiments with structure, and topics of personal interest.

A collection of writings that examine the Progressives, their agenda, actions, and influence, and the role gender and ethnicity played on the group.

Examines conditions during the Great Depression through the story of Molly, a fourteen-year-old girl who takes to riding freight trains in search of a job and food.

Captioned illustrations highlight significant events in the industrial development of the United States.

Discusses the lives and political careers of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.