Examines the role of the secretary of state in the U.S. government, discussing the creation of the position in 1789, looking at the accomplishments of some of history's most influential secretaries of state, and describing the office the secretary heads and its mission.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Treasury, and describes the first Secretary, Alexander Hamilton in 1789, the first income taxes, national banking system, printing money, the IRS, and more.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and describes the first Secretary, Oveta Culp Hobby in 1953, the Surgeon General's office, Food and Drug Administration, the Children's Bureau, and more.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Education, and describes the first secretary, Shirley Hufstedler during the Carter administration, the programs the department oversees, protecting students' rights, and more.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense, and describes the first Secretary, James Forrestal in 1947, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Armed Forces, training troops and defending the country, and more.
Presents a short study on the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of Homeland Security, and describes the first secretary, Tom Ridge, the formation of the department after the September 11 World Trade Tower attacks, their efforts in protecting U.S. borders, and more.
