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Tells the story, in verse, of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the African-American pilots who broke the color barrier flying for the United States during World War II.

Introduces readers to the U.S. Constitution, and examines how this key foundational document has remained relevant, not only in the United States but worldwide, in the centuries since it was written.

Presents the historical context and importance of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the document that formally promised freedom to American slaves.

Introduces readers to the powerful symbolic, historical, and practical meaning of the Declaration of Independence, whose signing on July 4, 1776, marked the birth of the United States.

Leads readers on an exploration of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including the historical background and ongoing relevance of the foundational document.

Readers discover the story behind the Articles of Confederation, the precursor to the U.S. Constitution, including the factors that inspired its creation and the reasons it was replaced.

"Nearly forgotten by history, this is the story of the Wereth Eleven, African-American soldiers who fought courageously for freedom in WWII--only to be ruthlessly executed by Nazi troops during the Battle of the Bulge"--Amazon.com.

Examines events surrounding the creation of the Declaration of Independence in the late eighteenth century, discussing the reasons why colonists wanted freedom from British rule, why Thomas Jefferson was chosen to write the document, and how Great Britain responded to the declaration.

"This groundbreaking case, with much pressure from suing parties across the country and a great amount of controversy, granted the dignity of marriage to same-sex couples. Readers will find out all about the background of the case, how it made it to the Supreme Court, and why the court decided for same-sex marriage. Also included are questions to consider, primary source documents, and a chronology of the case"--Amazon.com.

"Freedom of speech ... was not always taken for granted as it is now. During the Vietnam War, the government made some choices the American public did not necessarily agree with. When the New York Times published articles detailing a war nobody knew about, it caused some waves in the United States government as it scrambled to cover up what it could and control what it couldn't. This title ... [examines] what went on during this time and how the case made it to the Supreme Court"--Provided by publisher.