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Text and photographs discuss the history of the military academy in West Point, New York, its famous graduates, and daily life for its cadets.

"Discusses why the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)--the largest and the newest department of government--was established and then takes a detailed look at the role of the 22 different federal departments and agencies that were incorporated into it. DHS has more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Its duties are wide-ranging, but the goal is clear--keeping America safe"--Back cover.

A collection of odd and interesting stories and facts about American history.

A pictorial history of the parks, monuments, and reservations found in the National Park Service from Yellowstone National Park and Custer Battlefield National Monument to Cape Cod National Seashore and Buck Island Reef National Monument.

Features four stories celebrating the history of the United States, including the title story which describes the unusual friendship that existed between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War years.

"Hillary Clinton has accumulated a lifelong record of public service as a lawyer and children's advocate, First Lady, US Senator, and Secretary of State. Her tenacious personality has created both loyal supporters and harsh critics. Clinton's bid for the presidency of the United States in 2008 failed, but after launching another run in 2015, she could become the first woman to attain the highest office in the land"--From the publisher's web site.