History remembers Robert F. Kennedy as a racial healer, a tribune for the poor, and the last progressive knight of a bygone era of American politics. But Kennedy?s enshrinement in the liberal pantheon was actually the final stage of a journey that had its beginnings in the conservative 1950s. In Bobby Kennedy, Larry Tye peels away layers of myth and misconception to paint a complete portrait of this singularly fascinating figure.
An illustrated biography of New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, that chronicles her childhood and early dreams, education and law school, and First Lady of both Arkansas and the United States.
A picture-book biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a woman who has helped to change the world as First Lady, United States Senator, and Secretary of State.
Profiles the life and career of Daniel Inouye, son of Japanese immigrants, who became the first Japanese American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate.
Presents a brief biography of Hillary Clinton, from her childhood when she dreamed of being an astronaut to becoming a First Lady of the United States and a candidate to be the first female president of the United States.
Profile of Bob Dole, excerpted from the book, What It Takes, written during the 1992 presidential campaign, examines the senator's character, career, and drive for the role of chief executive.
"A historical survey of the United States Senate, from its beginnings to current issues, including its role in Congress and influential senators such as Daniel Webster and Hillary Clinton."--.
As a kid growing up in Brooklyn, Bernie Sanders was surrounded by grinding poverty that turned families against each other as they scrimped and saved to pay their bills.
Bernie saw politics as his chance to give a decent life to everyone, not just those born into wealth or the lucky few who hit it big. But the Democratic Party and the country overall were moving to the right.
Bernie joined a tiny independent party from Vermont. He ran for mayor.
As a socialist. And won.
That was the beginning. [From back cover.
