Owens, Thomas S

After killing the British soldier, Owen pretended to be crazy to escape the pursuing enemy army.

Provides background on America's involvement in the Vietnam War, describes Vietnam veteran Jan Scruggs's vision of creating a memorial to the soldiers who served and died in the conflict, and discusses how the Wall came to be built, and its impact on visitors.

Teaches about steamboats, railroads, and other nineteenth-century advances in transportation through a fictional story about an escaped slave named Joshua.

Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, explaining who conceived the idea of giving the gift to the U.S., looking at the life of French sculptor Frederic Bartholdi, and discussing the construction process in France, the statue's journey to the U.S., and efforts in America to raise money for its reassembly.

Tells the story of the creation of the monument at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, discussing the origins of the idea to make the carving, looking at the work done by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, and considering the importance of Mt. Rushmore to the state.

Presents a brief overview of immigration to Chicago in the 1800's and how people became neighbors, working and living together.

Traces the history of Washington, D.C., discussing the construction of some of the capital city's most important buildings and monuments, and introducing the people behind their design.