Chronicles the seventeen-year fight for a World War II memorial in Washington D.C., discussing why there was so much controvery surrounding the creation of a memorial, why many Congressmen opposed it, how it was finally approved, what the final design was, and other related topics.
Examines the culture and architecture of ancient Rome, presenting commmentary by experts, recreations of daily life, location footage, and graphic reconstructions of the Forum, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum.
Magnificently illustrated with patriotic images, here are words that have shaped America, from the brave oath of the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to George W. Bush's poignant presidential address to Congress following the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
A history of the Statue of Liberty that discusses the design of the sculpture, the people who created it, and the events in France and the United States that influenced them.
Stories behind the construction of ten famous United States landmarks including the White House, Liberty Bell, Washington Monument, Golden Gate Bridge, the Mt. Rushmore faces, Statute of Liberty, and Boulder Dam.
