presidential candidates

Social critic and activist Ralph Nader chronicles the 2000 presidential campaign, in which he ran for the Green Party, and discusses weaknesses in the other parties and the future of the political system.

Profiles the life of Barack Obama, discussing his parents, childhood, education, work in Chicago, keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention, election to the U.S. Senate, and aspirations to become the first African-American president of the United States.

A brief biography of Barack Obama that describes his childhood in Hawaii, family, education, and highlights from his political career, which includes becoming the first African-American elected to become the President of the United States.

Presents a brief biography of President George W. Bush, covering his early life, tracing his political career, and including information from his first run for Congress to his presidential campaign in 2000.

Presents the story of Belva Lockhood, a lawyer who argued cases in front of the Supreme Court and ran for office in 1884 while fighting for equality, and includes a glossary and timeline of events in womens' suffrage.

Discusses the life and work of John C. Fr?mont, an explorer of the American West.

Profiles eight third-party candidates for the presidency of the United States.

Profiles the life and career of George W. Bush through the presidential election of 2000.

Chronicles the life of presidential candidate Barack Obama, discussing his childhood in Hawaii and Indonesia, schooling, thoughts on race and identity, political career, 2008 presidential campaign, and other related topics.

Offers a brief overview of the life of Hillary Clinton, discussing her schooling, career as a lawyer, marriage to Bill Clinton, years as First Lady, controversial decision to stand by her husband after his infidelity was revealed, political views, and presidential aspirations.