stateswomen

Chronicles the life of Gertrude Bell, the Englishwoman who explored the Middle East in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and played an important role in the founding of Iraq, helping to choose its first king and creating the Baghdad Museum.

Traces the life and accomplishments of the former educator and national security advisor to President George W. Bush who became the second woman, and the second African American, to be Secretary of State.

Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

Introduces children to the life of influential political leader Condoleezza Rice, discussing her childhood, schooling, years as a teacher, influence on American politics, and other related topics.

Tells the life story of U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, covering her education, years teaching at Stanford University, political career, roles in the George W. Bush administration, and hobbies.