America - still a young country by world standards - began as an experiment in self-government. This collection includes stories of America's people as they follow a path of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
In the last chapter of her book, Helen thanks many people who have helped her along the way.
After the controversy about "The Frost King," Helen returned to her family in Tuscumbia.
This audio clip, from the National Archives, is the swearing-in and inaugural address of John F.
Until 1917, James W.
Reporters were unsure of the President's condition at Parkland Hospital as they tried to keep the public informed of events.
On the evening of October 22, 1962, President Kennedy shocked the country when he reported the Soviet Union was installing ballistic missiles in Cuba.
Thomas ("Daddy") Rice created a character ("Jim Crow") which he incorporated into his popular minstrel show.
Helen Keller never enjoyed math, and she found learning algebra and geometry particularly hard.
Once she recognized things and actions had names, Helen needed to comprehend abstract subjects.
In her early days of learning, Anne and Helen worked outside.
After Helen understood that things had names - and she could learn those names from her teacher's finger-spelling - her vocabulary grew.
Do you know the background of "Little Women?" Meet Louisa May Alcott and learn how she based her still-famous story on her real-life family.
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