American History Chapters

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."

McKinley dies as his loving wife stands near, making Leon Czolgosz a murderer.

As a pitcher, arm injuries put Morris out of pro baseball.

See photos of the 27 US soldiers who receive Medals of Honor.

Jackie Robinson grows up in California where, after youthful troubles, he becomes an expert athlete in football, basketball, baseball and track.

During World War II there is a policy of racial discrimination in the military, but Lt. Jack Robinson decides to challenge that policy.

Jackie Robinson refuses to leave his seat on a bus and subsequently faces a court martial.

Stonewall Jackson is accidentally shot by his own troops and has his left arm amputated at the Battle of Chancellorsville.

Although Rudolf Abel's wife lives in Russia, James Donovan starts receiving letters from someone calling herself Abel's wife.

Authorized by officials in Washington, James Donovan - the lawyer who saved Rudolf Abel's life - is sent to Berlin. His mission is to negotiated a spy...

The Japanese defend Iwo Jima with land mines, hidden bunkers and thousands of soldiers concealed on Mount Suribachi; they are difficult to locate and ...

Read a poem about the life of Jarrett Lane, a 22 year-old senior in Civil Engineering.

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