The Tuskegee Airmen who served in World War II as pilots were African American men held to higher standards than their white counterparts. Their flight records were outstanding, and they have since been honored. The actions of these brave men helped all African Americans win respect and equal rights.
John J. Shipherd and Philo P. Stewart built the town and college of Oberlin, Ohio, based on the idea that they could make a difference. The town was established in 1833, and the college was revolutionary, letting women and African Americans attend.
This book provides brief overviews of a variety of historical sites in all areas of the United States. It reviews how the land and the people shaped the history of the nation.
Matthew Henson was an explorer who during much of his life was overlooked for his accomplishments because he was African American. Robert Peary looked beyond Henson's ethnicity, and in time the two developed an incredible friendship while working together. After numerous expeditions and many hardships, they became the first people to reach the North Pole. Peary gained immediate recognition but Henson waited many years while prejudices lessened before being honored for his work.
This book is about traveling across America to visit historical monuments to gain an appreciation for the diverse backgrounds that have shaped our nation.
There are many national monuments that honor important people in our nation's history. These monuments help us to remember, as well as celebrate, the people that have made our country and our world a better place in which to live.
Highlights presents A Road to Freedom: The Life and Work of Frederick Douglass written by Adam Healey. This biography of Frederick Douglass details his trials as a slave and his dedicated work as an abolitionist. Frederick Douglass challenged society's views on slavery and encouraged others to do the same through his speeches and writings.
Coretta Scott King was the wife, friend, and tireless supporter of Martin Luther King Jr., America's most famous civil rights leader. However, her life went well beyond that which she shared with her husband. This amazing woman was a gifted singer, passionate political activist, and respected diplomat and stateswoman.
There are more than seventy national monuments in the United States. They fall into three main categories: monuments to important people, monuments to wonders of nature, and monuments to important events and times. This book discusses monuments to important events and times.
Jeannette Rankin of Montana, Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi, Wilma Mankiller of Oklahoma, Hiram Fong of Hawaii, Shirley Chisholm of New York, and Dennis Chávez of New Mexico-all six of these people established election firsts in the United States.
Five blazed trails into the United States Congress, while the sixth became the first woman to serve as the principal chief of a major United States Indian tribe. Their journeys from diverse backgrounds and upbringings to elected offices are exciting and inspiring.
The President of the United States is a powerful person. How does a president use this power to help others? This book tells the story of how some presidents worked to help make life better for millions of Americans. Discover how their actions changed the world and made it a better place.
Formed in 1945, the United Nations has had one goal: to keep peace in the world. This book provides the history of the United Nations from its beginning to the twenty-first century.
