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."
Thaddeus uses his skills to insure American victory.
Thaddeus fortifies the oldest enduring US fort
Thaddeus had strong opinions and talents in other areas.
The world remembers Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Guiteau blames President Garfield for his unsuccessful career.
Charles Howard, Seabiscuit's owner, is a car salesman who takes horses for trade on his cars.
During Chicago's Great Fire of 1871, people are not able to escape death even when seeking safety in Lake Michigan.
Although Chicago has modern equipment, the city has far-too-few firefighters in 1871.
Chicago reporter Maurine Watkins, who covers the courts, turns two real murders into a play for a college class.
Meet Chicago's early crime bosses including Big Jim Colosimo, Johnny Torrio, and Al Capone.
Maureen Watkinss play Chicago appears on Broadway in 1926 and later is the basis for the Bob Fosse musical.
By the end of the 19th century, the Native American name Chickagou (which means "bad smell") becomes Chicago and organized crime moves in.
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