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."
Thomas Jefferson is the author of many famous quotes.
Some don't want Jefferson to expand because the cost is too high, but he makes a good deal and gets the chance to explore the new land.
Jefferson withholds the commissions, and William Marbury seeks legal action to retain his judgeship.
Jenny on the Job is the female counterpart to Joe Dope; she is a model production worker.
U.S. Navy psychiatrist Lieutenant Commander Williams is the inspiration for Denzel Washington's character "Jerome Davenport.'
A Union patrol raids Jesse's farm andtortureshis stepfather, Dr. Reuben Samuel, by hanging him from a tree.
Braddock gives up boxing to work as alongshoreman to help his family during the Great Depression.
Fighting as a light heavyweight, Braddock pursues boxing, turning pro at the age of 21.
To keep blacks from becoming voters, Mississippi's constitution forces educational requirements on them.
Morris accepts the Devil Rays' offer and becomes a major-league player.
Morris quickly becomes a star pitcher for the Devil Rays.
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