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."
Lizzie is the daughter of prominent businessman Andrew Jackson Borden, who is murdered soon after his wife.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, a commander of Allied Forces, is chosen to lead the invasion.
JFK explains the reason Americans are in Vietnam is because if it falls under Communist rule then other countries will follow.
On February 7, 1965, Camp Holloway in the Central Highlands suffers a surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops killing 8 Americans.
A ransom note delivered to the wealthy parents of Bobby Franks asks for money and promises that Bobby is still alive.
The intent is not to fight, but to provide short-term advice to South Vietnam as they reject advances from the Communist North.
Before capturing Iwo Jima's airfield, to use as a base, American bombers taking off from China are intercepted by the Japanese.
More than just jet fuel and fire cause the World Trade Center's Twin Towers to collapse.
Fights between North and South at the 38th Parallel are common; finally the North invades the South to reunify the country.
Some see Boone's decision to surrender to the Shawnee to protect his men and the fort as a traitorous betrayal.
Inspired by a toy helicopter powered by a rubber band, the Wright brothers figure out how to successfully fly.
Jackson surprises and beats Union troops at Chancellorsville.
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