People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
General Jackson, a strong Confederate commander, weeps over the death of a child and for his soldiers.
Tensions increase in Texas between Anglos, Mexicans and Tejanos over culture, slavery and the economy.
In April of 1982, a fleet of British ships - carrying British planes - travels thousands of miles to the Falkland Islands. With her stance on this war...
The convention that nominates Greeley for president, and Susan's participation in it, are widely criticized.
The public deal is that Soviets withdraw missiles from Cuba in exchange for a U.S. agreement never to invade Cuba.
Bobby is laid to rest atArlington Cemetery, not far from his brother's grave.
President Lincoln relieves General Hooker of command because of his loss at Chancellorsville.
Texas defenders, including James Bowie and William Travis, hold the Alamo against Santa Anna's troops. Travis pleads for more soldiers.
Mexican troops kill the Alamo defenders. Susanna Dickinson and Santa Anna both provide witness accounts.
Mary Kelly supposedly tries to blackmail the royal family with her information about Prince Eddy's illegitimate child.
Bobby wins the California Democratic primary and gives a victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
England gets its name from the large number of Angles who live in southern Britain; the area referred to as Angle-land.
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