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Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, as commanders in chief, led their nations to victory -- Lincoln in the Civil War, Churchill in World War II. They became revered leaders & statesmen for all time. Yet these two world-famous war leaders have never been seriously compared at book length. Acclaimed historian Lewis Lehrman, in his pathbreaking comparison of both statesmen, finds that Lincoln and Churchill -- with very different upbringings and contrasting...
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Increasingly, the military leaders of America are called upon to function - and function knowledgeably - in areas that are beyond the purely military. This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture television series shows how "soldier statesmen" is an apt description of their broadened role in serving their country. This video from the National Archives and Records Administration features narration from President John F. Kennedy, through...
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The memoirs of a brilliant and beloved Founding Father
Printer, author, scientist, inventor, statesman, revolutionary—arguably no American life has been more remarkable than Benjamin Franklin’s.
Penned between 1771 and 1790 and published after his death, the unfinished Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of the most acclaimed and widely read personal histories ever written. From his youth as...
Printer, author, scientist, inventor, statesman, revolutionary—arguably no American life has been more remarkable than Benjamin Franklin’s.
Penned between 1771 and 1790 and published after his death, the unfinished Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is one of the most acclaimed and widely read personal histories ever written. From his youth as...
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Ron Chernow tells the story of a man who overcame all odds to shape, inspire, and scandalize the newborn America. Few figures in American history have been more hotly debated or more grossly misunderstood than Alexander Hamilton. Chernow's biography argues that the political and economic greatness of today's America is the result of Hamilton's countless sacrifices to champion ideas that were often wildly disputed during his time. Chernow here recounts...
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"At Grandfather Gandhi's service village, each day is filled, from sunrise to sunset, with work that is done for the good of all. The villagers vow to live simply and non-violently. Arun Gandhi tries very hard to follow these vows, but he struggles with one of the most important rules: not to waste." --
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The bastard son of Benjamin Franklin, William Franklin, is named the new Royal Governor of New Jersey, but all he has achieved is threatened when the colonies, led by influential figures including his own father, begin the fight for independence--a cause he refuses to support.
17) Paul Revere
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Presents a basic biography of Paul Revere, describing his personal life, famous ride during the American Revolution, and other work for the new country. Includes a timeline, a poem, a glossary, fact boxes, and further resources.
18) Mahatma Gandhi
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Explores the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. Describes his childhood, education, activism, and death. Includes a timeline, a glossary, resources for further information, and photographs.