1924-

Ann Kirschner draws on family letters to recount the experiences her mother had during the Holocaust and the lasting impact those experiences had on her mother's life.

Jimmy Carter presents his personal view of life in the White House, and discusses the crises he faced, the people he worked with, and the advice he received as president of the United States.

Presents a biography of Jimmy Carter, discussing his early life on the family farm, his service in the Navy, his marriage to Rosalynn, his political career and presidency, and his work as a peace advocate after leaving the White House.

Presents a selection of primary documents that provide various perspectives on some of the most controversial issues of the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations, such as the Vietnam War, the U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games, Nixon's pardon, the energy crisis, and others. Includes a time line, bibliographies, and an index.

Presents primary documents from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton and their opponents concerning several controversial issues and events, and provides context and analysis. Covers such topics as the Iran-Contra scandal, welfare reform, and peacekeeping in Somalia.

A biography of the first Congressman from the state of Hawaii who was also the first American of Japanese descent to serve in the Congress of the United States.

A biography of the first lady chronicling her childhood, marriage, travels, and crusade to fight the problems of illiteracy, poverty, and AIDS.

Presents the life and political career of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.

Presents his personal view of life in the White House, the crises he faced, the people he worked with, and the advice he received as president of the United States.

Recounts the story of the man who led the struggle for black political power in the emerging nation of Zimbabwe and was elected its first prime minister.