In their own words

Presents a short history of the "Titanic," and describes what life was like about the fateful ship, the aftermath of the disaster, efforts to locate the wreckage, and more.

Presents a short history of the Holocaust of World War Two, and discusses the origins of the Holocaust, the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazism, death camps and the "final solution," and more.

Presents a biography, including excerpts from his speeches, letters, and other writings, of the man who was President during the Civil War.

A biography of the man made famous by a poem about the American Revolution, placing his life and work in its real historical context.

Describes the life and achievements of nineteenth-century African-American activist Sojourner Truth through her own recollections and the writings of individuals she knew.

Presents an overview of the events surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, and features primary source materials that provide insights into the experiences of people who witnessed or were otherwise affected by the tragedy, with photographs of related artifacts, and time lines.

Presents a short study of the circumstances that led to World War Two, the major world leaders at the time, and how its outcome affected the world for the remainder of the twentieth century.

Presents a short history of the Great Depression, and discusses the stock market crash of 1929, unemployment, pre-war and war years, and more.