washington (d.c.)

A history professor describes the impact and history of the opening speech made during the March on Washington by the trade unionist Philip Randolph whose vision and fight for equal economic and social citizenship began in 1941.

A biography of Dan Sickles, a New York congressman whose charm and political connections enabled him to literally get away with murder, and paved the way to a brilliant military career during and after the Civil War.

Examines the leadership style used by Katharine Graham, analyzing the principles that have guided Graham's decisions throughout her life and career.

A pseudo-scientific exploration, based on true anecdotes, of the culture of politicians and lobbyists in Washington, D.C., discussing their manners, corruption, scandals, social networking, and more.

Contains over 1,000 photographs of paintings with accompanying text from the National Gallery of Art.

Contains over two hundred color photographs that showcase the architecture, collections, and other highlights of the Smithsonian Institution's nineteen museums and zoological park in Washington, D.C.

A survey of the masterpieces in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., featuring reproductions and descriptions of works of Western art from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century.

Chronicles the seventeen-year fight for a World War II memorial in Washington D.C., discussing why there was so much controvery surrounding the creation of a memorial, why many Congressmen opposed it, how it was finally approved, what the final design was, and other related topics.

A guide to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., that includes more than three hundred photographs of the museum's collections, and offers an overview of art history since the twelfth century.