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American Servicemembers' Protection Act - In United States law, the American Servicemembers' Protection Act (ASPA) was introduced by Senator Jesse Helms as an amendment to the Defense Authorization Act and passed in August 2002 by the Congress. The stated purpose of the amendment was "to protect United States military ...
Government Accountability Office - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the non-partisan audit, evaluation, and investigative agency of the United States Congress. The GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its Constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the American people.
Delegates of American Samoa to the United States Congress - Delegates of American Samoa to the United States Congress are politicians elected to the United States House of Representatives by the unincorporated territory of American Samoa. As an unincorporated territory, American Samoa does not have the right to elect Senators, but is able to elect a single non- ...
United States Government Printing Office - The Government Printing Office (GPO) is an agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government. The office prints and provides access to documents produced by and for all three branches of the federal government, including the Supreme Court, the Congress, and all executive branch agencies.
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University in South America - ... take the oath of office as the first president of the Confederate States of America, two men accompanied him in his open coach: Alexander Stephens -- the vice-president-elect -- and Basil Manly. A noted southern ...
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A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present by Howard Zinn, ISBN 0060528427 : Since its original landmark publication in 1980, "A People's History of the United States" has been chronicling American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the, workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, "A People's History" is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers.As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles -- the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality -- were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, "A People's History of the United States," which was nominated for the American Book Award in 1981, features insightf...
President Barack Obama: The Man And His Journey (Widescreen) : Share the incredible, inspirational story of President Barack Obama. President Obama explains that his success in life is only possible because of the sacrifices made by those who came before him. He tells us of the heroes like Dr. Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy who shaped his life and encouraged him to pursue the American dream. He tells us of his childhood and his mother who inspired him to seize the moment and live life to its fullest. He speaks of his his wife, Michelle, and his two daughters Malia and Sasha and their emotional support for his achieving our nation's highest calling. It's been a long time coming, but in this defining moment, Barack Obama through his election as President of the United States, has brought change to America. He implores us to remember the American dream. He explains that America's beacon still burns as bright - and that the true strength of our nation comes from the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, opportunity, and unyielding hope. He asks us to unite to discover the solutions to make this country great and to share the dream with future gener...
Joy Carpets Rectangular STOPS Trivia Game Rug : JC1046Help your children learn more about the United States with this rug based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS . Students can play the game on the rug as they answer questions ranging from landmarks and state capitals to American History. This rug features a Class I flammability rating, Colorseal permanent bleach protection, and is indoor air quality certified. Features: Rectangular shape Based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS Questions range from landmarks and state capitals to American History The American flag is prominently displayed along with numbers, state abbreviations, country regions, and oceans 10 year wear warranty Lifetime antistatic, antimicrobial, soil and stain protections 100pct high twist premium nylon 2-Ply heat set yarn Tufted cut pile construction High fiber density Available in the following sizes: 5'4'' x 7'8'', 7'8'' x 10'9'' About Joy Carpets Joy Carpets, Inc. has established a solid reputation for unsurpassed quality and design of play and game rugs, specialty carpets, kid rugs and carpet tiles. The company is committed to providin...
Joy Carpets Rectangular STOPS Trivia Game Rug : JC1046Help your children learn more about the United States with this rug based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS . Students can play the game on the rug as they answer questions ranging from landmarks and state capitals to American History. This rug features a Class I flammability rating, Colorseal permanent bleach protection, and is indoor air quality certified. Features: Rectangular shape Based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS Questions range from landmarks and state capitals to American History The American flag is prominently displayed along with numbers, state abbreviations, country regions, and oceans 10 year wear warranty Lifetime antistatic, antimicrobial, soil and stain protections 100pct high twist premium nylon 2-Ply heat set yarn Tufted cut pile construction High fiber density Available in the following sizes: 5'4'' x 7'8'', 7'8'' x 10'9'' About Joy Carpets Joy Carpets, Inc. has established a solid reputation for unsurpassed quality and design of play and game rugs, specialty carpets, kid rugs and carpet tiles. The company is committed to providin...
XXX: State Of The Union (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : A new renegade fighter rises to defend the United States from an internal threat in this action thriller. Augustus Gibbons Samuel L. Jackson of the National Security Agency has successfully dealt with a number of threats to America's safety, but he faces a whole new challenge when he discovers a potent terrorist cell that has ties to the upper levels of the American military. Gibbons learns that George Deckert Willem Dafoe, the secretary of defense, has been training a secret military faction to stage a coup against the United States by kidnapping and assassinating the president of the United States Peter Strauss. Convinced there's no one he can trust within his circle of operatives, Gibbons turns to Darius Stone Ice Cube, currently serving time in a maximum security penitentiary. Stone once served with Gibbons in the Army, and also took part in a mutiny against Deckert; despite his reckless side, Gibbons is certain Stone's fearless nature and peerless fighting skills make him the one man who can take on Deckert and his troops. XXX: State of the Union is the sequel to the 2002 hit XXX, thoug...
Joy Carpets Soft Colored STOPS Trivia Game Rug : JC1076Help your children learn more about the United States with this rug based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS . Students can play the game on the rug as they answer questions ranging from landmarks and state capitals to American History. This rug features a Class I flammability rating, Colorseal permanent bleach protection, and is indoor air quality certified. Features: Soft colored design Based on the award-winning geography trivia game STOPS Questions range from landmarks and state capitals to American History The American flag is prominently displayed along with numbers, state abbreviations, country regions, and oceans 10 year wear warranty Lifetime antistatic, antimicrobial, soil and stain protections 100pct high twist premium nylon 2-Ply heat set yarn Tufted cut pile construction High fiber density Size: 7'7'' Round About Joy Carpets Joy Carpets, Inc. has established a solid reputation for unsurpassed quality and design of play and game rugs, specialty carpets, kid rugs and carpet tiles. The company is committed to providing unique, top quality rugs and carpet tile f...
American Empire by Harry Turtledove, ISBN 0345444221 : AMERICAN EMPIRE: BOOK TWO In this spectacular, thought-provoking epic of alternate history, Harry Turtledove has created an unparalleled vision of social upheaval, war, and cutthroat politics in a world very much like our own--but with dramatic differences. It is 1924--a time of rebuilding, from the slow reconstruction of Washington's most honored monuments to the reclamation of devastated cities in Europe and Canada. In the United States, the Socialist Party, led by Hosea Blackford, battles Calvin Coolidge to hold on to the Powell House in Philadelphia. And it seems as if the Socialists can do no wrong, for the stock market soars and America enjoys prosperity unknown in a half century. But as old names like Custer and Roosevelt fade into history, a new generation faces new uncertainties. The Confederate States, victorious in the War of Secession and in the Second Mexican War but at last tasting defeat in the Great War, suffer poverty and natural calamity. The Freedom Party promises new strength and pride. But if its chief seizes the reins of power, he may prove a dangerous enemy for t...
American Empire: Blood and Iron by Harry Turtledove, ISBN 0345405668 : AMERICAN EMPIRE: BOOK ONE Twice in the last century, brutal war erupted between the United States and the Confederacy. Then, after a generation of relative peace, The Great War exploded worldwide. As the conflict engulfed Europe, the C.S.A. backed the Allies, while the U.S. found its own ally in Imperial Germany. The Confederate States, France, and England all fell. Russia self-destructed, and the Japanese, seeing that the cause was lost, retired to fight another day. The Great War has ended, and an uneasy peace reigns around most of the world. But nowhere is the peace more fragile than on the continent of North America, where bitter enemies share a single landmass and two long, bloody borders. In the North, proud Canadian nationalists try to resist the colonial power of the United States. In the South, the once-mighty Confederate States have been pounded into poverty and merciless inflation. U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt refuses to return to pre-war borders. The scars of the past will not soon be healed. The time is right for madmen, demagogues, and terrorists. At this crucial mome...
The Great War: American Front by Harry Turtledove, ISBN 0345405609 : When the Great War engulfed Europe in 1914, the United States and the Confederate States of America, bitter enemies for five decades, entered the fray on opposite sides: the United States aligned with the newly strong Germany, while the Confederacy joined forces with their longtime allies, Britain and France. But it soon became clear to both sides that this fight would be different -- that war itself would never be the same again. For this was to be a protracted, global conflict waged with new and chillingly efficient innovations -- the machine gun, the airplane, poison gas, and trench warfare. Across the Americas, the fighting raged like wildfire on multiple and far-flung fronts. As President Theodore Roosevelt rallied the diverse ethnic groups of the northern states -- Irish and Italian, Mormon and Jew -- Confederate President Woodrow Wilson struggled to hold together a Confederacy still beset by ignorance, prejudice, and class divisions. And as the war thundered on, southern blacks, oppressed for generations, found themselves fatefully drawn into a climactic confrontation...
Ronald Reagan: His Life And Legacy (Full Frame) : Follow the amazing story of Ronald Wilson Reagan, a small-town boy who found success in Hollywood and reached immortality in Washington, D.C. From his star-making role as George Gipp in "Knute Rockne - All American," to his terms as governor of California, to his election as the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan lived the American dream. As president, he ushered in a new era of conservative politics, marked by a bold economic program ("Reaganomics") and tough foreign policies. Many political pundits credit President Reagan's hard-line foreign policy and strong military buildup for leading to the end of the cold war and the former Soviet Union itself. In 1981, a nation held its breath after Reagan was nearly assassinated, but President Reagan battled back to regain his health and was re-elected to a second term of office in a landslide vote. Through success and adversity, Ronald Reagan steadfastly held to his beliefs, embodying the spirit of the country he loved. Witness history in "Ronald Reagan: His Life And Legacy" as extended excerpts of several of President Reagan's mos...
Attack On Pearl Harbor: A Day Of Infamy : On the morning of December 7, 1941, a surprise attack by Japanese naval aviation against the American held island of Oahu and Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War Two. The story told here details one of the most momentous events in American history and a crucial turning point in the 20th century. Most importantly, it is a story of the people who were there, told through eyewitness accounts of American and Japanese veterans, some whose stories have never been told. This is a story of perseverance and heroism in the face of overwhelming odds. This is the story of Pearl Harbor. December 7th, produced on behalf of the U.S. government and directed by acclaimed cinematographer Gregg Toland, is a dramatization of the events that precipitated the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Framed as a debate between Walter Hustons's Uncle Sam and Harry Davenport's Mr. C (that's "C" for "Conscience") the film attempts to determine who was to blame. Though December 7th is more balanced than most propaganda films of the time, even suggesting that the United States should have been better prepared,...
Ken Burns' Thomas Jefferson (Full Frame) : Revered as the author of the Declaration of Independence, the most sacred document in American history, yet condemned as a lifelong owner of slaves, Thomas Jefferson remains the enigma that is America. Part One: A young Thomas Jefferson from the Virginia wilderness is transformed by the fire of the Enlightenment into his country's most articulate voice for human liberty. Torn between serene family life at Monticello and his passion for politics, Jefferson suffers heartrending personal loss, even as he gives voice to a new era of democratic government. He then journeys to Paris as U.S. Minister to France for George Washington and supports the rising French Revolution. Part Two: Returning from France, Jefferson strives to preserve the new, fragile American government and helps create the first political party through his bitter struggles with the Federalists. As third President of the United States, he doubles the size of the county with the Louisiana Purchase, but faces controversy and scandal, finally retiring to his beloved Monticello. His last years are spent founding the University of Vi...
Biography: Barack Obama (Inaugural Edition) : When he called himself "a skinny kid with a funny name" at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, his star was already rising. By the time he triumphed in the 2004 Illinois Senate race, he was the golden child of a Democratic party in desperate need of a charismatic leader. And in November of 2008, he was the first African-American to be elected President of the United States. "Bio" narrates the definitive story of Barack Obama, from his childhood in Honolulu to his history-making presidential win. Follow Obama through his teenage struggles for self-identity, his student days at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and finally, through his political career in Chicago, where he rose to fame through a focus on ethics and political reform. Go behind the scenes of Obama's extraordinarily successful presidential campaign - in which he raised a record-breaking $58 million in six months - and join him in his exciting journey towards the White House. Featuring insightful interviews with friends and family members, as well as previously unreleased footage of Obama's campaign and victory, "Ba...
Moment In History: The Inauguration Of Barack Obama, A : Change has come: On January 20th, 2009, millions witnessed the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of The United States. Now relive one of the most extraordinary events in American history as ABC News presents highlights of the entire day's coverage anchored by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos from the Newseum above Pennsylvania Avenue and reported by the network's team of correspondents throughout Washington DC. These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments of unity, pride and hope that captured the heart and soul of our nation and the world. This Commemorative DVD includes: The Oath Of Office and Inaugural Speech in their entirety; The recitation by Elizabeth Alexander and benediction from Dr. Joseph Lowery; Aretha Franklin's performance of "My Country Tis' Of Thee"; Former President George W. Bush's helicopter departure; President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walking the parade route; The Obamas hosting the "Neighborhood Ball", including their First Dance to Etta James' "At Last" performed by Beyonce; Robin Roberts exclusive first interview with Pres...
From Slavery to Freedom: A History of African Americans by John Hope Franklin, ISBN 0375406719 : This is the dramatic, exciting, authoritative story of the experiences of African Americans from the time they left Africa to their continued struggle for equality at the end of the twentieth century. Since its original publication in 1947, From Slavery to Freedom has stood as the definitive his-tory of African Americans. Coauthors John Hope Franklin and Alfred A. Moss, Jr., give us a vividly detailed account of the journey of African Americans from their origins in the civilizations of Africa, through their years of slavery in the New World, to the successful struggle for freedom and its aftermath in the West Indies, Latin America, and the United States. This eighth edition has been revised to include expanded coverage of Africa; additional material in every chapter on the history and current situation of African Americans in the United States; new charts, maps, and black-and-white illustrations; and a third four-page color insert. The authors incorporate recent scholarship to examine slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the period between World War I and World War II (including ...
Clear The Skies : The very idea of the United States being attacked by air was unimaginable and unexpected. On the morning of September 11, 2001, 14 fighter planes, dispersed among seven bases, were responsible for the country's mainland air defense; four alone responsible for the entire North East. At 9:44 a.m. an order was given that had never been attempted before, to go to Condition Air Traffic Control Zero - to clear the skies of all non-military aircraft. At that time, roughly 4,836 commercial and private planes were flying over the United States and in less than three hours the clear the skies order was fully carried out. This is the story of how, minute-by-minute, America's air defense as well as those responsible for the President's and other government officials' safety responded when the horrific events of 9/11 unfolded. Discover intriguing personal accounts from this unforgettable day as fighter pilots, air defense officials, Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, Lynne Cheney and those who were with the President at key moments tell their stories.
Killing the White Man's Indian: Reinventing Native Americans at the End of the Twentieth Century by Fergus M. Bordewich, ISBN 0385420366 : In the face of a new lightly romanticized view of Native Americans, "Killing the White Man's Indian bravely confronts the current myths and often contradictory realities of tribal life today. Following two centuries of broken treaties and virtual government extermination of the "savage redmen," Americans today have recast Native Americans into another, equally stereotyped role, that of eternal victims, politically powerless and weakened by poverty and alcoholism, yet whose spiritual ties with the natural world form our last, best hope of salvaging our natural environment and ennobling our souls. The truth, however, is neither as grim, nor as blindly idealistic, as many would expect. The fact is that a virtual revolution is underway in Indian Country, an upheaval of epic proportions. For the first time in generations, Indians are shaping their own destinies, largely beyond the control of whites, reinventing Indian education and justice, exploiting the principle of tribal sovereignty in ways that empower tribal governments far beyond most American's imaginations. While new found power has en...
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