The Woman Who Said “No” To McCarthy

He fought the alliance between corporations and political bosses, to take back government for farmers, workers, and consumers.

The struggles and triumphs of our Presidents have been central to shaping our nation, even though they operated under a Constitution that didn’t grant them unilateral power.

The first ten amendments prevent majorities from exercising power at the expense of individuals. But they weren’t called a “bill of rights” until more than a century after ratification.

Largely unknown to his cabinet, Ronald Reagan broke with previous U.S. policy and initiated a global campaign of economic and political warfare against the Soviets.

Roosevelt felt the country needed “direct, vigorous action” to pull it out of the Depression.

Members of the first Federal Congress had to create a new government almost from scratch.

She helped launch the environmental movement and pioneered the idea of the ecology of the human body.

The young nation was lucky to have the only candidate on earth who could do the job.

While much of the world still faces restrictions on religion, America's unique approach brought about both religious freedom and spiritual vibrancy.

TR’s zeal for athletics helped lead to the emergence of modern sports in America including interscholastic competition, the NCAA, the World Series, and the First Olympics in the U.S.