John F. Kennedy
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 11.4 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure
1410L
Language
English
Description
"During 1954-1955, John F. Kennedy, then a U.S. Senator, chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft." "Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Profiles in Courage - now reissued in this handsome hard-cover edition, featuring a new introduction by Caroline Kennedy, as well...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Español
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
A lo largo de su presidencia, John F. Kennedy estuvo apasionado por el tema de la reforma migratoria. Él pensaba que los Estados Unidos son una nación de personas que valoran equitativamente las tradiciones y la exploración de nuevas fronteras, dignos de la libertad para construir mejores vidas para sí mismos en su país adoptivo. Esta edición del sexagésimo aniversario de este ensayo póstumo y perene, que incluye una introducción...
10) Sam Houston
Publisher
Social Studies School Service
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
English
Description
Dramatizes the military and political career of Sam Houston, emphasizing his life as governor and his fight to keep Texas in the Union.
11) Daniel Webster
Series
Publisher
Social Studies School Service
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
English
Description
Dramatizes the Senate speech delivered by Daniel Webster in support of Henry Clay's Compromise of 1850. Explores the political conflicts of the first half of the nineteenth century and evaluates Webster's contributions to the preservation of the Union.
12) Andrew Johnson
Publisher
Social Studies School Service
Pub. Date
1983.
Language
English
Description
Presents a documentary profile of Andrew Johnson, focusing on his senatorial career and his opposition to the secession of Tennessee from the Union. Explores the growth and development of Tennessee and the conflicts it faced in deciding to remain in the Union or to secede.
13) Primary
Series
Publisher
Docurama
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A political documentary of the 1960 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary campaigns in which Senator John F. Kennedy upset Senator Hubert H. Humphrey.
Publisher
Nostalgia Co
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Another collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times. Includes Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard M. Nixon, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, Mario Cuomo, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and more.
Series
Publisher
Robert Saudek Assicates
Pub. Date
[1964]
Language
English
Description
A documentary profile of Frederick Douglass. Discusses the contributions of Frederick Douglass, a former slave, to the Negro movement and to the American government in his roles as secretary of the Santo Domingo Commission, Marshall and Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia, and as United States Minister to Haiti. Shows Douglass' pre-Civil War activities--addressing abolitionist meetings, expounding his views on slavery and slaveholders, and...
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2005, 1995]
Language
English
Description
This six-part series places students of public speaking, American history, and politicial science front row, center at key speeches by the most eloquent orators of the 20th century. FDR, Huey Long, Generals macArthur and Patton, and JFK share the podium with Barbara Jordan, Ronald Reagan, Mario Cuomo, Jesse Jackson, and others. Rare archival footage combined with insightful commentary from host Jody Powell puts each speech into historical perspective--...
Publisher
Time Life
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Featuring 13 specials from 1956 to 1996, this DVD set contains hilarious compilation shows that spotlight the best moments from years of remarkable footage: a full episode of all-time classic bloopers, Bob Hope's first show in color, his 90th birthday party special, Laughing with the Presidents, and more! This collection also includes the bonus show Shanks for the Memory, on the world of golf according to Bob Hope. Guest stars include John Wayne,...