Presents the events in the Civil War leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and describes that clash and its aftermath.

Describes the far-reaching repercussions of the events of March 7, 1965 when 525 men, women, and children in Alabama attempted to march from Selma to the state capitol in Montgomery in order to register to vote.

Traces the development of the atomic bomb and how the decision was made to drop it on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Also discusses the aftermath of that event and its implications for the future of the world.

Discusses the developing events taking rockets, satellites, and man into space.

Describes the construction of the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and other related railroads which joined the east and west coasts by meeting at Promontory Point, Utah, and views both the early days of railroads preceding that event and the effects of the transcontinental railroad thus formed.

Describes the warfare between whites and Great Plains Indians in the nineteenth century, with an emphasis on the famous massacre at Little Bighorn.

Describes the people, places, and events surrounding the Korean War.

Describes the development and production of the Ford Model T car and its effects on America.

Analyzes events in the scandal known as Watergate, which paralyzed American politics and led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.