Kerry A. Graves

The Spanish-American War

Examines the events leading up the the Spanish-American War, the life of the soldiers, major battles, and the outcome of the war....

The Civil War

Describes the events leading up to the Civil War, the major conflicts, the lives of the soldiers, and the outcome of the war....

A Free Black Girl Before the Civil War

The Diary of Charlotte Forten, 1854

The diary of Charlotte Forten, a sixteen-year-old free African American who lived in Massachusettts in 1854 who records her schooling, participation i...

School in Pioneer Times

"Discusses the school life of children in pioneer times, including lessons, books, teachers, examinations and special days"--...

I Have a Dream

The Story Behind Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Most Famous Speech

Explains the meaning and historical context of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, also providing biographical information about Dr. Ki...

The Constitution

The Story Behind America's Governing Document

The Constitution was written during the hot, sticky summer of 1787. Learn more about the creation of the document that is the basis of the U.S. Govern...

The Declaration of Independence

The Story Behind America's Founding Document

Learn more about the document that our forefathers created to declare ourselves officially independent from England....