American Patriots
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American Patriots: Answering the Call to Freedom
By Rick SantorumSuperintendent of Finance Robert Morris, known as the financier of the Revolution, had loaned large sums of money to keep American soldiers at least a few days away from starvation.
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American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
By Gail Lumet BuckleyThe unit was also responsible for two “experiments”: the commissioning of the U.S.S. Mason, a destroyer escort with a crew of 196 black enlisted men and 44 white officers; and the assignment of 53 black seamen and 14 white officers to ...
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American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
By Gail Lumet BuckleyA dramatic and moving tribute to the military’s unsung heroes, American Patriots tells the story of the black servicemen and women who defended American ideals on the battlefield, even as they faced racism in the ranks and segregation on ...
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American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
By Gail Lumet BuckleyAdapted for young readers, this dramatic story brings to life the heroism of people such as Crispus Attucks, Benjamin O. Davis, Charity Adams, and Colin Powell, and captures the spirit that drove these Americans to better their lives and ...
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American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent
By Ralph YoungHe highlights the work of organizations like SNCC and ACT UP, and he follows iconic individuals like Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Woody Guthrie, charting the impact of their dissent.
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American Patriots: The Story of Blacks in the Military from the Revolution to Desert Storm
By Gail Lumet BuckleyIn a bestselling exploration of African-American military heroes from Crispus Attucks to Colin Powell, Buckley presents a history of bravery, valor, patriotism, and extraordinary personal courage both on and off the battlefield.