Technology

By Hal Marcovitz

The Statue of Liberty

By Hal Marcovitz

Traces the history of the United States' symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, from its conception and design, through the fund-raising and construction, to its dedication in 1886.

Uncle Sam

By Hal Marcovitz

Describes "Uncle Sam" Wilson, the New York meat-packer who supplied the troops with meat during the War of 1812, and how he gave rise to the national symbol popular with illustrators.

The White House

By Hal Marcovitz

The history of the White House, including the story of its construction, interesting and important facts and statistics, and its importance as an American symbol.

The Liberty Bell

By Hal Marcovitz

Traces the history of the Liberty Bell, including information about the use of bells in colonial America, statistics about this particular bell, legends surrounding it, and its importance as an Ame...

The Washington Monument

By Hal Marcovitz

Describes the events surrounding the decision to build a monument to President George Washington and the complicated process of funding and building this structure.

The Lincoln Memorial

By Hal Marcovitz

Traces the history of the Lincoln Memorial, including how it was developed and constructed, people associated with it, and its importance as a symbol of freedom and equality for all Americans.

Independence Hall

By Hal Marcovitz

Traces the history of Independence Hall in Philadelphia and the documents brought there including the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.

The Confederate flag

By Hal Marcovitz

Discusses the symbolic meaning and history of the various forms of the Confederate flag used during the Civil War, as well as controversies surrounding modern-day display and use of this emblem.

The Alamo

By Hal Marcovitz

Traces the history of the shrine of Texas liberty, the Alamo, from its original function as a place of worship, through the Mexican siege there, to a museum in 1905.