A book that covers - with encyclopedic research - the major historic events and policies of the United States, from the American Revolution to national security in the 21st century. Each spread focuses on a certain topic and gives in-depth information on often-forgotten seminal events and unsung movers from the country's history. High-resolution and archival photos adorn the book to give us a picture of the people and the places that have shaped the U.S. into what it is today.