Resultados para "Lincoln" en Legislación

An NPR Best Book of 2022 From an acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer, an “eloquently written, impeccably researched, and intensely moving” (The Wall Street Journal) reassessment of Abraham Lincoln’s indispensable Secretary of the Treasury: a leading proponent for black rights...

Abraham Lincoln is justly revered for his brilliance, compassion, humor, and rededication of the United States to achieving liberty and justice for all. He led the nation into a bloody civil war to uphold the system of government established by the US Constitution - a system he regarded as the “last best hope of mankind”. But how did Lincoln understand the Constitution?

Steffens was the towering figure in journalism of the early 20th century. This is a series of articles he wrote uncovering the graft and corruption at the highest levels of municipal governments across the country: the "Boodlers" stealing money from public piggy banks through a wide variety of schemes and plans made in smoke-filled rooms; trading power for profit; selling rights and property that belonged to the public and putting the money in their own pockets. This is the birth of investigative journalism. It made a difference.

Ride along with Edwards, as he is called to a career with the Michigan State Police. From saving lives to taking lives, and all things in between, Paths Crossed: Villains - Victims - Victors is a true dramatic narrative. It reveals a trooper's evolution from rookie to veteran and the journey's impact, both professional and personal. Intriguing, sometimes shocking, and always inspiring, it is a compelling read for all served by law enforcement.