Brent K Ashabranner

A guide to the monuments, memorials, museums, and gardens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Discusses the building of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the controversies that have surrounded it, and some human interest stories connected with it.

Briefly discusses Lincoln's role in American history and describes the planning and building of the monument dedicated to his memory in 1922.

Chronicles the history of the monument that honors our first president, discussing its design, financing, long period of construction, controversies, completion, dedication, and symbolism.

From 1875 to 1878, the Castillo de San Marcos, renamed Fort Marion, located in Florida, was used as a prison for 72 Plains Indians who had been taken prisoner during the Indian wars. They were eventually allowed to visit the nearby town of Saint Augustine. Some gained famed as the "Fort Marion artists" as they recreated in art scenes from their former lives.

Examines the problems connected with illegal immigration in the United States, from the perspectives of the immigrants themselves as well as from that of law enforcement officials.

Text and photographs present the Haitian minority of half a million people currently living in the United States.

Former deputy director surveys development of the organization from early beginnings in 1960 through the 1970's.

Discusses the immigration policies and patterns of the United States, emphasizing case histories of people from various countries and walks of life who have come to this country seeking a better quality of life.