Del Norte Public Library

They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar bills and pocket change.

Traces Franklin's life from humble beginnings to fame as a scientist, founding father, and America's first diplomat to France.

A look at the life of Indian statesman and nationalist Mahatma Gandhi, focusing especially on his theory of non-violent resistance.

The rich history of early America is explored in a fast, fun-filled style. On-location explorations and animations will help to bring to life the people, places and events that shaped our country.

Meet the men who shaped the dramatic story of the U.S. Constitution.

"Young Benjamin Franklin wants to be a sailor, but his father wont hear of it. The other trades he tries candle maker, joiner, boot closer, turner bore him through and through. Curious and inventive, Ben prefers to read, swim, fly his kite, and fly his kite while swimming. But each time he fails to find a profession, he takes some important bit of knowledge with him. That tendency is exactly what leads him to become the astonishingly versatile genius...

Uses archival film footage to portray events in the life of the charismatic Louisiana politician Huey Long who built roads, bridges, and schools, but whose brutal, corrupt reign suddenly ended in a hail of bullets. Incorporates interviews with scholars and the recollections of Louisianans who knew Long.