Britain and France were at war, and the British wanted the U.S. to stop trading with the French. The American president had to decide what to do. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 July 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American histo...
Burr went on trial in 1807 for a secret plot to seize Mexico from Spain. The plan could have divided the Union. But was he guilty as charged? Transcript of radio broadcast: 02 July 2008 Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American history in VOA Speci...
American people's observance of MLK Day From Memphis, where Dr. Martin Luther King died, to Saint Louis in the Midwest today, to Los Angeles, Americans honor the civil rights leader, who changed the world by his bravery, his leadership and his visio...
Samuel Chase used the courtroom as a place to attack President Jefferson's policies. Vice President Aaron Burr led the trial as chief officer of the Senate. Transcript of radio broadcast: 25 June 2008 Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION American histo...
The French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte needed money for his war with Britain. He sold all the land drained by the Mississippi River and all its many streams for 80 million francs. Transcript of radio broadcast: 18 June 2008 Welcome to THE MAKING OF A N...
The opposition Federalist Party warned that Thomas Jeffersons financial program would crush the nation. Transcript of radio broadcast: 11 June 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION an American history series in VOA Special English. By ei...
Thomas Jefferson offered the hand of peace and friendship to the Federalists in his inaugural address. Yet not one Federalist was in his government. Transcript of radio broadcast: 04 June 2008 ANNOUNCER: Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION an American...
By Jeffrey Young Washington 22 May 2008 An 11-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska has won the 2008 National Geographic Bee with a flawless quiz score. Akshay Rajagopalis only the second winner in the Bee's 20-year history with a perfect performance. The...
By Steve Herman Nalaguraidhoo, Maldives 19 May 2008 A new organization dedicated to Indian Ocean regional port and maritime security has been launched. The South Asia Regional Port Security Cooperative, composed of nine nations, sees such traditional...
By Kurt Achin Seoul 05 April 2008 Japan is telling the world's most industrialized nations that urgent action is needed on global climate change and development assistance for impoverished nations.Senior officials from advanced industrial nations are...