The twentieth century in 100 moments : a visual history of America

**Experience the twentieth century through the people and events that made headlines--a unique collection of voices, images, and unforgettable cultural touchstones.** __The Twentieth Century in 100 Moments____: A Visual History__ groups and explains the most important events of the twentieth century in the United States, creating a textured, entertaining, and riveting narrative. Images from and ideas about the twentieth century are brought into focus through the following five themes. __Triumph__: Great and rousing moments that signal achievement and mark monumental accomplishments. __Struggle__: The hard work and long odds that bring deeper meaning to life. __Living__: How Americans indulge their spirit of playfulness. __Celebrity__: The people who have captivated America's attention. __Discovery__: American exploration and invention. To present this century is to tell the nation's collective story: the country's changing and shifting world views, common experiences, and discoveries on Earth and beyond, all told with the the century's rich visual imagery, photography, and film that tell the story of who we are. See the twentieth century through stories of triumph, struggle, living, celebrity, and discovery in this richly illustrated, comprehensive collection. The Twentieth Century in 100 Moments A Visual History groups and explains the most important events of the twentieth century in the United States, creating a textured, entertaining, and riveting narrative. Images from and ideas about the twentieth century are brought into focus through the following five themes. Triumph Great and rousing moments that signal achievement and mark monumental accomplishments. Struggle The hard work and long odds that bring deeper meaning to life. Living How Americans indulge their spirit of playfulness. Celebrity The people who have captivated America's attention. Discovery American exploration and invention. To present this century is to tell the nation's collective story: the country's changing and shifting world views, common experiences, and discoveries on Earth and beyond, all told with the the century's rich visual imagery, photography, and film that tell the story of who we are Content: Introduction -- Celebrity -- Discovery and innovation -- Living -- Struggle -- Triumph -- Coda.