Jean Fritz

With wit and scrupulous accuracy, Jean Fritz introduces the viewer to the delegates at the 1787 summer convention in Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, James Madison, and many others representing the thirteen states gathered there to draft a plan that would unify these states while preserving their sovereignty.

A biography of the famous American Indian princess, emphasizing her life-long adulation of John Smith and the roles she played in two very different cultures.

Shh! We're writing the Constitution: This is the story of the drafting of the plan that would unify the 13 states while preserving their sovereignty. And then what happened, Paul Revere?: Paul Revere comes to life in this meticulously detailed story of what he did before, between and after his patriotic adventures. Will you sign here, John Hancock?: The story of the ambitious, vain and charming man whose signature on the Declaration of Independence...

Provides a look at the private side of Abraham Lincoln and at the circumstances surrounding his short, but memorable speech at the dedication of the cemetery at the Gettysburg battlefield. Includes text of the speech.

Describes the English colony of Roanoke, which was founded in 1585, and discusses the mystery of its disappearance.

A new idea always in his mind, Ben Franklin's joy of living, his humor and ingenuity capture children's attention and spark their interest in American history. Narrated by Jean Fritz.