v. 1 Spirit of seventy-six (1763-1776): "The flame is kindled"
Shot heard 'round the world
Young republic (1777-1815): Way to victory
Manifest destiny (1816-1860): Jackson, the people's friend
In their own words (1776-1860)
v. 2 Forging of the Union (1861-1897): Guns of Sumter
Unifying the divided nation
World at war (1898-1945): Over there
New universe (1945-1976): Bomb that burned the world
In their own words (1861-1976).