This is the first full history dealing with the voting age in the United States from 1607 to 1991 that shows how military service and suffrage have been linked through the years.

Fascinating and fun, First Families' Families presents a lesson in history that is as educational as it is enlightening and entertaining. Read about the animals that enhanced the lives of presidents from the days of George Washington whose dog Vulcan grabbed a ham off the dining table to the arrival of Bo, the fulfillment of a campaign promise Barack Obama made to his daughters. Brought to life by colorful illustrations, readers will have an opportunity to learn the names of 44 presidents, when they served, and a little about the pleaure they found in their pets. For the history buff, animal...