Discusses the history of the United States Constitution, from events leading up to its creation and ratification more than 200 years ago to some amendments that have been added as recently as 1971.

The history of the White House, including the story of its construction, interesting and important facts and statistics, and its importance as an American symbol.

Traces the history of the United States' symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty, from its conception and design, through the fund-raising and construction, to its dedication in 1886.

When synthetic opioids were developed a quarter-century ago, many physicians believed the drugs would help alleviate the pain caused by severe injuries and debilitating diseases. But while the drugs do deaden pain, they can lead to devastating addiction as well as death through overdose. Meanwhile, the natural opioid heroin continues to be a much-abused illegal drug that threatens the lives of its users.