Two political issues that recurred during RFK's life — the fight against Communism, and the struggle for racial equality — exploded in 1968.
 It was Annie Oakley's time abroad that helped make Oakley a star at home.
This brassy Californian emerged as Annie Oakley's only serious female rival in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West show.
Sitting Bull was the political and spiritual leader of the Sioux warriors who destroyed General Custer's force in the famous battle of Little Big Horn.
Although he never expected to be shooting against a woman, Frank Butler accepted defeat from Annie Oakley graciously.
Annie Oakley used her astonishing marksmanship to escape a poor childhood and become a superstar.
What was it like for Annie Oakley to be an international star in a world dominated by men?
Watch the opening scene of Annie Oakley.
Annie Oakley won fame and fortune as the little lady from Ohio who never missed a shot.
Jesse Owens' victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics were an affront to Nazi beliefs.
After victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned home to a segregated America.
Jesse Owens' success on the track didn't translate to fair treatment off the track.
