African American History: Books- Government Officials

Traces the life and work of this African-American woman who was a respected politician, teacher, and spokeswoman for democracy.

Examines the life of the first black man to be appointed an associate justice of the highest court in the country.

Presents a brief biography, with illustrations, of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.

Profiles the life of the distinguished general, from his early life, to his involvement in the Persian Gulf War, to his evolving political career.

Describes the life and career of the first black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.

A biography of the African-American who began life in a poor, black neighborhood in Eufaula, Oklahoma, in 1957, and went on to become a United States congressman.

Simple text and photographs introduce the life of Barack Obama, the first African-American to be elected President of the United States.

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.

Simple text and photographs describe the life of Michelle Obama.

An illustrated biography of Bass Reeves, a former slave who was recruited as a deputy United States marshal, based on his ability to communicate with the Native Americans in the area that was to become Oklahoma.