12 immigrants who made American politics great /

Gimpel, Diane,

12 immigrants who made American politics great / Twelve immigrants who made American politics great by Diane Marczely Gimpel. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - A nation of immigrants . - Nation of immigrants. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Alexander Hamilton helps found the United States -- Madeleine Albright is first woman US Secretary of State -- Pramila Jayapal is first Indian American congresswoman --Felix Frankfurter serves on US Supreme Court -- Elaine Chao is first Asian American woman in Cabinet --Maria Contreras-Sweet helps American dreams -- Henry Kissinger improves international relations -- Tammy Duckworth serves as soldier and politician -- Arnold Schwarzengger goes from acting to politics -- IIhan Omar is first female Somali American lawmaker -- Dalip Singh Saund is first Indian American in Congress -- After Holocause, Thomas Lantos fights for human rights -- More immigrants in history.

Presents twelve brief biographies of immigrants who made an impact through their work in American politics ranging from Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton to Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian American to serve in Congress. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

3-6. T Fountas and Pinnell. 750 Lexile.



9781632355751


Politicians.
Immigrants--Biography.

306.2092 B