Join us again next week for THE MAKING OF A NATION -- an American history series in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.06.03

Barack Obama has spoken repeatedly of Lincoln's influence in making it possible for the country to have its first African-American president.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

One of his former students,Jeffrey Schwarz, helped remake the basement to use for pottery-making classes for the community.

VOA: special.2009.06.22

He led the team of scientists. They developed a new method of making maps of hard-to-reach areas.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

Today millions of people enjoy making -- and in some cases selling -- their own beaded jewelry.

VOA: special.2009.05.18

The festival was one of the top money-making music tours during its first three years.

VOA: special.2010.08.02

By the nineteen thirties, some of the possible record-making skyscrapers were being designed with spires.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

The seeds of this drought-resistant plant can be boiled for eating or for making flour.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION - American history in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

Welcome to the MAKING OF A NATION - American history in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.06.10

Welcome to THE MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

Welcome to the MAKING OF A NATION -- American history in VOA Special English.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

He reportedly said he received bomb-making training in the Waziristan area of Pakistan.

VOA: special.2010.05.08

Some artists do not approve of the profit-making business of galleries and museums.

VOA: special.2009.04.08