Trace the evolution of America's fighting men and women over the 250-year history of the nation.

Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the 34th President of the United States at the Capital Building in 1953.

Up until Eisenhower, presidential candidates used tv for 30-minute speeches only. The idea for the celebrated WWII generals spots came from Madison Avenue ad exec Rossier Reeves, who had created M&Ms Melts in your mouth, not in your hands campaign. Reeves convinced Eisenhower that short spots placed before or after popular tv shows, such as I Love Lucy, would reach more viewers.

When the Cold War’s first great showdown erupts, Truman is forced to choose between backing down or risking everything to stand firm.