Celebrity activism is nothing new, the anti-war movement saw a wide array of actors and actresses showing their support against the war in Iraq. Famous people are bound to influence public perceptions to some degree.

Jim Bakker is an American televangelist, a former Assemblies of God minister, and a former host of The PTL Club. When confronted about the missing $158M he claimed that Satan had gotten into his ministry's computers to make the money lost. He was convicted on 24 counts of fraud and conspiracy and was sentenced 45yrs that was reduced to 18yrs.

Former prime minister of Pakastan Benazir Bhutto was assasinated at age 54. She wanted to bring in NATO to clear out the border between Pakistan and Afghanstan and to take control of Nuclear arms and the lack of freedom and democracy in her home.

Former Soviet Union countries are the independent nations that split off from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. The Former Soviet Union states are divided into five groups, Baltic states, Central Asia, Caucasus, Western CIS and Russia.

Prohibition movement began after 1900 and many states, especially in the South, enacted prohibition. From 1920 to 1933, the "manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within was illegal".

Eckankar is a religious and spiritual path, sometimes called the Religion of the Light and Sound of God. It's name can be translated co-worker with God. Eckankar members are called ECKists or ECK chelas. The simple teaching of Enckankar is to contact the Light and Sound of God which have the power to give spiritual liberation in this lifetime.

A historical collection of audio clips from George H. W. Bush Senior, a Texas republican who became the Director of the CIA 1976 to 1977, a vice president, and later the 41rst President of the United States from 1989 to 1993.

During World War II there were massive Air Raids in England by the Germans. Air Raid shelters, gas masks, and other precautions were taking. Hope you enjoy listening to these historical sounds.

Asia is the largest continent in the world by a considerable margin, and it is rich in natural resources, such as petroleum and forests.Also fish,water,and metal. Most Asian countries have more than one language that is natively spoken.

Sound clips of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, wife of former President John F. Kennedy. During her years as first lady and beyond, she was a much-watched and admired popular figure. In later years she had a successful career as a book editor.

From a barefoot boy in Abilene, Kansas, Dwight David Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 to March 28, 1969) was elected the 34th President of the United States on November 4, 1952. Americans enjoyed a strong, expanding economy under Eisenhower, demonstrated by solid economic growth, little inflation, and low unemployment.

We have had a few who possess great political shrewdness and can make the clunky machinery of democratic governance actually work. Edward Moore Ted Kennedy, the 'liberal lion' of the Senate, has died at the age of 77 due to brain tumor. He fought for national health care, union and workers' rights, and many liberal causes during a political career.

Here are several of the biggest moments from Michael Jackson's memorial. Some are light-hearted, some are heart-breaking, but all are memorable. Those closest to the legend gave us a glimpse of Michael Jackson the man.

The experiences of the war led to a collective trauma for all participating countries. The soldiers returning home from World War I suffered greatly from the horrors they had witnessed. Many returning veterans suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. While disease was the major killer, gas attacks were the greatest fear. Listen here...

General Colin Luther Powell, United States Army (Ret.) (born April 5, 1937) was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving from January 20, 2001 to January 23, 2005 under President George W. Bush.

When a child is missing, time is critical. Each passing minute may mean that clues and leads to the child's whereabouts are being lost. Listen to the clips here regarding this crisis and the facts about the amber alert program.

Audio clips of speeches, reports and interviews of President Jimmy Carter who's one-term presidency is remembered for the events that overwhelmed it such as inflation, energy crisis, war in Afghanistan, and hostages in Iran.

Actual recordings of inmate Charles Manson from California's Corcoran State Prison. Charlie at times seems almost lucid, sane and philisophical. Unknown source. Adult Language.