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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a link to 13,000+ members who have served in the United States Congress, 1774 - present. Accompanying biographies and pictures, when available, are very informative. This site is well-designed and easy to navigate.
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Other

National Republican Congressional Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Life After the Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Perhaps John Quincy Adams' most important service to his country came after he was president. Read about his terms as Congressman in the House of Representatives.
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Article
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum

Rutherford B. Hayes Center: Who Is James K. Polk?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page features an analysis of the Democratic Party's decision to nominate the relatively unknown James Polk for their presidential candidate in 1844. This article gives insight into the political atmosphere of the time.
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Read Works

Read Works: Famous African Americans Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This biographical passage shares information about the famous African American named Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Patrick Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographical information about American lawyer, patriot and orator, Patrick Henry. At the bottom of the page, you will also find a link to the text of Henry's famous "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech.
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Black Past

Black Past: White, George Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry, the story of George Henry White is told. He was a congressman from North Carolina during Reconstruction.