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Mlksb: Why We Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Learn why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a holiday. Also gives a brief description on the life and work of Dr. King.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Henry Kissinger
Relates the life story of former Secretary of the State, Henry Kissinger who played a very powerful role in the Nixon and Ford administrations. For his work as a peace negotiator he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1973.
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The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
The site for the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity; it includes the work of the Foundation, a biography on Wiesel, and a list of his published books.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Thomas Mann (1875 1955)
Provides a short biography of German essayist/novelist Thomas Mann.
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Nobel Prize Internet Archive: Winners 1901 1999
A list of the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize from 1901-1999. Click on the names of the winners for more information.
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Hall of Fame Biographies: Albert John Lutuli
This South African Hall of Fame site features a page on the life of Albert Lutuli (1898-1967), a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a leader in the fight for civil rights in South Africa.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Jane Addams
Learn brief information on Jane Addams, famous American leader of social reform, who was featured on the ten cent postage stamp.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Sir Alexader Fleming
Use this article to learn how Sir Alexander Fleming's contributions to the world of medical science have saved the lives of those diagnosed with bacterial infections.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Albert Schweitzer
Use this resource to learn what made Albert Schweitzer a "great humanitarian" and hero. This article includes an overview of his life and heroic accomplishments as a doctor in Africa.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Nelson Mandela
Use this resource to learn about Nelson Mandela's freedom, which marked the end of Apartheid. This article includes images and an excerpt from his book, "Long Walk to Freedom."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mother Teresa
This article on Mother Teresa, whose work in the slums of Calcutta and with the poor in other countries earned her recognition as the world's greatest champion of the downtrodden. There are images and links provided at this website, as...
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Yasser Arafat
The Jewish Virtual Library offers a brief biography on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), president of the Palestinian National Authority.