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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Althea Gibson Won Again!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Althea Gibson made it possible for the Williams sisters to play at Wimbledon. As the first African-American to win that title, she was a pioneer. See photos and read more about her on this Library of Congress site.
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Serena Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of Serena Williams contains pictures, news, statistics and interviews, for fans of tennis great Serena Williams. You can find out where she's playing next and read her comments on individual matches. Includes video.
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Danuta Bois

Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
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President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009

For Students 1st - 9th
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.