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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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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Game Changers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the cultural, political, and social barriers women have overcome to play competitive sports.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women

For Students 9th - 10th
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
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Aclu: Title Ix the Nine

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographies of nine visionary people who supported equal opportunity for women in education and sports.
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Handout
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
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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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Other

Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
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Website
Other

Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King, Tennis Star and Feminist Pioneer

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on former tennis pro Billie Jean King, with career highlights and an overview of her personal life. Dated November 2010.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Sally Ride

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the first American woman to go up in space with this brief article on Sally Ride.
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Other

Pocantico Hills School: Billie Jean King

For Students 3rd - 5th
A brief article by an elementary school student about the life and career of Billie Jean King. Links to other sites.
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Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King: Photograph

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Photograph of Billie Jean King after winning the Battle of the Sexes tennis match.
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Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Billie Jean King
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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.
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Tennis Player Billie Jean King

For Students 1st - 9th
Tennis Player Billie Jean King