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Le Monde Diplomatique: Electing Dictators
This site dicusses information about how the people of Africa end up electing dictators and discusses the problems with corrupt and disorganized election processes as well as past issuesconcerning democracy in African countries.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Le Moyne Brothers
Originally natives of Montreal, New France, four Le Moyne brothers are credited for the discovery and colonization of Alabama, as presented in this resource.
Black Past
Black Past: Walters, Bishop Alexander
In this encyclopedia entry, you can read about Bishop Walters, a minister and one of the founders of NAACP.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Elizabeth and Henry Baird
Elizabeth and Henry Baird played a major role in the settling of Wisoncisn to white settlers in the nineteenth century. Elizabeth had been Henry's pupil and married him at the age of fourteen. With her knowledge of the fur trade and her...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Juan Gris
A brief biography of the Juan Gris. Includes a picture gallery of his main works.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Chronological Listing of Portrait Artists
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of portrait artists from the 15th century to today. There are links to the artists' biography and works.
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks
A biography of Dr. Benjy Frances Brooks (1918-1998), the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Walter Cunningham
A biography of Walter Cunningham, a NASA astronaut from Texas.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Musial Was Gentleman Killer
Learn interesting career and biographical details about Stan "Stan the Man" Musial, the first player from the National League to win three MVP's.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: William Wyatt Bibb
Brief summary of William Wyatt Bibb's political career, both in Georgia and Alabama
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: King, William Rufus
This brief biographical article lists the many roles and offices held by William Rufus de Vane King, the man who became, for a short time, the thirteenth vice president of the United States.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Not Only Paul Revere: Other Riders of the American Revolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon
Martha Black was an adventurous woman who left a comfortable life in Chicago to live in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. She became the second female Member of Parliament in Canada. This site describes the making of a television...
USA Today
Usa Today: 'Anne of Green Gables' Still Rules Prince Edward Island
This news article, dated August 5, 2008, talks of the importance of Anne of Green Gables to Prince Edward Island's tourism industry, although many islanders seem to have tired of the attention still given Green Gables as a tourist...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chief Kicking Bird
This in-depth biography discusses the life of Kiowa peace chief Chief Kicking Bird of Oklahoma. Learn about his work to prevent acts of war and create a peaceful relationship between Native Americans and white settlers.
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Pedro Archilla Salido
This site contains more than 300 photographs made between 1900 and 1950, of several Spanish cities mainly of Siguenza and its surroundings.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: George, George and the American Revolution
In this lesson plan students will analyze text in order to decipher characteristics of King George III and George Washington.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Levittown, New York
Provides an overall summary of characteristics of the New York suburb of Levittown. It gives information on the population, geography, and demographics.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
Talk Origins Archive
Talk Origins: Fossil Hominids: Richard Leakey
Biography of Richard Leakey that deals with his paleontological work and his efforts to preserve African wildlife.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Button Gwinnett
The New Georgia Encyclopedia presents information on the life of Button Gwinnett, one of three Georgia signers of the U. S. Declaration of Independence. It includes brief information on the duel that ended his life and on the great value...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Are You the Girl From "The Wonder Years"?
After a childhood spent acting a pretty iconic role, Danica McKellar learned that she was capable of being more than just Winnie Cooper. [3:30]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Bobby Fischer: 1943 2008
NPR presents a slide show on the life of chess sensation Bobby Fischer who "became a cold war hero by dethroning the Soviet world champion" Boris Spassky in 1972. Fischer was the first U.S. born world chess champion.
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