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Pa'lante Latino: Galvez's Contribution to the American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the contributions of Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez during the American Revolutionary War. Deemed a war hero, Galvez's efforts for freedom have made him a legacy within Latino society.
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Cesar E. Chavez, an American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation provides information on the life and ideals of Chavez and the activities of the Foundation.
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Read Works

Read Works: American Heroes

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Black History resource contains mini-biographical sketches of Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, and Marian Anderson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Amelia Earhart

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article on Amelia Earhart overviews her career as an aviator and American hero. Includes images and links to further related information.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Joe Di Maggio: A Hero's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Coming from a very humble background, Joe rose to be one of greatest sports heroes ever. This companion site to the PBS documentary tells of his rise to fame.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Wilma Rudolph

For Students 9th - 10th
Track star Wilma Rudolph overcame several childhood illness to become, in 1960, the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals. Use this resource to learn more about the awards and recognition this amazing athlete earned.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Inspire civic awareness, promote student activism and examine the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship by exploring stories of how ordinary citizens accomplished extraordinary changes.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Your America: Democracy's Local Heroes: Student Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship focusing on examples of citizens who took action to effect positive changes. Explore ways in which students can become involved in their communities.
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ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: Brown Bomber' Was a Hero to All

For Students 9th - 10th
Joe Louis was the first African American sports hero. Here you can read about the life and career of the 1937-1949 world's heavyweight champion who is number eleven on ESPN's list of great athletes of the 20th century.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Art Access: African American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Art Institute of Chicago's collection of African American art provides a rich introduction to over 100 years of noted achievements in painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Ranging chronologically from the Civil War era to the Harlem...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.
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CNN

Cnn: Bob Greene: Real Heroes: Four Died So Others Might Live

For Students 9th - 10th
A short slideshow identifying four brave Americans who sacrificed their lives to save many others on the USAT Dochester in 1943.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Neoclassism: Epic, Mock Epic and Satire

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Unfortunately, "literary" writing was not as simple and direct as political writing. When trying to write poetry, most educated authors stumbled into the pitfall of elegant neoclassicism. The epic, in particular, exercised a fatal...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Danger in Fire Room 2!

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the danger associated with the Spanish American war vessels, powered by coal and steam, and the quick-thinking men who went beyond the call of duty.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Admiral George Dewey

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a concise biography of the hero of Manila Bay.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: John Dickinson (1732 1808)

For Students 9th - 10th
Dickinson has correctly been called the "Penman of the Revolution" by later historians. But his activities extended fortwo decades into the life of the new republic, years in which Dickinson's contributions were many. Dickinson's career...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Robert E. Lee (1 19 1807 10 12 1870)

For Students 9th - 10th
For some the man Robert E. Lee is an almost god like figure. For others he is a paradox. Robert E. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 at Stratford, Virginia. Robert was the fourth child of a Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry"...
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East of England Broadband Network

E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Thomas Paine

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This unit will give pupils added insights into the late Georgian period of English history, together with the American and French Revolutions. This section provides lesson ideas, activities and downloadable resources for teachers related...
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: This Memorial Day Remember Our Fallen Heroes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on the history and significance of Memorial Day. Includes video.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Ralph Ellison

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of 12 videos about Ralph Ellison and his works especially his masterpiece "Invisible Man."
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Colorado Historical Society: Kit Carson: A Hero in Fact and Fiction [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of the legend of the West, Kit Carson. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heros in America: Edna Ferber

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives biographical information on famous writer, Edna Ferber. Discusses her early life, her career, and her works including "So Big" which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1924.
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Other

Eve's Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, written by Maury Allen and published in Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Dr. King Charismatic Leadership in a Mass Struggle

For Students 9th - 10th
The author(the foremost living authority on Dr. King today) examines the idea and role charisma played in King's leadership style and abilities. The author argues that his use of charisma was not all Dr. King utilized.

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