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Biography: Lorraine Hansberry

For Students 9th - 10th
The information contained in this site gives a life summary, and highlights of the playwright's early years, past and current succes and private life.
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Biography: John Mc Enroe

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography.com offers an 8-page biography on John McEnroe, one of the most successful and high-profile players in the history of tennis.
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Biography: Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers a comprehensive life history of Nixon (1913-1994 CE). It also offers links to related people and websites.
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History.com: The History of Valentine's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of Valentine's Day is examined by the History Channel. Along the way, discover some interesting did-you-know tidbits about love and marriage and read about famous couples Harry and Bess Truman, Robert and Elizabeth Browning,...
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History.com: The History of Halloween

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
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History.com: The Space Race: Interactive Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual journey through space offers photos and facts about Earth and its neighboring planets, comets, other celestial bodies of the Solar System, and the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
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History.com: Renaissance Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the interests and achievements of Renaissance artists, with links to videos on the subject of Renaissance art aired on History, the cable television channel.
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History.com: Hoovervilles

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a concise overview of life during the Great Depression and the living conditions of Hoovervilles.
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History.com: Compromise of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what the Compromise of 1877 was, accompanied by a short video about the struggles of African-Americans after the Civil War.
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History.com: Jacques Cartier

For Students 9th - 10th
Famed for exploring the St. Lawrence region and naming Canada, Jacque Cartier, French explorer, is featured in this brief biography.
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History.com: American Presidents: John Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has John Adams' biography, a timeline detailing some of the significant events in his life, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: Rutherford B. Hayes

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Rutherford B. Hayes's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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History.com: Columbus Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection includes a description of the life and work of Christopher Columbus, along with a discussion of why Columbus Day is a controversial holiday. Includes video.
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History.com: American Presidents: George H. W. Bush

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has George H. W. Bush's biography, events occurring during his presidency with explanations, an image gallery, a collection of video clips, and more.
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History.com: American Presidents: Ronald Reagan

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Reagan's biography, a timeline of events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, a large collections of videos with many of his speeches, and more.
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History.com: American Presidents: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Jimmy Carter's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos of speeches made during his career, and more.
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History.com: American Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Johnson's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: John F. Kennedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Kennedy's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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History.com: Barbara Jordan

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the early life and career of Barbara Jordan who was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate and then the U.S. House of Representatives. When her political career was over, she took a teaching position at the...
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History.com: American Presidents: Herbert Hoover

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Hoover's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, and several video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: Benjamin Harrison

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Benjamin Harrison's biography, events occurring during his presidency, and links to related video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: James Monroe

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has James Monroe's biography, events in his presidency, an image gallery, and video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: Millard Fillmore

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Millard Fillmore's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.
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History.com: American Presidents: Franklin Pierce

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has President Franklin Pierce's biography, significant events in his life, an image gallery, and video clips.