American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Henry A. Kissinger, ph.d.
Learn about Nobel Prize for Peace winner Henry Kissinger who served under multiple administrations beginning with Richard Nixon. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Hume
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jonas Salk, m.d.
Learn about Jonas Salk, M.D. who created the polio vaccine. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Lt. Michael E. Thornton, Usn
Read the incredible story of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael E. Thornton who saved the life of his commander in Vietnam. Read about his background and story of amazing bravery, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Lt. Thomas R. Norris, Usn
Read the incredible story of Lt. Thomas Norris who received the Medal of Honor award for his bravery in Vietnam. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Michael E. De Bakey, m.d.
Learn about the influential Dr. Michael E. DeBakey known as the "Father of Modern Cardiovascular Surgery". Read about his background and myriad of achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Rosa Parks
Learn about Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement". Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sergey Brin
Learn about the influential Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sonia Sotomayor
Learn about Sonia Sotomayor who was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Tony Fadell
Learn about the mastermind behind the iPod Tony Fadell. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Academy of Achievement: Bill Russell
Biography of basketball great, Bill Russell, who excelled on the court of the Boston Celtics and then on the sidelines as a successfel coach.
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Academy of Achievement: Dorothy Hamill
Biography of Olympic champion skater, Dorothy Hamill, provides an overivew of Hamill's life and her evolution on ice. Students can view photos, listen to interviews and read about Hamill's life and career.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Hank Aaron
A biography of Hank Aaron, known as the home run king. He set a record for hitting 755 home runs, breaking Babe Ruth's 35-year record. Aaron's record was not broken for 33 more years. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Wooden
A biography of the great basketball player and coach, John Wooden. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both player and coach. As coach, his record of winning seasons was unparalleled. Besides coaching his teams in...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Julius Erving
A biography of Julius Erving, popularly known as Dr. J, one of the top scoring players of all time in professional basketball. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
A biography of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a professional basketball player who became the highest-scoring player in the history of the National Basketball League. Since retirement, he has written books about the history of the African American...
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Academy of Achievement: Mike Krzyzewski
A biography of Mike Krzyzewski, a famous basketball coach at Duke University. Includes a profile, interview videos and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Paul Farmer, m.d.
Tells the life story of Paul Farmer, a physician who brought world-class healthcare to people living in poverty in Haiti. His model of health care was followed in other countries. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Pete Rozelle
A biography of Pete Rozelle, the Commissioner of the National Football League who transformed the league into its current form. He is responsible for consolidating the teams playing professional football, making the league profitable,...
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Academy of Achievement: Robert Edward (Ted) Turner
A biography of Ted Turner, founder of the Cable News Network, popularly known as CNN. He is also recognized as a generous philanthropist. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Tenley Albright, m.d.
Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Willie Mays
A biography of baseball player Willie Mays. He was famous for the versatility of his skills when playing. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Yogi Berra
A biography of Lawrence Peter Berra. Known to most as Yogi Berra, he was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.