American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Hume and David Trimble Biographies
Biographies of John Hume and David Trimble, winners of the Nobel prize for Peace for their work bringing peace to Northern Ireland after decades of conflict and violence. Includes profiles, video interviews, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Anthony Kennedy Biography
Biography of Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy, appointed by Ronald Reagan and taking his seat as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on February 18, 1988.
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Academy of Achievement: Michael Thornton and Tommy Norris Biography
Biographies of Michael Thornton and Tommy Norris, Navy Seals who each received the Medal of Honor, the highest military award in the United States. Read their remarkable stories of bravery in the face of extreme danger. Includes...
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Academy of Achievement: Hall of Arts: Suzanne Farrell, Ballerina Extraordinair
This website is devoted to Suzanne Farrell who was inducted in the Academy in 1987. This site has a profile, biography, and interview with the ballerina.
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Academy of Achievement: Gertrude B. Elion Nobel Prize in Medicine
Interactive site provides wonderful insight to the incredible woman who gave so much to the world of medicine through an interview that was conducted in 1991.
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Academy of Achievement: Ehud Barak Interview
Read this extensive interview with the former Prime Minister of Israel that took place in 2001. There is also a short biography and profile of this man who spent 36 years in the military.
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Academy of Achievement: Admiral Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Usn
Biography of Alan Shepard, who was the first American in space and a pioneer of the space age.
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Academy of Achievement: Admiral James B. Stockdale, Usn
A biography of James Bond Stockdale, one of the most decorated officers in the Navy's history. He was a captive of war for seven years in a brutal prison in North Vietnam and survived through sheer determinism and heroism. His story came...
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Academy of Achievement: Admiral William H. Mc Raven, Usn
A biography of Admiral William McRaven. He is the man responsible for organizing and implementing the plan to eliminate Osama bin Laden. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Academy of Achievement: Albie Sachs
Biography of Albie Sachs a champion of justice in Apartheid South Africa who spent time as a political prisoner and was gravely injured by a car bomb planted by South African security forces, exiled, and was finely reunited with his...
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Academy of Achievement: Andrew J. Young
Biography of Civil Rights and Human rights activist and ambassador, Andrew Young. Students can read about Mr. Youngs important contributions in public service, see photos and listen to an interview.
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Academy of Achievement: Andrew Weil, m.d.
Biography of Dr. Andrew Weil noted for his work in alternative health, studied medicinal plants and traditional practices of indigenous people, more recently writing about health and integrative medicine.
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Academy of Achievement: Anthony Romero
Biography of Anthony Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU, has used his talent and career in law to fight for the civil rights of others.
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Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
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Academy of Achievement: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Biography of the life and work of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu who spoke out against Apartheid and has devoted his life to promoting peace in the world.
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Academy of Achievement: Athol Fugard
Biography of Athol Fugard, Playwright, Novelist and Actor who wrote about stories from his childhood in South Africa, commenting on the social fabric he withnessed.
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Academy of Achievement: Audra Mc Donald
Biography of Audra McDonald, actress and winner of six Tony Awards.
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Academy of Achievement: b.b. King
Blues artist B.B. King biography provides an overivew of King's life and musical career. Site contains two videos of King performing.
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Academy of Achievement: Barry Scheck
Academy of Achievement biography of Barry Scheck who is a high profile criminal defense lawyer and co-founder of the Innocence Project.
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Academy of Achievement: Carlos Fuentes
Biography on Mexican novelist, Carlos Fuentes, famous author, scholar and diplomat with great political stature, who produced a trove of essays, short stories and novels. Students can visit photos, interviews and read a profile of Mr....
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Academy of Achievement: Carlos Slim Helu
Biography of wealthy businessman and philanthropist, Carlos Slim Helu, who was a huge success in the telecommunications industry. Students can read about him, see photos and listen to interviews.
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Academy of Achievement: Carol Burnett
Biography of Carol Burnett, iconic American comedic actress who appeared in many films and television shows winning critical acclaim. Students can read about Carol Burnett, listen to an interview and view pictures in the photo gallers.
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Academy of Achievement: Charles H. Townes, ph.d.
Biography of Charles Townes who is credited for discovering microwave and laser technology from which came digital storage transforming our world.
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Academy of Achievement: Chuck Jones
Biography of Chuck Jones, chronicles his life and career as a cartoonist and producer of animated films. With interviews, photos and text.