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Adams, Abigail
Abigail Adams will always be remembered as a patriot, First Lady, wife of one President, and mother of another.
Mar 16, 2006, 09:38
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Adams, John
US President - 1797-1801
Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was more remarkable as a political philosopher than as a politician. "People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity," he said, doubtless thinking of his own as well as the American experience.
Mar 17, 2006, 18:57
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Adams, John Quincy
US President - 1825-29
The first President who was the son of a President, John Quincy Adams in many respects paralleled the career as well as the temperament and viewpoints of his illustrious father. Born in Braintree, Massachusetts, in 1767, he watched the Battle of Bunker Hill from the top of Penn's Hill above the family farm. As secretary to his father in Europe, he became an accomplished linguist and assiduous diarist.
Dec 14, 2006, 19:04
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Alcott, Louisa May
Louisa May Alcott was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on November 29, 1832.
Mar 17, 2006, 15:33
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Anthony, Susan B.
Susan B. Anthony is America's best known suffragette. Learn more about this remarkable woman.
Feb 5, 2006, 15:18
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Armstrong, Neil
Armstrong transferred to astronaut status in 1962. He was assigned as command pilot for the Gemini 8 mission. Gemini 8 was launched on March 16, 1966, and Armstrong performed the first successful docking of two vehicles in space.
Mar 17, 2006, 22:53
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Arnaz, Desi
Desi Arnaz will always be remembered for his musical and acting talents, as well as his keen sense of business.
Mar 17, 2006, 10:11
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Arthur, Chester A.
US President - 1881-85
Dignified, tall, and handsome, with clean-shaven chin and side-whiskers, Chester A. Arthur "looked like a President."
Mar 17, 2006, 20:12
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Ball, Lucille
Born on August 6th, 1911 in Celoron, New York, this snappy little red head lays claim to the titles of television comedienne, producer, and actress.
Mar 17, 2006, 11:00
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Bell, Alexander Graham
Discover the man behind the invention of the telephone, and find out the very first sentence transmitted over a phone line.
Mar 17, 2006, 08:23
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Berlin, Irving
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Irving Berlin was given an Academy Award in 1942 for the best song of all time, “White Christmas.”
Mar 17, 2006, 13:21
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Biographical Directory of The United States Congress
Research members of Congress through this excellent database of the US Congress from 1774 through the present.
Mar 17, 2006, 14:57
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Brown, Ray
An introduction to the influential bebop bassist, Ray Brown.
Mar 30, 2006, 09:24
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Buchanan, James
US President - 1857-61
Tall, stately, stiffly formal in the high stock he wore around his jowls, James Buchanan was the only President who never married.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:14
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Bush, Barbara
Barbara Bush was the 41st First Lady of the United States. She is the wife of President George Bush and the mother of President George W. Bush.
Mar 17, 2006, 09:43
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Bush, George
US President - 1989-93
George Bush brought to the White House a dedication to traditional American values and a determination to direct them toward making the United States "a kinder and gentler nation." In his Inaugural Address he pledged in "a moment rich with promise" to use American strength as "a force for good."
Mar 17, 2006, 20:37
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Bush, George -BIO-2
George Herbert Walker Bush was born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts, to Dorothy Walker Bush and Prescott Bush. He was elected the 41st resident of the United States and he is the father of President George W. Bush.
Mar 17, 2006, 09:29
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Bush, George W.
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US President - 2001-present
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide tax relief, modernize Social Security and Medicare, and encourage faith-based and community organizations to work with government to help Americans in need.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:39
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Carter, Jimmy
US President - 1977-81
Jimmy Carter aspired to make Government "competent and compassionate," responsive to the American people and their expectations. His achievements were notable, but in an era of rising energy costs, mounting inflation, and continuing tensions, it was impossible for his administration to meet these high expectations.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:41
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Cleveland, Grover
US President - 1885-89, 1893-97
The First Democrat elected after the Civil War, Grover Cleveland was the only President to leave the White House and return for a second term four years later.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:43
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Clinton, William
US President -1993-2001
During the administration of William Jefferson Clinton, the U.S. enjoyed more peace and economic well being than at any time in its history. He was the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to win a second term.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:46
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Columbus, Christopher
So who was this curious guy named Columbus and why do we celebrate Columbus Day?
Mar 17, 2006, 13:10
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Coolidge, Calvin
US President - 1923-29
At 2:30 on the morning of August 3, 1923, while visiting in Vermont, Calvin Coolidge received word that he was President. By the light of a kerosene lamp, his father, who was a notary public, administered the oath of office.
Mar 17, 2006, 20:48
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Dickinson, Emily
Between the years 1858 and 1866, Emily Dickinson wrote more than 1100 poems. Although she never got to experience the fame she craved, the magic of her poetry is appreciated greatly by all who have studied, read, and understood her talent.
Mar 17, 2006, 10:45
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DiMaggio, Joe
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Baseball Player - b.1914 - d.1999
DiMaggio was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.
Mar 17, 2006, 09:29
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