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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.
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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.”

Research members of Congress through this excellent database of the US Congress from 1774 through the present.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

So who was this curious guy named Columbus and why do we celebrate Columbus Day?

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.

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.

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Baseball Player - b.1914 - d.1999
DiMaggio was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.

Although Edison was born on February 11th, 1847, the impact of his accomplishments are still being felt over a century later.

People often say Edison was a genius. He answered, "Genius is hard work, stick-to-it-iveness, and common sense."

The name Albert Einstein will forever be synonymous with the word genius. Born on March 14th, 1879 in Ulm, Germany, Einstein was educated, had graduated, but was mostly self-taught.

US President - 1953-61
Bringing to the Presidency his prestige as commanding general of the victorious forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower obtained a truce in Korea and worked incessantly during his two terms to ease the tensions of the Cold War. He pursued the moderate policies of "Modern Republicanism," pointing out as he left office, "America is today the strongest, most influential, and most productive nation in the world."

Franklin D. Roosevelt was given a dog by his cousin. He named him Murray the Outlaw of Falahill after a Scottish ancestor. His nickname became Fala.

Seventy-seven years ago on September 7th, 1927, the first successful demonstration of television occurred. Find out about the man behind the invention.

US President - 1850-53
In his rise from a log cabin to wealth and the White House, Millard Fillmore demonstrated that through methodical industry and some competence an uninspiring man could make the American dream come true.

US President - 1974-77
When Gerald R. Ford took the oath of office on August 9, 1974, he declared, "I assume the Presidency under extraordinary circumstances.... This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts."

Born in Boston on January 17th, Benjamin Franklin was known to all as an exemplary member of the Founding Fathers of our great nation. He will be remembered as an inventor, scientist, statesman, printer, librarian, musician, philosopher and economist.

Robert Frost's students adored him, and his work will enlighten readers for many years to come.

US President - 1881
As the last of the log cabin Presidents, James A. Garfield attacked political corruption and won back for the Presidency a measure of prestige it had lost during the Reconstruction period.

Inventor - b.1920 - d.1992
Charles P. Ginsburg made a huge contribution to technology with his invention and development of video magnetic tape recording for instant playback.

John Glenn was assigned to the NASA Space Task Group at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, in April 1959 after his selection as a Project Mercury Astronaut.

US President - 1869-77
Late in the administration of Andrew Johnson, Gen. Ulysses S. Grant quarreled with the President and aligned himself with the Radical Republicans. He was, as the symbol of Union victory during the Civil War, their logical candidate for President in 1868.