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Smithsonian Institution

Civil War@smithsonian: Winslow Homer's Civil War Sketches

For Students 9th - 10th
During the Civil War, Winslow Homer was a freelance artist for "Harper's Weekly," a leading news magazine of the day. This site examines Homer's work, which documents the lives of the soldiers who fought for the North. Includes an...
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Icann: Esther Dyson

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This site from ICANN provides a brief biography of Esther Dyson, current chairman of EDventure Holdings. The biography follows her career track from University through the present day.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Jessye Norman

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Jessye Norman, an American operatic soprano, one of the finest of her day, who also enjoyed a successful concert career.
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Federal Benefits

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine this list of benefits for employees of the federal government, including salary increases, job security, and health insurance coverage.

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