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War of 1812: Sir Issac Brock: A Biography
The War of 1812 website presents an excerpt from an essay on Sir Issac Brock. Clearly an admirer of Brock's military success, courage and patriotism, this entry includes a portrait and links to related resources. (1997)
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South Pole: Richard E. Byrd (1888 1957)
This article profiles Admiral Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957), the American naval officer and Antarctic explorer.
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Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Us
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan, the US military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of the Uk
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral P.K. Haddacks, the British military representative to NATO.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Military Representative of Portugal
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral A.J. Sarmento, the Portuguese military representative to NATO.
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Peary & Henson Foundation: The Discovery of the North Pole
Read about Admiral Peary's North Pole discovery, view pictures of the expedition, and find biographical information on the American Arctic explorer.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: Lincoln and Whitman
[Free Registration/Login Required] An essay on Lincoln and Whitman and their shared admiration and kinship of spirit.
University of Michigan
Making of America: War Lyrics and Other Poems
The University of Michigan offers the full text of "War-lyrics and Other Poems," which was written by a Union sailor and dedicated to former commander, Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut. Users are able to read the text in its entirety, or...
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Kirkus Media: Judith Viorst
An interview with Judith Viorst where she talks about her children's book Lulu Walks the Dogs. She describes how she created the character Lulu and her admiration of her illustrator, Lane Smith. She also talks about the impact her book...
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Lady Bird Johnson [Pdf]
An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this activity, they research the life of Lady Bird Johnson to learn why she was so admired and...
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Tv Cultura: Alo Escola: Brincar E Bom
In Portuguese. Interactive games, cartoons, a brief history of popular toys, and online children's games, from the TV Cultura channel, a widely admired broadcaster of children's television programs.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Columbus
CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story, poem, or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
The picture book One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference, written by Kate Smith Milway, takes place in Africa. Here in a Ghanan village, young Kojo cannot afford to go to school after the death of his father. His resourceful...
Wonderville Media
Wonderville: Amelia Earhart
She was born July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas. Amelia Earhart was one of our most celebrated aviators then, and still is today. She broke all sorts of flying records and charted new territories in a time when there were very few people...
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Horatio Nelson (1758 1805)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Horatio Nelson, famous admiral of the Royal Navy. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements,...
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"A Well Trimmed Ship", the Republican Legacy of Polybius
A two-part paper, the first of which is a biography of Polybius, a Greek, who wrote a history of the Roman Republic. The second part discusses his work and his admiration of Roman virtues and the government of the Roman Republic.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Helen Keller
During this lesson, students learn about the life of Helen Keller and how she communicated with others. Students have the opportunity to use sign language to communicate with others. Students gain an appreciation for their sight and...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Grace Hopper
Rear Admiral Grace Hopper helped to outline the fundamental operating principles of computing machines.
A&E Television
History.com: Why Did Benedict Arnold Betray America?
Historians offer up many explanations, including that the Revolutionary War general may have had some self-esteem issues as a child and young man. Benedict Arnold was once a patriotic war hero valued by George Washington and admired by...
Digital History
Digital History: The Philippines [Pdf]
Read about how the United States gained the Philippines as a territory as a result of the Spanish-American War. Find out how several senators felt about this acquisition. The resulting Philippine-American War resulted in extreme hardship...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Mobile National Cemetery, Mobile, Alabama
The U. S. National Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama is the resting place of more than 800 Union soldiers who died in the Mobile area toward the end of the Civil War. Military dead from other conflicts, through the Vietnam War, are also buried...
Library of Congress
Loc: Al Hirschfeld, Beyond Broadway
An exhibition site from the Library of Congress examining artist Al Hirschfeld's extensive career. There are quality images and extensive background information about Hirschfeld.
Library of Congress
Loc: Arthur Szyk: Artist for Freedom
A great biographical site on the caricaturist and cartoonist Arthur Szyk (1894-1951 CE). There are nice images of religious, war, political and personal caricatures.