CNN
Cnn: Bob Greene: Real Heroes: Four Died So Others Might Live
A short slideshow identifying four brave Americans who sacrificed their lives to save many others on the USAT Dochester in 1943.
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Real African American Heroes: Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
This site provides the resume and a picture of Guion S. Bluford, Jr., America's first NASA African-American astronaut in space.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
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Eves Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero
This article, from Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Eves Magazine: Jackie Robinson: An American Hero
This article, from Eve's Magazine, explores the life of Jackie Robinson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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American Sport Art Museum and Archives: Ernie Barnes Sunday's Hero
Ernie Barnes was named Sports Artist of the Year in both 1984 and 2004. The site includes a biographical sketch, commentary on Barnes's style and inspiration, and information about his most significant and influential works.
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Venezuela History: Simon Bolivar
Biography of Simon Bolivar, national hero. Several languages available from homepage.
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Organization of American States: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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Organization of American States: Venezuela
Full of useful information relating to the country of Venezuela. Topics covered include: population, language, geography, government, photos, national symbols, national heroes, and folklore.
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Baseball Historian: Babe Ruth
An interesting look at the life of Babe Ruth, an American hero. Includes images.
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Did He Point? (Just Kidding)
An interesting look at the life of Babe Ruth, an American hero. Includes images.
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Owen Wister
Three chapters from Owen Wister's fiction, The Virginian, that establish the protagonist as a representative American hero in the newly settled West.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Roberto Clemente, Baseball Legend
Great reference tool from the National Postal Museum online exhibits for learning about the life of legendary baseball star, Roberto Clemente, who was honored twice with a postage stamp in his memory. Includes images of memorabilia and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Decatur's Medal, Front
Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr (5 January 1779 - 22 March 1820) was an American naval officer notable for his heroism in the Barbary Wars and in the War of 1812. He was the youngest man to reach the rank of captain in the history of the...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Hampshire: John Paul Jones House
American Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones boarded here in 1781-82, while supervising construction of a new battleship, the America.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801-1805).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone was an American pioneer and hunter whose frontier exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the U.S. state of Kentucky.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General Anthony Wayne
(1745-1796) American soldier that was a Revolutionary war hero.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Paul Jones
(1747-1792) America's first famous naval hero in the American Revolutionay War.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thaddeus Kosciusko
A Polish national hero, general and a leader of that nation's uprising against Russia in 1794. He fought in the American Revolutionary War on the side of Washinton, for which he was awarded by the Continental Congress the rank of Brevet...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was a Polish, Lithuanian and American national hero and general. He led the Kościuszko Uprising (1794) against Imperial Russia.
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