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National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
The History Place
The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
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South Carolina African American History Online
A variety of information, including a calendar that is updated every year, that highlights famous South Carolina African-Americans.
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Furman University: Mathematical Quotations Server
This Ferman University site allows you to search for quotes by famous mathematicians. A site for peeking the interest of students and incorporating math history into the classroom. Also a good resource for math research projects.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: History: Famous in Medicine
Use this quiz-style game to identify historical figures in the field of medicine.
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Famous Texans: Quanah Parker
Read a brief biography about the Texas Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, and his contributions to the history of Texas.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Boston Patriots
Read about five famous Boston patriots who played a large role in the events prior to the American Revolution and the Revolution itself.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Lord North (1713 1792)
Lord North was Prime Minister of Great Britain from January, 1770 to March, 1782. His early successes as Leader of the House and his efforts to cut the national debt brought him the confidence of a faction-ridden Parliament and the favor...
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San Diego History Center: Gaspar De Portola
The San Diego History Center provides the interesting story of Portola, an early governor of California. Provides a great story about Monterey.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Lesson Plan: Black Wings: American Pioneer Aviators
With this resource, teachers can select the most appropriate academic level and download a lesson plan that contains images, Word documents and PDF resources for teaching about the history of black Americans in aviation. Excellent...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Carl Albert
This resource profiles the political career of Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert. Includes a bibliography of relevant print resources.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Barbara Charline Jordan 1936 1996
One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Kathryn Ann Bailey (Kay) Hutchison
A detailed biography of Kay Bailey Hutchison, a United States Senator from Texas.
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Scope Systems: Today in History
Provides birthdays of famous people, events and holidays that occur on today in history. Gives a brief summary of each event or person.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Famous African Americans
During this unit young scholars will study the lives of famous African-Americans who have had an impact upon history or present day society. This interdisciplinary hands-on unit will incorporate the subjects of social studies, reading,...
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Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
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Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Maria Tallchief
History for Kids website offers an overview of the life of Maria Tallchief, a proud member of the Osage Indian tribe and prima ballerina for the New York City ballet.
University at Buffalo
A Modern History of Blacks in Mathematics
Biographies of Blacks in mathematics from the 1700s to the present time.
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Texas Black History Preservation Project: William Goyens (1794 856)
A biography of William Goyens, a mixed African American and Cherokee married to a white woman, whose father was a freed slave. Goyens was a Texas businessman who himself participated in the slave trade, and friends with many of the well...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives & History
Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Carl Albert
This biography covers the personal life and career of Oklahoma Democrat, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rhodes Scholar Carl Albert.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Kate Barnard
This entry contains a personal and professional biography of Oklahoma teacher and politician Kate Barnard.