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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
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History.com: How Jim Thorpe Became America's First Multi Sport Star

For Students 9th - 10th
Decades before Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders starred in baseball and football, Jim Thorpe was America's original multi-sport athlete. A two-time college football All-American and charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Thorpe...
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Mercy Otis Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biographical sketch on Mercy Otis Warren, an American revolutionary activist who called for revolt against the British.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Joni Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell at this site which includes a biography, a discography, and an audio clip.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Leroy Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Leroy Anderson, a composer who wrote many well-known songs. Includes a brief biography and discography.
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Jewish American Hall of Fame: Jonas Salk Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this quiz about the life of Jonas Salk and see how much you know about this famous American. Warning: read up on the man before taking this quiz. (It's not easy!)
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Place in History: The Bowery Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
Stroll through the Bowery in New York City and see what the tenements looked like in the late 19th century. This mini museum shows the life of the Bowery. Information about tenement areas in other cities is included.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame: Jack Dempsey

For Students 3rd - 8th
A biography of American boxer Jack Dempsey, 1895-1983.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame: Max Baer

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of American boxer, Max Baer.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Thomas Alva Edison

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honorsThomas Alva Edison as a historic inventor and focuses attention on his invention of the electric lamp.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Roy J. Plunkett

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides biographical information about Roy J. Plunkett and his discovery of Teflon.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Ernst F. W. Alexanderson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honors Ernst F. W. Alexanderson for his invention of the high-frequency alternator radio and his pioneering efforts in developing picture transmission for television.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Elizabeth Lee Hazen

For Students 9th - 10th
Site gives a brief professional biography of Elizabeth Lee Hazen who developed the antibiotic nystatin with Rachel Fuller Brown.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Helen Free: Indicator for Detecting Glucose

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on the collaboration of Alfred and Helen Free and thier medical discoveries.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Elisha Graves Otis

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article about Otis, the developer of the electric elevator brake which made skyscraper construction so practical.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Eastman

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of George Eastman and find out how his inventions and innovations revolutionized photography.
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Blackbetsy.com: Shoeless Joe Jackson's Virtual Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about one of the greatest players in American League baseball history. What is the real story behind Shoeless Joe Jackson's baseball career?
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Jewish American Hall of Fame: Jonas Salk (1914 1995)

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of Jonas Salk, one of the men to invent a polio vaccine.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Rudolf Diesel

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Rudolf Diesel. Describes his personal and professional interests. Also discusses the details of the first diesel engine as invented by Rudolf Diesel.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Alfred Nobel

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honors Alfred Nobel for his invention of dynamite. Content includes a very brief biography and a focus on the impact of dynamite on our culture.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: George Westinghouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about George Westinghouse's contributions to both railroad safety and the adoption of alternating current for motors and the transmission of electricity.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Vladimir Kosma Zworykin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honors Vladimir Kosma Zworykin for his invention of the cathode-ray tube. Content includes a brief biography of the inventor, as well as a look at how his invention has impacted our society.
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Alabama Humanities Foundation

Encyclopedia of Alabama: Charles Barkley

For Students 9th - 10th
Charles Barkley is featured in this biographical essay highlighting his Hall of Fame career as an NBA basketball player.
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History of Rock 'N' Roll: Roy Orbison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.

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