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Encyclopedia Britannica: Margaret Bush Wilson

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Margaret Bush Wilson, an American civil rights activist and attorney born Jan. 30, 1919, St. Louis, Mo.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Maynard Jackson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Maynard Jackson, an American lawyer and politician, who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving three terms (1974-82 and 1990-94).
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Percy Ellis Sutton

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Percy Ellis Sutton, an American attorney, politician, and businessman born Nov. 24, 1920, San Antonio, Texas. This site, rich in detail and breadth of coverage, includes a wealth of...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Valerie Jarrett

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Valerie Jarrett, an American lawyer, businesswoman, and politician who was a senior adviser (2009- ) to U.S. Pres. Barack Obama.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: William Lewis Taylor

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features William Lewis Taylor, an American lawyer and civil rights activist born Oct. 4, 1931, New York, N.Y.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Percy Ellis Sutton

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of the life of Percy Sutton, a prominent civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X as well as some 200 people arrested in the 1960s during protests against racial segregation in the American South.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Carl Stokes

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of American lawyer and politician, Carl Stokes, who became the first African-American to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city, having been elected to that office in Cleveland, Ohio (1967-71).
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Siteseen: American Historama: Brown vs Board of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview and detailed facts about Brown vs Board of Education, a 1954 Supreme Court case won by NAACP lawyer Thurgood Marshall against school segregation.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: A Christmas Eve Suit by Edward Payson Roe

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the short story "A Christmas-Eve Suit" by Edward Payson Roe about a young lawyer who is deciding which woman should be his bride.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Oveta Culp Hobby

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A biography of Oveta Culp Hobby, who lived from 1905-1995. She helped to create and became the director of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II. Trained as a lawyer, she was also active in various government posts and as...
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Social Studies for Kids: Thurgood Marshall: Civil Rights Advocate

For Students 9th - 10th
Thurgood Marshall successfully convinced the Supreme Court to rule that segregation was illegal in Brown v. Board of education, then later served on the Court itself. Find out more about this famous lawyer.
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The National Law Journal: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Law Journal provides the latest news, legal information and e-law services for the legal professions and law students.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Western and Central Europe Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography. Includes life and career information, as well as political background and general atmosphere of the times. Also contains descriptions/explanations of major works.
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Lone Star Internet: Sam Houston "The Raven" (1793 1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed biography includes illustrations, quotations from Sam Houston (1793-1863 CE) about many aspects of life in his time, including education. Also includes personal information about his marriages and children.
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U.s. History: Edmund Randolph

For Students 9th - 10th
Ushistory.org provides this biography of Edmund Randolph includes highlights of his political career and his role during the Constitutional Convention. Randolph went on to serve as Secretary of State.
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Nolo

Nolo Law for All: Dictionary: At Will Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief definition of at will employment from "Everybody's Legal Dictionary" at Nolo.com.
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Problem Solving/negotiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an advertisement, but it has some good information regarding the negotiation process, e.g., seven steps that are common to all negotiations.
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Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Cicero

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, study the biography of Cicero from Ancient Rome. Learn about the greatest orator in the history of Rome.
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Ruth Bader Ginsburg

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has biographical information about the second woman to serve as a Justice of The U.S. Supreme Court.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Belva Ann Lockwood

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Lawyer and feminist and was the first female lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court. She was the presidential candidate for the National Equal Rights Party.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Edwin Mc Masters Stanton

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Edwin McMasters Stanton (December 19, 1814 - December 24, 1869) was an American lawyer, politician, United States Attorney General in 1860-61 and Secretary of War through most of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hon. G. V. N. Lothrop

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Lawyer and Attorney General of Michigan in 1848 and again in 1860.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Judah Philip Benjamin

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Judah Philip Benjamin (1811 - 1884) was an American politician and lawyer. Benjamin was the first Attorney General of the Confederacy on February 25, 1861. He is often referred to as "the brains of the Confederacy."
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Maxwell Evarts

For Students 9th - 10th
William Maxwell Evarts (February 6, 1818 - February 28, 1901) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as US Secretary of State, US Attorney General and US Senator from New York.

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