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Grantland: College Basketball: Vote Hoiberg
This article was published on March 24, 2014, the day following Iowa State University's victory over North Carolina in the NBAA men's basketball tournament. The focus is on the role of the head coach in general, and of Fred Hoiberg, Iowa...
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Biography shelf.com: Short Biography of Harvey Milk
The life of politician and gay rights leader, Harvey Milk is discussed in this brief biography of his life and untimely murder.
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Bleacher Report: Fred Hoiberg Is the Hottest Basketball Coach in America
January 2014 article about Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State University's men's basketball coach. This article discusses his career to date at Iowa State but looks at his background, both as a player and as a member of the community as well.
A&E Television
History.com: When the Young Lords Put Garbage on Display to Demand Change
In 1969, a group of Puerto Rican youth in East Harlem leveraged a garbage problem to demand reform. In 1969, a group of New York City youth known as the Young Lords demanded change in the way the largest city in the United States handled...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Tom Bradley
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Tom Bradley, an American politician, the first African American mayor of a predominantly white city, who served an unprecedented five terms as mayor of Los Angeles (1973-93).
EL Education
El Education: Portraits of Rochester
Students interview local people including people from local organizations, a city planner, the county clerk, and the mayor. They also researched local history and combined their information to create newspaper with original illustrations.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Maynard Jackson
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).
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Andrew Young
A brief biographical sketch of Andrew Young, an American politician, civil rights leader, and clergyman who served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1973-77) and later was mayor of Atlanta (1982-90).
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Sir Francis Drake
A biography of Sir Francis Drake, England's explorer who was the second to circumnavigate the globe and was the mayor of Plymouth, England.
Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain
Si spain.org: Composition of the Government: April 2000
Offers the names of people who held specific offices within the Spanish government as of April 2000. Links to qualifications and accomplishments of the politicians (descriptions in Spanish). Homepage offers other languages.
Victorian Web
The Victorian Web: Works of Thomas Hardy
The Victorian Web provides the online text to some of Thomas Hardy's short stories and poems. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: An Enemy of the People
Henry Ibsen's play An Enemy of the People is analysed in detail in this excellent site that looks at the characters and themes in the play>
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Hud Kids: Field Trip to City Hall
This trip to City Hall reviews important concepts about state and local governments. A series of doors are provided as a starting point for the tour. Each door provides valuable information about city hall.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fernando Wood
Fernando Wood (June 14, 1812 - February 14, 1881) is famous for being one of the most colorful mayors in the history of New York. He was chairman of the chief young men's political organization in 1839 and was a member of the Tammany...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Seth Low
Seth Low (January 18, 1850 - September 17, 1916), born in Brooklyn, New York, was an American educator and political figure who served as mayor of Brooklyn, as President of Columbia University, as diplomatic representative of the United...
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Unesco: Argentina: Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
The ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes in Brazil, and those of San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Senora de Loreto and Santa Maria la Mayor in Argentina, lie at the heart of a tropical forest. They are the impressive remains of five...
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A View on Cities: Madrid: Statue of Philips Iii
Statue of Philips III, Plaza Mayor (Madrid)
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Eternal Egypt: Block Statue of Montuemhat
Montuemhat was the Fourth Prophet of Amun and Mayor of Thebes.
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Eternal Egypt: Sandals of Mesehti
Two sandal soles were found among the funerary equipment of Mesehti, Mayor of Asiut. They were included so that he could stand upright and move about in the netherworld.
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Eternal Egypt: Block Statue of Be Se en Mut
This statue depicts Be-se-en-mut who was a priest of the god Montu, Mayor of Thebes and judge of the city of Thebes. He is squatting on a round cushion and his body is completely covered by a cloak.
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Eternal Egypt: Shawabti of Ptahmose
A remarkable statuette, made out of faience, depicts a Shawabti of Ptahmose, who was the vizier, the mayor, and the high priest of Amun at Thebes. Faience is a glazed, highly colored and decorated earthenware.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Maine: Neal Dow House
Home of Portland mayor and 1880 Prohibition Party candidate for U.S. president Neal S. Dow.
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Damaged House Flying the American Flag in New Orleans
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. Article is from May, 2006.
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Bbc: Police Told to Clear New Orleans
As New Orleans remains underwater, fears of pollution, health hazards, and safety moves Mayor Ray Nagin to order a mandatory evacuation of the city. Photos accompany the September, 2005, article.