American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keys to Success
Examines the lives of famous people who have achieved their life's goals by highlighting seven core principles that helped them to succeed. These include passion, vision, preparation, courage, perseverance, integrity, and pursuit of an...
Smithsonian Institution
The National Portrait Gallery
This is a great website of portraits of famous people. Includes pictures, biographical information, and general information on artists' techniques. Includes a "Hall of Presidents" and portraits of various celebrities and artists...
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National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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National Park Service: Golden Gate National Recreational Area
Golden Gate National Recreational Area is rich in California historical landmarks, historical buildings, military defenses, wildlife, famous people, and so much more as offered by National Park Services.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Miller, Frederick (1824 1888)
A short biography of Frederick Miller, who founded Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery. The company survives today as the second largest brewery in the United States.
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Cemeteries: Juneau, Solomon Laurent
A short biography of Solomon Juneau, one of the founders of Milwaukee in the 1800s. He is buried in this cemetery.
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Famous People: James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.
This site has a photograph of former President Jimmy Carter along with a brief biography and summary of accomplishments.
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Famous people.com: George Herbert Walker Bush
Site includes biographical information on George Herbert Walker Bush.
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Antoine Dominique "Fats Domino"
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous People from Louisiana - Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino."
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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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Georgia Info: Famous Georgians
Whether it is for a school project or to curb curiosity, this is a comprehensive resource for famous folks from Georgia.
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German Culture: Famous Germans
Brief biographical profiles of famous Germans recognized worldwide in the arts, military, movies, politics, sciences, and sports.
University of Wisconsin
Univ. Of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Oscar Gustave Mayer
Oscar Gustave Mayer was the thiird Oscar Mayer in the family that owned the famous Oscar Mayer & Co. meat company. He revolutionized the meat industry with his innovations in how meat was packaged and sold.
Archives of Ontario
Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin Mc Curdy Collection
Alvin McCurdy was a carpenter from Essex County, Ontario; however, he is probably best known for his work as a historian, genealogist, and collector of black history material. McCurdy collected thousands of documents and photographs...
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Arthur Ashe: Biography
This official Arthur Ashe biography describes his life in detail, from his childhood in Virginia to his record-breaking career in tennis. Readers will also learn about his work as an activist and philanthropist, and his HIV positive...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Satchel Paige
The first African American to pitch in the major league, Satchel Paige led a full life of baseball. Satchel retired from the mound when he was sixty years old. Discover the successes and setbacks of this famed baseball player.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Encyclopedia: Wiley Post
Learn about the early life and aviation career of Wiley Post, who set a world record for flying around the planet.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Arthur Ashe
This brief biography of athlete Arthur Ashe describes his rise to fame in the world of sports, his work as an activist and his diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
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.
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Australian Travel and Culture Portal Online: Famous Australians
A look at famous Australians including actors, authors, artists, athletes, businessmen, politicians, singers, and Australian men & women of note.
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Emiliano Zapata: Father of the Zapatista Movement
An account of the life of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, part of an online project entitled, "The Zapatista Rebels in Mexico and the Electronic Revolution."
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Native Voices: Ghost Dance Songs
A Native American Paiute man known as Wovoka, after seeing a vision, started the Ghost Dance religion which had many songs to carry on its oral tradition. Click on the tab "Ghost Dance Songs Activities" to explore activities and photos.
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.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Henry "Hank" Aaron
The Encyclopedia of Alabama offers a brief biography of Alabama native Hank Aaron.
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