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Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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National Portrait Gallery: A Brush With History: Mark Twain
This portrait of Mark Twain painted by John White Alexander is accompanied by information about the artist himself.
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Ibiblio: Web Museum: Vincent Van Gogh, Self Portraits
Displays a representative collection of self-portraits by van Gogh for the purposes of comparing and contrasting. Includes a short note on van Gogh's unique and intense style. Excellent site for exploring the changes in van Gogh's...
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National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Marian Anderson
A brief, but powerful, biography of Marian Anderson, who broke racial barriers with her beautiful voice. See a portrait of her depicting her concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
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National Portrait Gallery: Thomas Paine: The Radical Founding Father
Learn about Thomas Paine through text that accompanies selections from an exhibition of portraits of Paine and artifacts from his writings
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National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Patricia R. Nixon
A portrait of Patricia Nixon and a discussion of her role as political wife.
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National Portrait Gallery: Le Tumulte Noir: Paul Colin's Jazz Age Portfolio
The spirit of Jazz Age Paris, as captured by French poster artist Paul Colin. Includes portraits of Josephine Baker and of other musicians and dancers of the time who were the undisputed stars of Parisian theater.
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Death on a Painted Lake: The Tom Thomson Tragedy Portraits
A fascinating look at some of the people who played important roles in Tom Thomson's life. Includes biographies a number of people connected with Thomson.
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National Portrait Gallery: One Life: Walt Whitman, a Kosmos
This multimedia site offers readings of Whitman's poetry, an introduction, a gallery of images and works through the years of his career, and a reflection of Whitman's significance.
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National Portrait Gallery: Mathew Brady's Portraits: Martin Van Buren
Short biographical note about Martin van Buren, illustrated with a portrait photograph (circa 1856) taken by Mathew Brady, celebrated portrait and Civil War photographer.
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National Portrait Gallery: Face to Face: Rosa Parks
This site shares an sculpture of Rosa Parks in her famous stand in Montgomery in a work by Marshall Lumbaugh.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Lillian Russell
This poster of Lillian Russell, star of light opera, was produced by the Strobridge Lithography Company. Find out how it was produced and why the artistic choices were made in designing it.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Pvt. Joe Louis Says
View a poster from the U.S. Office of Facts and Figures of boxer Joe Louis urging African-Americans to do their part for the war. The text explains the impact of the design of the poster and Louis' part in World War II.
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Portrait of Black Chicago: John H. White
From June through October 1973 and briefly during the spring of 1974, John H. White worked for the federal government photographing Chicago, especially the city`s African American community. His photographs portray the difficult...
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Mc Clung Museum: Maya: Portraits of a People
Gives a short but concise summary of the Mayan civilization along with a timeline and pictures. Can serve as a good introduction to the Mayans. Map of the region is also available.
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National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Sandra Day O'connor
A brief biography of the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor.
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National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower
A brief summary of Dwight D. Eisenhower's road to the presidency. Includes historical perspective on his performance.
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Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Poster as Portraiture: Goldwater for President
View Senator Barry Goldwater's presidential election poster and read the text that explains the poster.
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Nat'l Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Bring the Troops Home
Annotated example of a poster produced by anti-Vietnam War activists serves as a useful resource for analyzing poster art as a form of protest.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Chaplin as Count
Poster of Charlie Chaplin used for advertising his films. Read the text about Chaplin's influence on film and entertainment.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: Lance
This 2002 poster commemorates Lance Armstrong's fourth Tour de France win. Click on "Text" to read a little about Lance Armstrong and how the poster was made.
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National Portrait Gallery: Ballyhoo! Posters as Portraiture: We Are Still Here
This poster of Leonard Crow Dog is an example of posters used as symbols of protest in the 1960s and 1970s. Read about how the poster was made and why.
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National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: Edith Wharton
Information about American novelist Edith Wharton, accompanied by a photograph taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
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National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: Daniel Chester French
This site provides information about the sculptor Daniel Chester French. He is famous for his sculpture of President Lincoln created as a part of the Lincoln Memorial. The picture is provided by a photograph taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
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