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Thomas Jefferson’s Accomplishments as President
Born in Virginia on April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson was a prominent Founding Father of the … Thomas Jefferson’s Accomplishments as PresidentRead more
A Look Into The Declaration of Independence
Great Britain had been at war with the colonies for over a year in June/July, 1776 … A Look Into The Declaration of IndependenceRead more
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the Beloved Prussian Queen
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Who Was Computer Programmer Grace Hopper?
Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was a United States Navy rear admiral and a computer scientist who … Who Was Computer Programmer Grace Hopper?Read more
The Successful Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker
Madam C.J. Walker, “the world’s most successful female entrepreneur of her time,”, was an African American … The Successful Entrepreneur Madam C.J. WalkerRead more
Founding Father John Jay
Founding Father John Jay was a patriot and diplomat along with one of the signers of … Founding Father John JayRead more
Women’s Rights Advocate Bella Abzug
Bella Abzug, or “Battling Bella” as she was called, was a lawyer, social activist, leader of … Women’s Rights Advocate Bella AbzugRead more
Charles R. Drew, the Surgeon Instrumental in Creating Blood Banks during World War II
Dr. Charles Richard Drew was a physician, surgeon, and medical researcher. Drew specifically researched blood transfusions … Charles R. Drew, the Surgeon Instrumental in Creating Blood Banks during World War IIRead more