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It would be impossible to list ALL of the Famous Historical People! Instead, I have compiled a list of resources that will assist you in finding biographies about famous Historical People.
HistoryBuff: Search for resources and information about the American Revolution
Biographical Dictionary: A one-stop web site for brief biographical information; the Biographical Dictionaryis an excellent and fast source of information; it covers"more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient to modern times"
Amazing Americans: Discover the inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is today. Biographies of Famous Historical Americans: Alphabetical List and COMPLETE biographies Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: SEARCHABLE by keyword Famous people: The online database which chronicles the lives of people throughout the world. The list includes historical figures, celebrities, and thosse individuals who have influenced the lives of others. History and Politics Outloud: A SEARCHABLE archive of speeches given by famous Americans HyperHistory: An historical encyclopedia which includes historical people from 1000 B.C. to the present, and historical events - SEARCHABLE by keyword Life's Top 100 People: The top 100 people who shaped the last 1000 years - SEARCHABLE by keyword Time 100: The Most Important People of the 20th Century: Photographs, biographies, sound Who's Who in American History: 102 biographies sorted by names, historical era, or occupations: photographs throughout the site World Praesidents: A database of US Presidents and World Leaders. Includes brief facts about each President and World Leader: Country, Full Name, Birth Date, Birth Place, Death Date, Terms, Education, and Preceded by, Succeeded by, Political Party, Other Political Titles
African Americans in History: Some photographs, facts and information The African-American Journey: This site from PBS recognized the accomplishments of African Americans. Browse by category or search for a specific person. African American Odyssey: A major black history exhibition that has been been put together by the Llibrary of Congress. There are collections of rare books, maps, manuscripts, plays African-American Women: Photographs, biographies, facts, information African American History & Culture at the Library of Congress: An exhibit which covers four areas: Colonization, Abolition,Migrations, and the WPA Afro-American Biographies: Biographies of notable African Americans Afro-American History: Civil Rights and Politics, Society, and Culture, Creative Arts; links to facts and information Black History: Facts and Information about great African Americans Faces of Science: African Americans in Science: African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering; biographical information; photographs - Alphabetical listings by scientific field Famous African American Scientists: Celebrates African-Americans in the sciences as well as providing interactive activities for students. - Alphabetical listings Prominent African-Americans: A wealth of information about distinguished African-Americans of the past and present
History:Famous Historical People: Biographies of famous people in history
American Women in History: A treasure trove of resources from The Library of Congress on the history and culture of American women Famous Women in History: Photographs, biographical information - listed in alphabetical order American Women in Uniform: A salute to the brave women who have chosen to serve their country in the: Revolutionary War, Civil War, War of 1812, Spanish American War, World War I Women, World War II, Post WEII and Korean, Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm, Somalia, Bosnia and MORE Civil War Women: Online Archival Exhibit from Duke University Distinguished Women of the Past and Present: A Biographical Dictionary - SEARCHABLE by keyword First Ladies of the United States: Photographs, facts, information First Ladies Llibrary Home Page: A library site devoted to their lives and legacies, with photos and text 4000 Years of Women in Science: Women's contributioins to the Sciences from ancient through today; includes more than 125 women with biographies, photograhs, and references as well as an interactive quiz and a JAVA enhanced crossword puzzle National First Ladies' Library Home Page National Museum of Women's History: Exhibit on woman suffrage National Women's Hall of Fame: Numerous biographies of the world's most famous women; photographs
Notable Women Ancestors: Learn more about famous--and no so famous--women from history; find out about witches, queens, Native Americans, authors, pioneers, and many other; this site offers many links to other women's istory web pages Women's Biography Links: Provides the user with links to information about thousands of women who have been or are pressently mathematicians, computer scientists, artists, authors, inventors, and historical figures by connecting Women in American History: A site from Britannica which highlights important females throughout American History Women's History: Describes the role of women throughout American history; articles on women in the workplace, medicine, business, and education Women in World History: Large amounts of information about diverse groups of women including rulers and female heroes Women of NASA: Profiles of each NASA female pioneer Women on the Mayflower: Concise summary of the women on the Mayflower - their lives, families, and places on the vessel itsself and in Puritan Massachusetts Women's History: Collectiion with links to some exhibits of prominent American women Women's
History: Links
to sites about women in history
Great Speeches Collection: Great Historical Speeches by famous people Great American Speeches: From PBS: a collection of great American speeches given over the past 80 years; plus an interactive part that allows you to see how you stack up against America's famous speech writers
Find A Grave: Find A Grave is a resource for finding the final resting places of notable people;Search by name, location or claim to fame; thousands of pictures of notable graves
U.S. Senate: Senators: Information on each U.S. Senator; Photographs
American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword Famous Historical Speeches: Sound clips of famous speeches made by famous Americans throughout history History Buff: Resources about America's history - SEARCHABLE by keyword Liberty Online: Historical People and their words, historical documents, historical geography, battle maps, links to other map sites Smithsonian
National Museum of American History:
Complete archived collections.
1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword American Memory Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Historical collections of photographs, documents, motiion pictures, and sound recordings about American culture and history - SEARCHABLE by keyword Biographies of Famous People Both Past and Present: - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE Lives: The Biography Resource: The largest guide to biography sites on the Web Who2: Find
famous people biographies fast! This site also lists links to more
information about each person - SEARCHABLE by
keyword
The American Experience / Wayback: Monthly online magazine aimed at middle school students which highlights historical events, topics, and persons in American history with articles, photographs, factoids and more.
The History Channel: Each month the History Channel takes new explorations into the past and puts them on display for you, utilizing state-of-the-art interactive technology; listen to speeches drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the Twentieth Century. The History Channel Time Machine brings you to a different speech every day; trivia quiz; fact of the day; games
...many of the Americans who have made America great will always be remembered in the books of history? ...Crispus Attucks, an African American and famous historical American, was the first American to die during the Boston Massacre? ...Clara Barton, a famous historical American, founded the American Red Cross? ...Alexander Graham Bell, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, invented the telephone? ...Luther Burbanks, a famous historical American, created many new kinds of plants: trees, flowers, fruits, and vegetables? ...George Washington Carver, a famous historical American, helped farmers by finding over 300 uses for peanuts? ...Frederick Douglas, a famous historical American, was a slave who taught himself to read and write? After becoming a free man, he spoke and wrote articles about how all men should be free and equal? ...Thomas Alva Edison, a famous historical American, invented the electric light, the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the electric motor, and thousands of other things? ...Robert Fulton, a famous historical American, invented the steamship? ...Benjamin Franklin, a famous historical American, discovered electricity? ...Ulysses S. Grant, a Civil War general and a famous historical American, led the North to victory during the Civil War? He fought against another famous Civil War general, Robert E. Lee. ...Alexander Hamilton, a famous historical American, became the first Secretary of the Treasury? He helped a young America develop a stable economy. ...Thomas Jefferson, a famous historical American, was the author of the Declaration of Independence? ...Cyrus Hall McCormick, a famous historical American, invented the first reaping machine for farmers to harvest wheat? ...Samuel Morse, a famous historical American, invented the telegraph? ...Molly Pitcher, a famous historical American, brought water to Revolutionary soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778, which happened during the Revolutionary War? When her husband was killed, she actually fought in the battle. ...Harriet Beecher Stowe, a famous historical American, wrote a book, Uncle Tom's Cabin , which showed that slavery was wrong? ...Harriet Tubman, an African American, and a famous historical American, was a leader of the underground railroad which helped slaves escape to freedom? ...Wilbur and Orville Wright, famous historical Americans, created the first airplane and took their first historical flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina? quiz; fact of the day; games Index/School Subjects/Search Engines /Dear Kid Info, |
