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Extensive article on the revolution and counter-revolution in France.
Bibliographical pathfinder for the general reader with an interest in Canada's military heritage. From the National Library of Canada.
Dedicated to the history of Scotland's famous Black Watch regiment. Includes casualty rolls, descriptions of battles, badges and uniforms.
The story of the Rhodesian counter-insurgency force.
Historical overview of what is known about Ashoka and a translation of his edicts.
A short biography.
A sound clip of a paranormal voice purported to be of Mahatma Gandhi as recorded with British medium Leslie Flint
Short biography of the military leader. From the 11th edition (1911).
Article on German heads of government, includes a comprehensive historical list.
Timeline annotated with notes, photographs and links.
Library of Congress exhibition.
Truth-o-meter fact-checking of statements by the former First Lady. A project of the Tampa Bay Times.
Two-part article on the unlikely friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother by author Will Swift.
An in-depth look at Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the 20th century's most influential--and admired--women.
Homepage of the Eleanor Roosevelt and Human Rights Project at the George Washington University.
Education-oriented website focused on the letters that the First Lady received from children during the Depression. Includes letters, articles and essays, and lesson plans.
Biographical sketch of Mrs. Harry S Truman provided by the Truman Library.
Search for a family name or enter your own into the database. Future plans include digitizing immigration records of the 17 million people who entered America through New York Harbor and Ellis Island from 1892 to 1924.
Information archive of Eugene V. Debs writings, speeches, letters, with photographs, sounds and film.
Information on how to order Michael Harrington's best known work.
Author Damaraj outlines an argument for King's sainthood.
Siena College lecture series honoring the civil rights leader. Information about past lecturers, and participating schools, teachers, and students.
Biography, historical context of the civil rights movement, excerpts from King's speeches and writings, excerpts from contemporary news accounts, and an excerpt from an FBI memo about MLK.
Includes a biography, chronology, articles by and about Muir, resources for teachers and students, and related information. From the Sierra Club, of which he was a founder.
Rockefeller's obituary from the New York Times, 1937.
Review of Ben-Hur.
Short biographical essay and portrait of the statesman, lawyer, and orator.
Essay provides a brief look at the circumstances and events that molded the president's character.
Profile of the 41st President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches.
Large collection of famous quotes and sayings.
Brief official biography of the 43rd President of the United States (2001-2009).
Describes the Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP) for Habitat for Humanity. The 2002 JCWP in Africa is the largest home-building effort in the history of the 18-year-old event.
Profile of the 22nd President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches.
In 1993, Time magazine reviewed Clinton's first months as President and asked, "Is Clinton up to the job?"
List of Clinton's TV and film appearances, with short biography and trivia.
Collected news highlights of Clinton's presidency includes a 2004 interview with Clinton with audio excerpts from the interview and from his autobiography.
[Requires Subscription] The complete electronic edition of all 21 volumes.
Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes gallery and quotations.
A collection of quotations from General Ulysses S. Grant
Biography of Warren Harding by Joe Mitchell Chapple published in 1920 and reproduced online.
Collection of pictures, quotes and facts about JFK, Jackie and other members of the Kennedy family.
Extensive review of the public rhetoric of Kennedy on Vietnam concludes that he would have had an extremely difficult time withdrawing, given his public statements.
Profile of the 35th President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches.
Essay provides a brief look at the circumstances and events that molded the president's character.
Brief official biography of the 37th president.
Profile of the 37th President includes video and audio galleries along with his biography, a timeline and transcripts of major speeches.
Crowd-sourced encyclopedia article provides a personal and political profile of the former U.S. President.
July 2009 poll results including overview, charts, complete report, slideshow with commentary by Andrew Kohut, and searchable database.
Complete text of the speech delivered Friday, March 4, 1853, along with a brief look at the circumstances surrounding Pierce's inauguration.
Provides a biography of American President James Knox Polk. Includes his portrait and a list of places named after him.