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About Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was born Isabella Baumfree, and was born into slavery in New York in 1797. Her original name was after her father’s owner, Mr. Baumfree. During her early life Truth was sold several times. She eventually married a fellow slave named Thomas, who worked for the Dumont family. Together Truth and Thomas had five [...]

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Ten Facts About Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks was born February 4, 1913, died October 24, 2005. Her full name is Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. She is famous today for her civil rights activism, but mostly for being the black woman who refused to give up her seat on a city bus. 1. The famous bus ride In Montgomery, Alabama, on [...]

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Ten Facts About Paul Revere

Paul Revere was a silversmith in the time of the American Revolution, and is well remembered for his patriotic actions and involvement in the American Revolution. 1. The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Probably what most people know him for, the famous “Midnight Ride” of Paul Revere, occurred on the night of April 18 or [...]

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Ten Facts About the Parthenon

The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC by the Athenian Acropolis. It is a temple to the Greek goddess Athena. The Parthenon is currently undergoing a restoration and reconstruction process. Today the Parthenon is recognized as one of the worlds most treasured cultural monuments. 1. Symbol of ancient Greece and of Athenian democracy [...]

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Ten Facts About the Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase was one of the most important land acquisitions ever to be made by the United States and many say that it was what really qualified the U.S. as a preeminent world power and rival of Europe. 1. What it was? The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of land by the United States [...]

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About Juan Ponce de Leon

Juan Ponce de Leon was the first European to explore what is now the state of Florida. He was searching for the Fountain of Youth when he happened upon the now state in the United States of America. 1. Shipmate of Christopher Columbus After sailing with Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New [...]

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Ten Facts About John Adams

John Adams was the second president of the United States and was one of the most influential presidents. He was involved with the drafting of the Constitution and played a very important role in the formation of the United States. 1. Vice President elected John Adams was the vice president to George Washington and was [...]

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Top Ten Facts About the Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was a proclamation made by President Abraham Lincoln first in 1862 and then added on to in 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation has two different parts, both of which will be explained in the notes that follow. There have been many other movements, rights granted and even an amendment that came about as [...]

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About Cleopatra

Cleopatra was a Hellenistic ruler of Egypt. Her rise to power began as she co-ruled Egypt with her Father. She would later also share power with her brothers and husbands before she became the sole ruler of Ancient Egypt. 1. She was the last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt Cleopatra was the last Pharaoh of Ancient [...]

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Vincent Van Gogh Posters

A selection of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous paintings, for perusing or purchasing, in cooperation with AllPosters.com.

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