Princess Diana was known to many around the world for her generous gift of time to the everyday person. Read a short summary of her charitable work here.
Tag Archives: Historic Figures
Philip Freneau
Philip Freneau is known as the poet of the American Revolution, having written poems and other works about that time in American history. Learn more about this prolific writer in this biography.
Illegal Immigration Solutions – Pros and Cons: Historical Timeline
This timeline is organized into six time periods, each of which has excerpts and images from primary and secondary sources. Scan the entire timeline or choose to focus on one or two time periods for a more in-depth look at the history of immigration in the U.S.
The Fight for Women’s Suffrage
The fight for women’s suffrage did not begin or end when the Civil War was over. Explore the complete history of the fight for women’s right to vote, and browse photo galleries and videos about the soldiers in the fight.
Final Confederate statue coming down in New Orleans
In May 2017, New Orleans took down a statue of General Robert E. Lee that had stood for 133 years. Read to learn more about the city government’s reasons for removing the statue and the public disagreement about the decision.
Emily Dickinson’s Letters
Dickinson’s mentor Thomas Wentworth Higginson shares his impressions of her along with several of her letters to him.
Fannie Lou Hamer
Read about the struggles and achievements of a Civil Rights icon.
Paul Revere: Fast Facts
Learn more about the life and accomplishments of a famed patriot.
Muhammad Ali’s Legacy: Boxing Legend, Proud Muslim, Champion of Civil Rights
Read how Muhammad Ali, one of the United States’ most prominent sports figures, influenced the Civil Rights Era in the fight for equality.
Dispatches from the Jungle: The Writers Who Reformed America
Learn about five muckracking journalists who affected social change around the turn of the twentieth century.
Slave Rebellions: A Timeline
How did enslaved people fight against their condition? This timeline gives information about the major escape operations and rebellions from slavery that occurred in the Western Hemisphere.
On the Bard’s birthday, is Shakespeare still relevant?
How can Shakespeare still be relevant in the age of the smartphone? Alexandra Petri takes a light-hearted view in this opinion piece.
John F. Kennedy: The Space Program
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This site highlights major achievements in President Kennedy’s expansion of the space program. Learn more about the “space race” between the United States and the Soviet Union, as well as access historic speeches online.
The True Story of Pocahontas
Historian Camilla Townsend dispels some of the myths about Pocahontas.
Abigail Smith Adams
In this biography of Abigail Adams, you’ll learn how she helped shape the role of First Lady of the United States.
‘Emancipating Lincoln’: A Pragmatic Proclamation
Read or listen to this account of Abraham Lincoln’s mindset leading up to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. View the artwork depicting the event at the bottom of article.
Archaeologists Unearth Pendant That May Be Linked To Anne Frank
Earlier this year, archaeologists found a pendant at the site of the concentration camp in Sobibor, Poland. This article explains how the pendant is related to the story of Anne Frank.
New photo shows ‘beautiful, resilient’ Harriet Tubman
A recently discovered photograph shows Harriet Tubman as a young woman. Click on this link to learn about the historical significance of the photo.
Why Washington Relinquished His Power, and Why He Returned
Shakespeare’s Macbeth wanted to rule so badly that he was willing to kill for the crown. Read about how one of our greatest leaders took the opposite approach to power.
William Carlos Williams
Read this biography of poet William Carlos Williams. Click “read this poet’s poems” to explore his work.