| Famous
American |
Birthday
& Brief Bio |
Links |
| George
Washington |
George
Washington was the first person elected to the office of President of
the United States. He led the newly formed Continental Army
against the Army of the British and won.
Birthday: April 30, 1789.
|
Biography
of George Washington (White House):
In-depth biography of our first President. The
Life of George Washington (Archiving Early America):
An enormously in-depth look at the life and legacy of George Washington. The
Papers of George Washington (Univ. of VA):
A site where you can view the many writings of this great president. George
Washington (Internet Public Library):
Information, Facts and Links relating to George Washington. |
| Abraham
Lincoln |
Born to a poor
frontier family, he grew to become the sixteenth President of the United
States. He was the Commander-in-Chief of the Union Army during the
Civil War. He also fought and succeeded for freeing the slaves in
the South.
Birthday: February 12, 1809.
|
Biography
of Abraham Lincoln (White House): In-depth biography of our 16th
President. Abraham
Lincoln Papers (Library of Congress): A look at the documents of Abe
Lincoln. Abraham
Lincoln Research Site (same): Links and information on Lincoln. Abraham
Lincoln (History Place): A timeline of Lincoln's life with other
information and links. |
| Thomas
Jefferson |
A native
Virginian who became the third President of the U.S. in 1801. He
was also the drafter of the Declaration of Independence.
Birthday: April 13, 1743.
|
Biography
of Thomas Jefferson (White House): In-depth biography of our Third
President. |
| Benjamin
Franklin |
Benjamin was a
brilliant inventor and statesman. He published influential
newspapers, started the first fire department, developed how to harness
electricity, invented the bifocal and many other items. He was a
representative to the Constitutional Convention. And Much More.
Birthday: October 6, 1723. |
The
Electric Ben Franklin (USHistory.org): Information about this famous
American |
| U.S.
Presidents (General) |
|
The
Presidents of the U.S. (White House): A site with in-depth
information about each of our past presidents. U.S.
Presidents: United in Service (White House Kids): A fun site for
kids about the present and past Presidents of the U.S. |
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- George Washington related Books, Movies or
Travel
- Abraham Lincoln related Books, Movies or
Travel
- Thomas Jefferson related Books, Movies or
Travel
- Benjamin Franklin related Books, Movies or
Travel
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