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Louis Armstrong: A Musical Genius
Louis Armstrong: A Musical Genius Louis Armstrong, who was born in New Orleans in 1901, was an amazing trumpet player, a terrific composer, and an all-around entertainer. He didn't just play the trumpet, he also put on a show for his audience. People loved to watch...
Jackie Robinson Was a Hero in More Ways Than One
Jackie Robinson Was a Hero in More Ways Than One... Jackie Robinson's family had little money, but they understood the value of education. In high school, Jackie became a star athlete in several sports. He earned a scholarship to the University of California,...
Irving Berlin: The Man Who Wrote “God Bless America”
Irving Berlin: The Man Who Wrote "God Bless America" ... Believe it or not, the man who wrote the song God Bless America was born in Russia! That's right, Irving Berlin, one of America's greatest songwriters, didn't move to America until he was five years old....
Harper Lee Was Surprised by Her Success
Harper Lee Was Surprised by Her Success! Most authors write several books before they become famous, but Not Harper Lee. Her very first book, called To Kill a Mockingbird, sold so many copies -- and the book made Miss Lee so famous -- that she never had to write...
Hoover Dam: Lots of Concrete, Lots of Water, and Lots of Electricity
The Hoover Dam: Lots of Concrete, Lots of Water, and Lots of Electricity On the border between the states of Nevada and Arizona is a huge dam that blocks the Colorado river and holds back water that fills an enormous lake. It's an giant block of concrete...
Wilma Rudolph: She Didn’t Let Trouble Slow Her Down
Wilma Rudolph Didn't Let Trouble Slow Her Down! As a young girl, Wilma Rudolph became very sick with a disease called polio. For a while, Wilma couldn’t get out of bed. Then, she had to wear a brace on her leg to help her walk. Every week, Wilma’s mother took her to...
Amelia Earhart: A Famous Flyer
Amelia Earhart: A Famous Flyer Who's Still Famous... Amelia Earhart was a famous pilot who set many records for long-distant flights. In 1932, she became famous as the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean by herself (flying by oneself is called flying...
The Empire State Building: A Very Famous Skyscraper
The Empire State Building: A Very Famous Skyscraper... The Empire State Building, which is located in New York City, is a very famous skyscraper. When it was completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world. And it remained the tallest building until...
Henry Ford: He Built Cars and He Built a Company
Henry Ford: He Built Cars, and He Built a Car Company... Henry Ford grew up on a farm, but he didn't want to be a farmer. Instead, he liked building things, so, when he was 16 years old, he left the farm and moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he began work as an...
Fred Rogers: A TV Star with a Very Big Heart
Mr. Rogers: A TV Star with a Very Big Heart... He was not only the star of his own kid-friendly TV show (which was called Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood); he was also a song-writer, a puppeteer, and an ordained Presbyterian minister. His television show, which was...