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King Richard III Found and Busted
February 5, 2013 by Eudie PakPost a commentIt's official: Scientists have discovered the bones of King Richard III of England, and this new bust (above) is what he looked like. Impressed?
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Richard III
Political Leader, King / 1452 - 1485
Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
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Remembering Rosa Parks on Her 100th Birthday
February 3, 2013 by Kim Gilmore“We received a call upon arrival the bus driver said he had a colored female sitting in the white section of the bus, and would not move back.” These words, from...
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Rosa Parks
Civil Rights Activist / 1913 - 2005
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation.
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George Washington Presidential Anniversary: Unanimous Victory
February 4, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers...
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George Washington
General, U.S. President / 1732 - 1799
George Washington was a leader of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and was the first to become U.S. president.
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Does Eleanor Roosevelt Look Like Roland Orzabal?
January 29, 2013 by Thad MorganOne would think that as a woman who empowered women as first lady during her husband's presidency, Eleanor Roosevelt would have had an easy childhood. However, those...
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Diplomat, U.S. First Lady / 1884 - 1962
The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the first lady through her active participation in American politics.
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Rosa Parks Honored in Quotes
February 4, 2013 by Eudie PakToday marks Rosa Parks' 100th birthday, and although she may not be here to celebrate this milestone, countless people all over the country are honoring her for...
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Rosa Parks
Civil Rights Activist / 1913 - 2005
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks refused to surrender her bus seat to a white passenger, spurring the Montgomery boycott and other efforts to end segregation.
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 21, 2013 by Thad MorganAlthough his birthday has already passed, today is the day that we, as a nation, reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all that he stood for. Prior...
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Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights Activist, Minister / 1929 - 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968.
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Leo Tolstoy
Author / 1828 - 1910
Russian author Leo Tolstoy wrote the acclaimed novels War and Peace, Anna Karenina and The Death of Ivan Ilyich, and still ranks among the world's top writers.
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Abraham Lincoln
Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1809 - 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.

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