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The Age of Abolitionism
Notable Figures in Abolitionism Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders Religious Leaders Scientists…abolitionists
(Encyclopedia) abolitionists, in U.S. history, particularly in the three decades before the Civil War, members of the movement that agitated for the compulsory emancipation of the slaves.…Morse, Samuel Finley Breese
(Encyclopedia) Morse, Samuel Finley Breese, 1791–1872, American inventor and artist, b. Charlestown, Mass., grad. Yale, 1810. He studied painting in England under Washington Allston and achieved some…poster
(Encyclopedia) poster, placard designed to be posted in some public place for purposes of commercial announcement or propaganda. Advertising makes wide use of posters, as do charitable and political…Black Scientists and Inventors
Notable African-American Scientists and Inventors Benjamin Banneker Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights Leaders…1999 George Foster Peabody Awards
Lost & Found Sound:National Public Radio and The Kitchen Sisters, Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva, with Jay AllisonThe Mississippi: River of Song:Smithsonian Productions; presented on Public…continent
(Encyclopedia) continent, largest unit of landmasses on the earth. The continents include Eurasia (conventionally regarded as two continents, Europe and Asia), Africa, North America, South America,…Classical Mythology: A Family Reunion
A Family ReunionClassical MythologyThe Model Hero: PerseusA Face Only a Mother Could LoveHomeward BoundA Family Reunion Upon his return to the island of Seriphus, Perseus found his mother taking…1,500-Meter Run
1896 Edwin Flack, Australia 4:33.20 1900 Charles Bennett, Great Britain 4:06.00 1904…Sid Raymond 2006 Deaths
Sid RaymondAge: 97 character and voice actor best known as the voice of cartoon duck Baby Huey and cartoon mouse Katnip. He appeared in innumerable radio and television shows, movies, and…Trending
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