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Cameron, Simon

(Encyclopedia) Cameron, SimonCameron, Simonkămˈərən [key], 1799–1889, American politician and financier, b. Lancaster co., Pa. From humble beginnings he rose to be a newspaper publisher and with…

Biographies of the Presidents

  Read bios on all of the U.S. presidents from George Washington to Ulysses S. Grant to Joe Biden. George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe…

The Presidential Gallery

An illustrated guide to the presidents of the United States [ Go to the First Ladies Gallery or the Presidential Factfile! ] Barack Obama2009–Present George W. Bush2001–2009…

The Lincoln Memorial Quiz

Welcome to the Lincoln Memorial Quiz! If you've ever visited Washington D.C., chances are you've seen this iconic landmark honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. But how…

John C. Fremont

John C. Fremont was one of most famous explorers of the American West and a towering figure in the history of California's 19th-century gold rush. John Fremont was among the second rank of explorers…

Gettysburg: Virtual Tour

Here's a walk-through of the Battle at Gettysburg by Jennie Wood Related Links Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in the Civil War…

The Importance of Juneteenth

On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger led a band of troops to Galveston, Texas, to proclaim slavery abolished. It had been two months since the surrender of Robert E. Lee and the…

Video Archive

KIDSPIRATION VIDEOS A variety of interesting subjects—kids interviewing professional experts about their unique jobs!     ANIMAL SENSES   Bear and Chipmunk: Hibernation Bulldog…

Thomas “Boston” Corbett

Name at birth: Thomas CorbettBoston Corbett was a sergeant in the 16th New York Cavalry when Abraham Lincoln was shot on 14 April 1865. Corbett was part of the army squad assigned to pursue and…