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  • March 23, 2023

    Susan B. Anthony

    Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a leading figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the United States and played a pivotal role in securing women’s right to vote.

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  • March 20, 2023

    Robert Moses, The Man Who Built New York City

    Robert Moses was an American urban planner and public official who worked in the New York City area from the 1920s to the 1970s. He is known for his influential role in shaping the region’s infrastructure and public works projects, including parks, highways, and public housing. His legacy is controversial due to accusations of racism, elitism, and a lack of concern for the needs of minority communities.

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  • March 13, 2023

    Francisco Franco: Dictator of Spain

    Francisco Franco was a Spanish military leader and politician who ruled Spain as a dictator from 1939 until his death in 1975. He led a Nationalist rebellion against the democratically-elected government during the Spanish Civil War and implemented a regime characterized by authoritarianism, repression, and censorship. His legacy remains controversial in Spain today.

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  • March 10, 2023

    Teddy Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt: 26th President of the United States (1901-1909), conservationist, trust buster, Rough Rider, and advocate for the “Square Deal.”

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  • March 8, 2023

    Harry S. Truman

    Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. He is known for his leadership during World War II and the Cold War.

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  • March 6, 2023

    Robert F. Kennedy

    Robert F. Kennedy was a prominent American politician and attorney, serving as U.S. Attorney General and later as a Senator until his assassination in 1968.

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  • February 27, 2023

    Isaac Newton

    Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who made foundational contributions to science and math. He is best known for his laws of motion, universal gravitation, and calculus.

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