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Dag Hammarskjold, the peacemaker

1974
A brief biography of the Swedish diplomat who became Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1953 and held that post until his death in 1961.

Walt Disney, an American original

1974
A brief biography of the well-known producer of animated cartoons who became world-famous as creator of Mickey Mouse and Disneyland.

Pablo Picasso

master of modern art
1974
A brief biography of one of the major artists of the twentieth century considered the "father and master of modern art.".

Coretta King, a woman of peace

1974
A brief biography of the wife of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rose Kennedy

an energizing spirit
1975
A brief biography of the woman who throughout her life was connected with politics as the daughter of the Mayor of Boston, the wife of the United States Ambassador to England, and the mother of politically active sons and daughters.

Walter Cronkite

this is Walter Cronkite
1975
A brief biography of a CBS newsman, anchorman for television's longest-running news show.

The two worlds of Beatrix Potter

1974
A brief biography of the creator of "Peter Rabbit" and many other books whose characters became world famous.

Bob Hope

master of entertainment
1974
A brief biography of the entertainer and comedian emphasizing the events of his more than forty-year career in show business.

Mark Twain; in his footsteps

1974
A brief biography of the well-known nineteenth-century author of "Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn.".
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