Primary sources of famous people in American history

Primary sources help chronicle the life of American navel hero John Paul Jones.

Primary sources, historical photographs, and easy-to-follow text provide a brief introduction to the life and accomplishments of Paul Revere.

Introduces the life of Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams, who was much more independent than many women of her time, running a farm in her husband's absence and speaking and writing about women's rights.

A biography of the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States, George Washington.

Photographs and text provide a biography of one of the most famous outlaws in American history--Jesse James.

A biography of the Civil War general known for his part in the disastrous battle at the Little Big Horn in 1876.

A biography of Cochise, the Chiricahua chief who led his people in battle for many years, trying to preserve their independence.

A biography of the pioneer woman who as a child was captured and raised by the Comanche Indians.

Introduces the life of Betsy Ross, an American patriot during the Revolutionary War who reportedly sewed the first American flag. Presented in English and Spanish.

A biography of the Sioux chief who worked to maintain the rights of Native American people and who led the defeat of General Custer at the Little Big Horn in 1876. Presented in English and Spanish.