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Douglas MacArthur

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Jackie Robinson

Ronald Reagan

Offers a brief overview of the life of President Ronald Reagan, discussing his childhood, work as a Hollywood actor, years as President, impact on world events, and other related topics.
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George H.W. Bush

A biography of George Herbert Walker Bush, discussing his childhood and education in Connecticut, his military service, his marriage and children, move to Texas, work as an oilman, and service as president of the United States.
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Juliette Low

Chronicles the life of Girl Scout founder Juliette Low, discussing her childhood, schooling, personal challenges, desire to help young girls feel accepted and important, and other related topics.
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Thomas Jefferson

An introduction to the life of Thomas Jefferson, discussing his roles as drafter of the Declaration of Independence, ambassador to France, secretary of state, vice president, and president of the United States of America.
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Marian Anderson

Profiles the life of African-American contralto Marian Anderson, discussing her childhood, early love of music, study under Giuseppe Boghetti, and success in Europe and the United States.
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Andrew Jackson

Introduces the life of the "people's president, " who spent his childhood on the frontier, his youth as a military hero, and his adulthood as a lawyer, judge, and politician.
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Eleanor Roosevelt

A biography of first lady and social reformer Eleanor Roosevelt, discussing her involvement in politics, the fight for women's rights, and the pursuit of world peace.
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