Profiles in History

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Daniel Boone

Myths abound about Daniel Boone, the frontiersman who ventured into the wilds of Kentucky in 1769 and forged his name in the annals of American history.

first appeared: 1/27/2008

Finding the Real John Henry

by Alanna Nash

John Henry, the mighty railroad worker with a sledgehammer who beat a steam-powered drill in a spike-driving contest, long has been a celebrated folk hero.

first appeared: 8/26/2007

Grandmother to the Nation

by Jack Kelly

first appeared: 6/25/2006

In Search of the Real Buffalo Bill

by Alanna Nash

first appeared: 2/26/2006

Lincoln: The Political Genius, more ...

by Candace Floyd

first appeared: 1/8/2006

Lincoln: The Political Genius

by Candace Floyd

first appeared: 1/8/2006

Another Campaign for Matt Urban

by Candace Floyd

first appeared: 10/9/2005

Revisiting Roosevelt's Four Freedoms

by Candace Floyd

first appeared: 5/8/2005

Demystifying George Washington

by Beverly Keel

first appeared: 2/20/2005

Ben Franklin's Lasting Legacy

by Beverly Keel

first appeared: 11/28/2004

The Patriots

Our freedom came at a great cost to some signers of the declaration

first appeared: 7/1/2001

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