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Colonial Hall: Biographies of America's Founding Fathers 
Biographical sketches of America's founding fathers taken from Lives of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence , by the Rev. Charles A. Goodrich. Published in 1829. and The United States Manual of Biography and History, by James V. Marshall. Published by James B. Smith & Co., in Philadelphia in the year 1856 .
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The Adams Papers
This site from the Massachusetts Historical Society includes biographical information, a timeline of famous Adams including John and Abigail Adams and primary source materials including correspondence between John and Abigail Adams.
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John Adams
This site from the Miller Center for Public Affairs provides detailed background information on Adams and includes images, links, interactive timelines, and articles.
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Ethan Allen Homestead
You'll find biographical information here about the leader of the Green Mountain boys.
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Benedict Arnold
Learn more about this patriot turned traitor at this companion site to the A&E movie. The site features an interactive timeline with key events and clips from the movie.
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Benedict Arnold
Brief biography of Arnold and copies of some of his letters.
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George Rogers Clark
Brief biography of the Kentucky frontiersman who captured British posts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia on the Mississippi River and Vincennes on the Wabash River.
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Margaret Cochran Corbin
Brief biography of Corbin who fought alongside her husband in the American Revolutionary War and was the first woman to receive pension from the United States government as a disabled soldier.
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Margaret Cochran Corbin
Brief biography of Corbin from the Outlaw Women web site.
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John Dickinson
Biography of delegate to the Continental Congress and Governor of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
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John Dickinson
Brief biography of Dickinson.
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Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History
Extensive biographical information organized by year that was used as research notes for a book on Franklin by Dr. J. A. Leo Lemay of the University of Delaware who has published a number of books on Franklin.
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The Electric Franklin
You'll find a wealth of information about Franklin at this site from US History.org including the complete version of Franklin's autobiography; a timeline of his life; a video interview with Ralph Archbold, Philadelphia's premiere Ben Franklin portrayer; panoramas of Independence Hall; famous sayings of Franklin's; and lots more.
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Ben Franklin
This companion site to the History Channel series Ben Franklin includes biographical information; an interactive timeline of his life; an image galley; and a collection of Ben Franklin Games.
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 Benjamin Franklin
This companion site to the PBS series Benjamin Franklin includes biographical information; a timeline of his life; and interactive feature including: a virtue quiz base don Franklin's 13 virtues; and a look at some of the things we take for granted today that were Franklin's ideas,
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Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
The site from the Franklin Institute covers the life and times of Benjamin Franklin and includes a Quicktime movie, resource materials, enrichment activities, and a brief glossary.
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Nathanael Greene
You'll find detailed information about the life and times of this Rhode Island General.
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Nathanael Greene
Biography of Greene.
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Nathan Hale
Biography of Hale who was hanged as a spy by the British when he was only 21 years old.
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Alexander Hamilton
Extensive biography of Hamilton.
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Alexander Hamilton on the Web
Directory of over 200 online resources on Hamilton including images, biographies, and primary sources..
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The Rise and Fall of Alexander Hamilton
Biography of Hamilton.
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The Duel
This site, a companion to the PBS series The American Experieince episode, includes a timeline of events leading up to the duel between Hamilton and Burr, an examiniation of the Burr Conspiracy, biographies of key people and events of the period, a look at the history of dueling in America, an examination of Hamiltons role in the framing of the Constitution, and includes the 25 rules that make up the "Code Duello."
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John Hancock
Biography of Hancock.
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John Hancock
Biography of Hancock.
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John Hancock
Biography of Hancock written for kids.
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Patrick Henry
Biography of Patrick Henry from Colonial Williamsburg. Site include a dramatic reading of his Give Me Liberty speech.
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The Thomas Jefferson Papers, 1606-1827
This collection of documents at the Library of Congress contains correspondence, official statements and addresses, records of early Virginia laws and history, and other writings on political, legal, educational, and scientific matters.
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Jefferson Digital Archive
This collection from the University of Virginia includes biographical information, primary source documents, a Jeffersonian Cyclopedia of quotations with 9000 entries covering Jefferson's views on a wide-variety of topics.
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Thomas Jefferson
This site from the Miller Center for Public Affairs provides detailed background information on Jefferson and includes images, links, interactive timelines, and articles.
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Thomas Jefferson Papers: An Electronic Archive
This site presents full-color images and some transcriptions of manuscripts selected from the Coolidge Collection of Thomas Jefferson Manuscripts at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Works include: Thomas Jefferson's Farm Book and Garden Book (his personal records relating to his farm holdings and gardens), and a handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, and Jefferson's architectural drawings and sketches.
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Monticello
Learn about what a day in the life of Jefferson would be like, learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, check out a timeline of Jefferson's life, take a virtual reality tour of the rooms and grounds at Monticello, or Ask Thomas Jefferson a question!
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Thomas Jefferson
The online exhibit from the Library of Congress examines the life and times of Thomas Jefferson and includes primary source materials.
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Thomas Jefferson
This companion site to the Ken Burns documentary includes primary source documents, program transcripts, and classroom resources.
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Thomas Jefferson
This site from the C-Span series American Presidents provides biographical information, an online video, and additional resources.
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Thomas Jefferson
This site for kids from the Library of Congress includes biographical information and stories about his life.
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Thomas Jefferson
This site from Enchanted Learning includes biographical information and quizzes.
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Thomas Jefferson
Biography of the President from the White House.
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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
Collection of primary source documents from the Avalon Project at Yale Law School.
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The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
This collection of primary source documents from Princeton includes a rough draft of the Declaration of Independence and the test of two letters written by Jefferson.
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John Paul Jones
Detailed biographical information about this naval war hero.
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Life of John Paul Jones
Biography of Jones from the John Paul Jones Cottage Museum in Scotland
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John Paul Jones
Biography of Jones from the Naval Historical Center.
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John Paul Jones
Biography of Jones from the U.S. Navy.
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John Paul Jones
Biography of Jones and details on his time in Portsmouth, NH from SeaCoastNH. Includes a chronology of his life.
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Jack Jouett
Biography of the Revolutionary War's other "Paul Revere" who rode to warn Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and others gathered at the Cuckoo Tavern about the approach of the "White Coats."
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The Dolly Madision Project
This site from the University of Virginia is devoted to the life, letters, and legacy of Dolley Payne Todd Madison, wife of James Madison and the most important First Lady of the 19th Century.
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James Madison
This site from the Miller Center for Public Affairs provides detailed background information on Madison and includes images, links, interactive timelines, and articles.
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The James Madison Center
This site from James Madison University provides detailed background information on Madison as well as information about the Revolutionary period.
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George Mason
A look at the life and times of George Mason, Virginia patriot and author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
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Thomas Paine
Brief biography.
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Thomas Paine
Brief biography from the BBC.
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Molly Pitcher
Animated movie on the role Molly Pitcher played during the war.
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Molly Pitcher
Brief biography of Mary Hays McCauly, better known as Molly Pitcher.
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Casimir Pulaski
Brief biography of Polish Count who served on Washington's staff and was Brigadier General of the U.S. Calvary.
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Casimir Pulaski
Brief biography of Pulaski.
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Paul Revere House
You'll find biographical information, an account of his midnight ride, a look at his silver shop and his work as a silversmith, and special section for kids and teachers.
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Paul Revere
Animate movie looking at Paul Revere's famous ride.
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Paul Revere's Other Ride
Before Paul Revere made his famous ride, he made another ride to warn New Hampshire patriots about a possible British landing. .
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Midnight Rider: A Paul Revere Virtual Museum
This site for students features detailed information on the life and times of Paul Revere and include lots of activities. Topics covered include music of the period, colonial Boston, and the myth and the truth about Revere's famous ride.
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Betsy Ross House
Biography of Betsy Ross.
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Betsy Ross
A look at Betsy Ross and the story of her sewing the American flag.
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Peter Salem
Biography of the black Revolutionary War soldier.
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Peter Salem
Brief biography.
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Peter Salem
Brief biography.
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Deborah Sampson
Brief biography of this woman who impersonated a man and enlisted in the Fourth Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army.
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Deborah Sampson
Brief biography from Encyclopedia Britannica.
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Deborah Sampson
Brief biography from the Canton Historical Society.
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Deborah Sampson
Brief biography written for kids.
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Mount Vernon
Learn more about George Washington and his home. You will find detailed biographical information, a timeline of his life, or you can take a quiz. You will also find lesson plans and activities. Before you leave, take an online virtual tour of Mount Vernon.
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George Washington: A National Treasure
Gilbert Stuart's portrait is the inspiration for this site from the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. You can learn more about the portrait and George Washington, read articles and play games based on the life and leadership qualities of George Washington.
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George Washington
This site from the Miller Center for Public Affairs provides detailed background information on Washington and includes images, links, interactive timelines, and articles.
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Rediscovering George Washington
This companion site to the PBS program features biographical information, a timeline of Washington's life, lesson plans, and readings of some of Washington's letters and speeches by Charlton Heston.
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George Washington
This site from the C-Span series American Presidents provides biographical information, an online video, and additional resources.
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George Washington
This site for kids from the Library of Congress includes biographical information and stories about his life.
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George Washington
This site from Enchanted Learning includes biographical information, printouts, and quizzes.
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George Washington
Biography of the President from the White House.
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The George Washington Papers, 1741-1799
This collection of documents at the Library of Congress contains correspondence, letterbooks, commonplace books, diaries, journals, financial account books, military records, reports, and notes accumulated by Washington from 1741 through 1799.
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The Papers of George Washington
This site from the university of Virginia contains biographical information on George Washington as well as primary sources documents including correspondence, journal entries, and speeches. You will also find maps and portraits of Washington.
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