World War II

Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein

Who was Albert Einstein?

Among the most profound modern thinkers, and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, Albert Einstein changed the way scientists view our universe.

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Maestro Arturo Toscanini
Maestro Arturo Toscanini

Who was Arturo Toscanini?

Arturo Toscanini is considered one of the greatest conductors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nelson A. Rockefeller

Nelson A. Rockefeller: A Titan of Twentieth-Century American Politics

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, born in 1908, was not only a scion of one of America’s wealthiest families but also a pivotal figure in the political landscape of mid-20th century America.

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The hammer and sickle was symbol of the Communist Party
The hammer and sickle was symbol of the Communist Party

Who was Joseph Stalin?

Stalin rose to power after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union, and became the undisputed leader of the Communist Party and the Soviet state.

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President Dwight Eisenhower
President Dwight Eisenhower

Who was Dwight Eisenhower?

The 34th President of the U.S. navigated some of the most challenging events in American history. His proven leadership and decision making created a legacy of nearly universally admired.

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A caricature of an Asian man wearing traditional North Korean military style jacket.
A caricature of an Asian man wearing traditional North Korean military style jacket.

A Brief History of North Korea

North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), has a complex and unique history characterized by its isolation and strong central governance.

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President Richard Nixon sits in his White House office after delivering the nationwide address in Washington, May 8, 1972.
President Richard Nixon sits in his White House office after delivering the nationwide address in Washington, May 8, 1972.

Who was Richard Nixon?

Richard Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. He is perhaps best known for being the only U.S. president to resign from office, which he did in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

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Joe DiMaggio baseball card
Joe DiMaggio baseball card

Who was Joe DiMaggio?

Joe DiMaggio was an iconic Major League Baseball player known for his achievements as a center fielder for the New York Yankees.

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Album cover from South Pacific
Album cover from South Pacific

South Pacific, a Rogers and Hammerstein musical

“South Pacific” is one of the most celebrated musicals in American theater, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

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Doris Day in 1958
Doris Day in 1958

Who was Doris Day?

Doris Day was a prominent American actor, singer, and animal welfare activist.

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US Sen. Harry S Truman in his Senate office
US Sen. Harry S Truman in his Senate office

Who was Harry Truman?

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States

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