We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Raoul Lufbery ("Luf") is the first ace of the Lafayette Escadrille and honored in America's National Aviation Hall of Fame for his bravery in combat.
Americans land near (LZ X-Ray) the mountains, but are unsure where PAVN are located; US troops are understrength and unarmed helicopters are at risk.
Roosevelt orders MacArthur to Australia before the Japanese take over the Philippines.
Madiba, as Mandela is affectionately called, forms a close friendship with Pienaar which lasts until Mandela's death.
Irish raiders kidnap Maewyn Succat, St. Patricks birth name, when he is 16; he spends 6 years as a slave.
Passengers and provisions carried by the Titanic as she leaves for New York.
Apartheid, a system ofracial segregation in South Africa, ensures blacks cannot vote or travel freely in their own country.
Mandela believes thatarmed resistance-including violence- is the only way to endthe problems caused by apartheid.
In 1994, Mandela becomes South Africa's first black president through a democratic vote.
Marcus Aurelius becomes the Emperor of Rome in 161.
Margaret plans a career in politics after college, and marries Denis Thatcher.
Margaret Mitchell created Scarlett O'Hara, a flirting Southern belle with lots of suitors. In real life, Mitchell was also a flirt with many suitors.
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