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.
If James Joyce loved his town Dublin so much, why did he leave?
James Meredith wants to become the first African-American to enroll at Ole Miss, but segregationists have other ideas. Thus begins a battle between ci...
Japanese interrogators - like James Sasaki - followed specific guidelines for questioning Allied aviators. This political cartoon depicts such an inte...
Jefferson Davis - President of The Confederate States of America - first took office as a provisional leader. He was elected to the position on Novemb...
This image depicts a request from President Jefferson for westward exploration.
"Race," a film about Jesse Owens, highlights the events of 1936. One of the world's greatest-ever athletes tells us what it was like to represent his ...
WARNING: THIS IMAGE CONTAINS VERY DISTURBING PICTURES OF THE REMAINS OF EMMETT TILL.
As huge crowds gathered at the U.S. Capitol, and throughout the Mall, John F. Kennedy delivered his famous inaugural address. It was the beginning of ...
Jimmy Harrell was the Offshore Information Manager (OIM) on Deepwater Horizon. He had command of the oil rig while it was connected to the wellhead.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is one of the most-popular films to watch during the holidays. Who was James Maitland Stewart (1908-1997), its star? Known the...
J.M. Barrie often traveled with the Llewelyn-Davies boys after their parents died.
J.M. Barrie never really got over the sadness he felt when several of the Llewelyn-Davies boys endured more tragedies in their lives.
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