People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
This article was published in the Omaha Bee on March 3, 1895 (following the sudden death of Frederick Douglass). It is entitled, "A Reminiscence...
The Library of Congress has many news articles about Frederick Douglass. This is one of them. Click on the image for a much-better view.
Benjamin Franklin writes an article for the January 1750 issue of "Gentlemens Magazine," published in London. It is the first-known publication discus...
News article online, courtesy Library of Congress. Click on the image for a better view.
News article, reporting the death of Frederick Douglass, is maintained by the Library of Congress. Click on the image for a better view.
News article, regarding the death and funeral of Frederick Douglass, online courtesy Library of Congress. Click on the image for a better view.
News reports, like this one from "The National News," predicted the likely death of President Lincoln after he was shot at Ford's Theatre. This...
This image depicts John Newton's signature.
On the 28th of October, 1962, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sent President John F. Kennedy a letter which effectively ended the Cuban Missile Crisi...
On the 28th of October, 1962, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sent President John F. Kennedy a letter which effectively ended the Cuban Missile Crisi...
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's letter, dated the 28th of October, 1962, effectively ended the Cuban Missile Crisis. This image is the third...
This image is page four of Nikita Khrushchev's translated letter to John F. Kennedy, dated the 28th of October, 1962. The letter ended the Cuban...
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