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
Image of a pamphlet entitled Thoughts Upon Slavery, by John Wesley in 1778. Founder of the Methodist church, Wesley despised slavery, particular...
Soon after the death of his brother, Beethoven assumed custody of his nine-year-old nephew, Karl. He never had a good relationship with his sist...
This image depicts a page from the Grand Jugement against King Louix XVI of France. It is from the trial of the People of France versus Louis XV...
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952. Click on the image for a better view.
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952, page 2. Click on the image for a better view.
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952, page 3. Click on the image for a better view.
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952, page 4. Click on the image for a better view.
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952, page 5. Click on the image for a better view.
Page from President Truman's Diary - May 18, 1952, page 6. Note how the President signed this entry: "The C in C" (the commander-in-chief)...
This document (in rough-draft form) is part of a 45-page memo summarizing President Truman's discussions with his generals on the 18th of June, 1945.&...
This documents depicts U.S. President Truman's announcement regarding his decision to send American troops to Korea. Click on the image for a better ...
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