Profiles Index

John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Here is a profile of John Marshall, the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court responsible for deciding numerous key cases. Learn more about John Marshall with this profile.

Marbury v. Madison
Marbury vs Madison was a historic case that established the precedent of Judicial Review.

John Adams - 2nd President of the United States
Learn more about the 2nd president of the United States, John Adams. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.

Today in American History - January 5
Learn what happened today - January 5th - in American History.

Bull Moose Party
The Bull Moose Party was a political party created by Theodore Roosevelt when he was denied the Republican Party's nomination for president in 1912. Learn more about this party through this profile.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the main figures in the Civil Rights Movement. He was born in 1929 and eventually led and influenced millions through his espousal of non-violent protest against segregation and racial discrimination. King was assassinated in 1968. Learn more about this enigmatic and amazing person through this biography.

Invention of the Steam Engine
James Watt invented the first reliable steam engine in 1775. Learn more about his invention and the importance of the steam engine in the industrial revolution.

Today in American History - September 20
Learn what happened today - September 20th - in American History.

Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was truly a courageous woman who helped free countless slaves through the Underground Railroad.

Samuel de Champlain
Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer who founded Quebec City. Learn more about this famous explorer with this profile.

Chester A Arthur - Twenty-first President of the United States
Learn more about the 21st president of the United States, Chester A Arthur. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.

Benjamin Butler - Civil War General and Politician
Here is a biography on the life of Benjamin Franklin Bulter. It was created using the educational biographical framework.

Cynthia Ann Parker - Pioneer of the West
Here is a biographical sketch of Cynthia Ann Parker, pioneer of the Old West.

Battle of Chaffin’s Farm
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Chaffin’s Farm? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Battle of Prairie D’Ane
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Prairie D’Ane? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Battle of Drewry’s Bluff
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Battle of Proctor’s Creek
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Proctor’s Creek? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Today in American History
Learn what happened today - November 25th - in American History.

William McKinley - Twenty-Fifth President of the United States
Learn more about the 25th president of the United States, William McKinley. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.

Battle of Wauhatchie
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Wauhatchie? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Warren G. Harding - Twenty-Ninth President of the United States
Learn more about the 29th president of the United States, Warren G. Harding. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.

Calvin Coolidge - Thirtieth President of the United States
Learn more about the 30th president of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. This biography describes his early childhood through his career before the presidency to his time as president and his retirement.

Massachusetts Colony
Learn more about the Massachusetts colony.

Battle of Stones River
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Stones River? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.

Battle of Rappahannock Station II
Want the fast facts about the Battle of Rappahannock Station II ? Learn about the battle, its outcome, and its significance.