Biographies G through L
Read the biographies of those individuals with last names G-L that have shaped America's history.
Henry George
This political economist's book Progress & Poverty made him one of the nation's most famous men in the 1880's. A simply excellent bio written by his grandaughter, the famed Agnes George de Mille.
This political economist's book Progress & Poverty made him one of the nation's most famous men in the 1880's. A simply excellent bio written by his grandaughter, the famed Agnes George de Mille.
Stephen Girard
This little-known story of the man who bankrolled the War of 1812 more than any other; when our treasury ran out of money in early 1813. From the U.S. History.org site.
This little-known story of the man who bankrolled the War of 1812 more than any other; when our treasury ran out of money in early 1813. From the U.S. History.org site.
Emma Goldman
A major figure in the history of American radicalism and feminism, Goldman was an anarchist, as well as an early advocate of free speech, birth control, women's equality, and union organization. From SunSITE's "Emma Goldman Papers Project".
A major figure in the history of American radicalism and feminism, Goldman was an anarchist, as well as an early advocate of free speech, birth control, women's equality, and union organization. From SunSITE's "Emma Goldman Papers Project".
Rose O'Neal Greenhow
From the Greenhow Collection at Duke University, the collection is mostly correspondence with Rose Greenhow related to her activities spying on behalf of the Confederate States of America. Also includes a nice little biography.
From the Greenhow Collection at Duke University, the collection is mostly correspondence with Rose Greenhow related to her activities spying on behalf of the Confederate States of America. Also includes a nice little biography.
Alexander Hamilton
This brief, biographical sketch of Alexander Hamilton provides a quick reference for the significant aspects of his life. Find further information to aid in researching this man who many say saved the United States from financial ruin.
This brief, biographical sketch of Alexander Hamilton provides a quick reference for the significant aspects of his life. Find further information to aid in researching this man who many say saved the United States from financial ruin.
W.C. Handy
From the Allmusic guide site. This great composer of such tunes as St. Louis Blues, Beale Street Blues, and others, Handy wrote or arranged more than 150 tunes that are now considered foundations of pure American music.
From the Allmusic guide site. This great composer of such tunes as St. Louis Blues, Beale Street Blues, and others, Handy wrote or arranged more than 150 tunes that are now considered foundations of pure American music.
William Randolph Hearst
That larget than life character upon whom Citizen Kane was based on, and the Spanish-American war was fought for. from the famed zpub site.
That larget than life character upon whom Citizen Kane was based on, and the Spanish-American war was fought for. from the famed zpub site.
Alfred Hitchcock
A third and quite extensive revision of Brad Lang's Alfred Hitchcock tribute in honor of The Master's 100th birthday, for Brad's Classic Films site.
A third and quite extensive revision of Brad Lang's Alfred Hitchcock tribute in honor of The Master's 100th birthday, for Brad's Classic Films site.
John Bell Hood
In spite of General Robert E. Lee's objections and Braxton Bragg's less than flowing praise, Davis promoted Hood to Commander of the Army of the Tennessee on July 17, 1864. He attacked at Ezra Church, Lickskillet, Peachtree Creek, Legett's Mill, and Utoy Creek; losing every battle and a third of his men.
In spite of General Robert E. Lee's objections and Braxton Bragg's less than flowing praise, Davis promoted Hood to Commander of the Army of the Tennessee on July 17, 1864. He attacked at Ezra Church, Lickskillet, Peachtree Creek, Legett's Mill, and Utoy Creek; losing every battle and a third of his men.
Julia Ward Howe
Although she is primarily known for writing Battle Hymn of the Republic, Julia Ward Howe also worked for peace and woman suffrage. From Joan Johnson Lewis and her great Woman's History site.
Although she is primarily known for writing Battle Hymn of the Republic, Julia Ward Howe also worked for peace and woman suffrage. From Joan Johnson Lewis and her great Woman's History site.
Kamehameha The Great
A fine bio from John Fischer's Hawaii/South Pacific site from About.com of the great Warrior and King who united and reigned over the unified island Kingdom of Hawaii.
A fine bio from John Fischer's Hawaii/South Pacific site from About.com of the great Warrior and King who united and reigned over the unified island Kingdom of Hawaii.
General James Longstreet
"Old Pete" was one of the greatest generals this nation has ever seen. This section of the "Northern Georgia " site is full of informative text and fine photos.
"Old Pete" was one of the greatest generals this nation has ever seen. This section of the "Northern Georgia " site is full of informative text and fine photos.