Biographies S through Z
The people who shaped the history of the United States. This page focuses on individuals with last names starting with S through Z.
Sequoyah
From the Tsalagi (Cherokee), this brilliant man is the only person to have invented an entire alphabet from scratch. He made his Nation literate.
From the Tsalagi (Cherokee), this brilliant man is the only person to have invented an entire alphabet from scratch. He made his Nation literate.
Alan Shepard
Here is a look at America's first man in space. Shepard overcame odds to achieve this amazing feat and much more.
Here is a look at America's first man in space. Shepard overcame odds to achieve this amazing feat and much more.
William Tecumseh Sherman
Long hated by the people of northwest Georgia for his actions during the Atlanta Campaign, this biography by Wayne Bengston retells his trials and tribulations.
Long hated by the people of northwest Georgia for his actions during the Atlanta Campaign, this biography by Wayne Bengston retells his trials and tribulations.
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was a leader of one wing of the American woman suffrage movement. From Jone Johnson's wonderful Women's History site.
Lucy Stone was a leader of one wing of the American woman suffrage movement. From Jone Johnson's wonderful Women's History site.
Harriet Tubman
Born a slave, once she was free she wanted to help others find freedom. She made at least fifteen trips to the south and led at least 200 people to freedom. These overnight stops came to be known as the Underground Railroad.
Born a slave, once she was free she wanted to help others find freedom. She made at least fifteen trips to the south and led at least 200 people to freedom. These overnight stops came to be known as the Underground Railroad.
Ethel Waters
One of the great entertainers in both music and movies, Waters was a great influence on other singers. From African-American History guide Jessica McElrath.
One of the great entertainers in both music and movies, Waters was a great influence on other singers. From African-American History guide Jessica McElrath.
Roger Williams
Roger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island. Learn more about Roger Williams in this biographical sketch.
Roger Williams was the founder of Rhode Island. Learn more about Roger Williams in this biographical sketch.
The Wright Brothers
A good bio (with images) from the Henry Ford Museum. This site tells the story of the two brothers who put America in the air.
A good bio (with images) from the Henry Ford Museum. This site tells the story of the two brothers who put America in the air.
Tatanka Yotanka (Sitting Bull)
Better known as "Sitting Bull", this leader of the Lakota tribes was perhaps the most renowned chief in history.
Better known as "Sitting Bull", this leader of the Lakota tribes was perhaps the most renowned chief in history.