Biographies

American Women in Uniform: History of women in military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, & extensive information for military women, past and present.
Biography: A&E’s online supplement to its documentary series. Has searchable database of famous names, plus “biobytes,” one minute clips for web-watchers.
Biography Center: Searchable index site for biographies with links for thousands of people. Also in French, German and Spanish.
Colonial Hall: Learn about the people who created and signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and US Constitution.
Congressional Biographical Dictionary: Search for information on members of the US Congress from 1774 to present day by entering a name, position or state.
Distinguished Women: Comprehensive index of women, living and dead, who have contributed to our culture and society. With biographies and photos.
Meet Amazing Americans: Discover the inventors, politicians, performers, activists, and other everyday people who made this country what it is today.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame: Read biographies of famous American women, plus a look at the origins of the women’s movement. Nominate a woman for the Wall of Fame.
Netserf: People: Biographies of people from Medieval times.