Thurgood Marshall: hero for all Americans

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Former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall used his knowledge of the Constitution to promote the rights of African-Americans. Marshall, who died of heart failure in 1993, was instrumental in forcing Southern states to allow blacks to vote and law schools to accept black students.

Appreciation, African Americans, Civil rights, Marshall, Thurgood

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Reggie Jackson: Mr. October

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Baseball player Reggie Jackson was a talented outfielder, but it was his batting performances and home runs that made him a star and earned him a place in the Hall of Fame. His .357 batting average in World Series games gave him the nickname 'Mr October.'

Evaluation, Personalities, Oakland Athletics, Baseball players, Jackson, Reggie

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Who was that heroic man?

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A.P. Hill was one of the best combat generals in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. He fought in many of the famous battles in the war, including the Battle of Antietam Creek, and was killed by a Union soldier in 1865.

Generals, United States history, Hill, A.P.

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