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The man who gave us Yellowstone

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Thomas Moran could be responsible for the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Moran's 7 x 12 foot oil painting, which is displayed in the Capitol, captured the awe-inspiring beauty of the place and helped convince Congress to declare the place a national park.

Author: Yudell, Cliff
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
Works, Painters, Painters (Artists), Moran, Thomas (American novelist)

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Advantage: courage

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Monica Seles' physical recovery from an insane man's attempt to murder her in 1993 was easy compared to overcoming the psychological scars. Seles' fight to overcome her fear and depression and her eventual return to professional tennis are narrated.

Author: Seles, Monica, Richardson, Nancy Ann
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1996
Personal narratives, Victims of crimes, Crime victims, Women tennis players

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The man who gave us courage

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Ambassador Smith Hempstone helped defend Kenyan human rights through active diplomacy. Hempstone was among those who rallied for Kenya's democratic reform against the rule of Pres Daniel arap Moi.

Author: Ibert, Deborah
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
Social aspects, Social policy, Kenya, Ambassadors, Hempstone, Smith

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