Abstracts - faqs.org

Abstracts

General interest

Search abstracts:
Abstracts » General interest

Thomas Jefferson's Declaration

Article Abstract:

Thomas Jefferson was an architect, a scientist, a member of Congress, and the third president of the US, but perhaps his greatest achievement was writing the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration, which was written when Jefferson was 33, was a statement of independence from England.

Author: Fleming, Thomas (American writer)
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
Authorship, Jefferson, Thomas, Ex-presidents, United States. Declaration of Independence (Declaration)

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Disaster!

Article Abstract:

Natural disasters have struck in almost every area of the world at various times in history, but in each case people have managed to survive through the power of the human spirit. Examples of heroes and survivers of some of the greatest natural disasters in history are presented.

Author: Fleming, Thomas (American writer)
Publisher: Boy Scouts of America, Inc.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1996
Case studies, Natural disasters, Disaster victims

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Stefania's choice

Article Abstract:

Stefania Podogorska was a Polish teenager who helped hide 13 Jewish fugitives from the Nazis during World War II. Her courage and heroism were admirable considering she would have been executed if she were caught.

Author: Fleming, Thomas (American writer)
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1996
Behavior, Personalities, Heroes, World War II, 1939-1945, Podgorska, Stefania

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA

Similar abstracts:
  • Abstracts: Trapped under a train. Magic in a storm. Trapped by a killer fire storm
  • Abstracts: 85 years of Scouts in Action. Animals in action. Two-fisted action makes stunt fliers soar above the rest
  • Abstracts: Golf war syndrome: how playing 18 holes endangers the earth. Miniature golf
  • Abstracts: Making a contribution: America depends on nonprofit groups. The United States of North America: increasing economic unity calls for a new form of continental government
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.
Some parts © 2025 Advameg, Inc.