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  Alabama - Famous alabamians
Three Alabamians who served as associate justices of the US Supreme Court were John McKinley (b.Virginia, 1780–1852), John A. Campbell (b.Georgia, 1811–89), and Hugo L. Black (1886–1971).
Campbell resigned from the court in 1861, later becoming assistant secretary of war for the Confederacy; Black, a US senator from 1927 to 1937, served one of the longest terms (1937–71) in the history of the court and is regarded as one of its most eminent justices.
Famous musicians from Alabama include blues composer and performer W(illiam) C(hristopher) Handy (1873–1958), singer Nat "King" Cole (1917–65), and singer-songwriter Hank Williams (1923–53).
www.city-data.com /states/Alabama-Famous-alabamians.html   (644 words)

  
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The Famous 5 Foundation educates and inspires Canadians by celebrating women'sachievements, commemorating the Famous 5's courage, tenacity and conviction,.
Famous Links for Chemists (1995-2005) is an index of Chemistry resources on the WWW,this section covers biographies of chemists and scientists who made.
Famous You may vote for your favorites, andsee what the rest of the world thinks!.
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 Famous black Alabamians help change state's image - many famous blacks came from Alabama - Brief Article Jet - Find ...
Besides being famous Black men, they all come from the state of Alabama and have directly or indirectly helped to change the image of the Southern state.
The list of famous people who leave that state and go on to great things continues to grow as the state moves into the 21st Century, according to the Atlanta Journal.
Other famous folks from Alabama include: David Satcher, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; "Father of the Blues" W.C. Handy; the Rev. Joseph Lowery and Coretta Scott King, noted civil rights leaders; Legendary baseball players Satchel Paige and Hank Aaron; perhaps the greatest heavyweight champion, Joe Louis; and NBA superstar Charles Barkley.
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 ALEX - Alabama Learning Exchange
In this unit, students will work to create their choice of a presentation on an Alabama citizen who has made a difference in the state, as well as the nation.
After conducting research using the Alabama Virtual Library, students will create an individual PowerPoint presentation, newsletter or brochure, or web page presentation on a famous Alabamian to showcase the life, accomplishments, and an overall conclusion of how that person made a difference in the state of Alabama, as well as the country.
A listing of famous Alabamians and the accomplishment for which they are most famous.
alex.state.al.us /lesson_view.php?id=6266   (986 words)

  
 Sweet Home Alabama - Webwork   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The governor has granted land in front of the capitol building to honor a famous Alabamian.
He is torn between five Alabamians, and he is pleading with students across the state to help him with his agonizing decision.
Being the dedicated Alabamian you are, you feel that it is your civic duty to help the governor with this monumental task.
www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us /academy/4thgrade/ala/4jstudent.htm   (163 words)

  
 4th Grade-Jackson-MBCS Technology Academy Lesson Plans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
You will decide which Alabamian made the most important contributions to our state and write a letter to the governor persuading him to select your person.
The unit begins with a warm-up completion of a KWL chart about famous Alabamians.
Students will create a model of the famous Alabamian that they have chosen and write a persuasive letter to the governor in order to convince him to select their particular monument.
www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us /academy/4thgrade/ala/4jlesson.htm   (355 words)

  
 ALEX - Alabama Learning Exchange
Overview:In this lesson, students will recognize and examine the lives of Alabamians who have impacted the lives of others and the history of the state with their notable contributions during the first half and last half of the twentieth century.
Through this inquiry study, students will choose one of the famous Alabamians, research the person's contributions, write a short biographical summary, and as an extension, create a 3-D scan picture relating to the life and times of the individual.
Researching famous Alabamians and exploring the state's landmarks help students develop an appreciation for their state.
alex.state.al.us /plans2.php?std_id=39881   (1204 words)

  
 Auburn University News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Whether at work, home, lounging in the park or on the go, notable Alabamians understand that reading is an integral part to a happy life and are more than willing to promote its benefits to young people.
Through a generous grant from the Alabama Public Library Service, the Center for the Book began in 2004 to contact several famous Alabamians and persuade them to participate in a unique reading-promotion initiative.
More than 20,000 posters of these and other famous Alabamians will be printed in phase one of “Alabama Gets Caught Reading.” The posters will be distributed to every public and school library in the state, as well as to every independent bookstore.
www.ocm.auburn.edu /news_releases/getcaught.html   (337 words)

  
 Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although known as "The Cotton State", Alabama ranks between eight and ten in national cotton production, according to various reports [1][2], with Texas, Georgia and Mississippi comprising the top three.
Alabama's quarter depicting famous resident Helen Keller along with the longleaf pine branch and Magnolia blossoms from the 50 State Quarters program.
Alabama's industrial outputs include iron and steel products (including cast-iron and steel pipe); paper, lumber, and wood products; mining (mostly coal); plastic products; cars and trucks; and apparel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alabama   (1893 words)

  
 What's Going On?
Famous Alabamians (Ruben and Bo not yet added)
Birmingham's finest and most famous traditional barbecue stands in the South, Dreamland.
Late night eating (11th Avenue (near the UAB campus) has Als Deli and Grill and The Purple Onion, both of which are open 24 hours.
heisenberg.phy.uab.edu /REU_Upgrade/News/WhatsGoingON.htm   (152 words)

  
 Programs - Alabama Center for the Book Get Caught Reading
Get Caught Reading is a project focused on catching famous Alabamians reading their favorite books.
Whether they are at work, home, lounging in the park or on the go, notable Alabamians understand that reading is an integral part to a happy life and they are happy to promote its benefits to young people.
Each picture represents an Alabamian who is a treasure for students to learn from, for teachers to teach about, and for the public to admire.
www.alabamabookcenter.org /programs/get-caught-reading.html   (514 words)

  
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It is not uncommon for tribes to accept a name given them by a neighboring tribe.
She played a major role in focusing the world’s attention on the problems of the deaf.
There were also some famous athletes from Alabama: Joe Louis was a boxer.
www.schenectady.k12.ny.us /users/title3/50States/Alabama1.htm   (1212 words)

  
 Colbert County, Alabama
This state owned museum pays tribute to over 500 Famous Alabamians who have influenced the course of music history.
This museum honors all Alabamians in various styles of music - from rock, rhythm and blues, gospel, country and western, opera, classical to contemporary.
The cottage where Anne Sullivan taught young Helen, the separate kitchen quarters, and the famous water pump where Helen first spoke and understood are all a part of the tour of this famous historic home.
www.powpublishing.com /colbert.html   (1011 words)

  
 Alabama's Contribution to Professional Sports [Archive] - Sports Central Message Boards
One of the most famous Alabamians we can boast about was the late great track star Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
I guess the most famous is Hank Aaron of Mobile, Alabama, who played most of his career with the Milwukee Braves and the Atlanta Braves.
As for the NFL, I think one of the most famous football players from Alabama was quarterback Bart Starr, who played for the Green Bay Packers and legendary coach Vince Lombardi.
www.sports-central.org /community/boards/archive/index.php/t-10285.html   (2304 words)

  
 Jimmie Rodgers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Born in Geiger, Al.,in 1897, Rodgers joined the railroad at 14.
He recorded his first songs in 1927 in the famous Victor Talking Machine Company "Bristol Sessions."
The session led to more work with Victor which released his hits songs such as "T For Texas," "In The Jailhouse Now," and "Brakeman Blues." As a songwriter, Rodgers penned many hits with his sister Elsie McWilliams.
www.rockabillyhall.com /VIP.JimmyRodgers.html   (102 words)

  
 Famous People From Alabama
Once again, the ADAH has created a wonderful section describing famous Alabamians from all walks of life.
Read about some of the famous singers and musicians from Alabama by clicking on the links below.
Learn more about the famous people from Alabama with the help of Google.
www.classbrain.com /artstate/publish/printer_409.shtml   (196 words)

  
 Links to the 50 States and Territories
Information covering all aspects of the state of Alabama, including climate, government, historical facts, cities, counties, maps, colleges and universities, and biographies of famous Alabamians.
Information covering all aspects of the state of Alaska, including climate, government, historical facts, cities, counties, maps, colleges and universities, and biographies of famous Alaskans.
Information on state agencies, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, local, state and federal government, state career opportunities, business resources, employment, agriculture and industry resources, environmental sources, education, health and safety, travel and tourism.
www.davidson.edu /administrative/library/govdoc/gov-50stateslinks.htm   (4011 words)

  
 Shoes Spot Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
It was to be replaced early on in the Unix product cycle but wound up being kept due to a rapid influx of users.
"Make money fast" was a title of an electronically forwarded chain letter which became so famous that the term is now used to describe all sorts of chain letters forwarded over the Internet, by e-mail spam or Usenet newsgroups.
Movements that disapprove of zoning, such as New Urbanism, generally try to reconcile these competing demands through creative urban design solutions that hark back to 1920s and 1930s practices.
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 College of Liberal Arts News Center for the Arts and Humanities
From our notable natives to the rising stars who have chosen Alabama as a place to live and work, we have been honored by the people who have agreed to promote literacy in Alabama through this project, and we hope that you will be pleased by them as well.
Told through personal accounts and interviews with both the movement’s foot-soldiers and such icons as Rosa Parks and Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, the book covers the major events of the period, including the Montgomery bus boycott, the Freedom Rides, the Birmingham demonstrations, and the Selma to Montgomery march.
It also tells the less well-known stories of the hundreds of Alabamians who sacrificed and struggled to make civil rights for all Americans a reality.
www.cla.auburn.edu /news/cah.htm   (7595 words)

  
 BusterSoft's Alabama History Bookshelf
This exciting movie about the current Submarine USS Alabama, has little to do with the State of Alabama, or the Crimson Tide, but we Alabamians are proud of it and its crew, just as we are proud of the Battleship Alabama, below, and the (then) young men who fought and died aboard her during WWII:
This movie was made while America was still reeling from Japanese attacks at Pearl Harbor and the Phillipines...
This famous Movie is about a WWII Submarine mission in the "Bungo Straits":
www.bustersoft.com /bookshelf/history.htm   (3112 words)

  
 BPL Homework Help About Alabama
Learn about Alabama's symbols, governors, counties, capitols, and even famous Alabamians.
A very brief snapshot of history, economics, government, population, and famous natives sponsored by Infospace.com.
Find information on your representative or senator and learn about the legislative process.
www.bplcyberkid.org /Homework/Alabama.asp   (168 words)

  
 Alabama Internet Sites, Houston Cole Library, Jacksonville State University
The Hall of Fame honors these famous athletes in an outstanding array of artifacts that represents their moment of glory."
"To bestow honor and recognition upon living Alabamians for their outstanding accomplishments and services, the Alabama Academy of Honor was created by the State Legislature on October 29, 1965.
Each person elected to membership is a distinguished citizen of Alabama, chosen for accomplishment or service greatly benefitting or reflecting great credit on the State.
www.jsu.edu /depart/library/graphic/alabama.htm   (9524 words)

  
 alabama legal employment and helpful info today   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
You Annotated links to sites with information about the state of Alabama.
Famous Buildings and prior volumes of the Alabama Law Review.
Alabama Legal Forms State Litigation and Business Forms Annotated links to sites with information about the state of Alabama.
www.healthy-data.info /legal/alabama-legal-employment   (421 words)

  
 ALABAMA SCRAPBOOK OUTLINE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
  This might include George Wallace, Martin Luther King, Jr., etc.   You may add pictures, or newspaper articles, or letters you have written to current important Alabamians.
Write a 1 page report on a least 2 famous Alabamians such as Helen Keller, Jim Nabors, Hank Aaron, etc.   You may include drawing, pictures or any other information.
Choose 2 historical sites and write a brief report on each.
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