Meet the U.S. PresidentsEastside 4th Grade Classes

Mrs. Cappiello’s ClassMrs. Cowger’s Class

Mrs. Hessenthaler’s Class

George. Washingtonby. Lainee M. Sperry

Born Feb.22, 1732Age at inauguration 57December 14 1799 67

Tamara, Britton L. George washington. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

JOHN ADAMSby PAUL LOVERA

• He was born on 1735 at Braintree Ma

• He also helped write the declaration of Independence

• He was the first president to live in the

• white house• He helped make the Boston tea party• He died on 1826

Allison, Robert J. "JOhn Adams." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar003840&st=john+adams>.Elston, Heidi M. John Adams. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Thomas JeffersonBY:Dalton Brennan

• Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13,1743.

• He was 14 when his father died.

• In 1772 he married Martha Wayles Scelton.

• He was elected president in 1804.

Elston, Heidi. Thomas Jefferson. Adina, Mn.: Abdo, Print.

JAMES MADISONby: Tim Wentz

• Born-1751

• Died-1836

• President from 1809-1817

• Indiana became a state when James Madison was President.

Brugger, Robert J. "Madison, James." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar337320&st=james+madison>.Gunderson, Megan M. James Madison. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

James MonroeBy Jacob and Shawn

James Monroe 5th

President of the United States of America

• He died in 1831 July 4th

• He died when he was 73 years old

• He was born on April 28, 1758

• He had 3 children

Gunderson, Megan M. James Monroe. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Hickey, Donald R. "James Monroe." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar368600&st=james+monroe>.

John Quincy AdamsBy Owen Preston

Born in the year of 1767. Died in the year of 1848. His voice died when he

got excited. He spoke so well that he

was named : Old Man Eloquent.

He went to school in Paris.

Allison, Robert J. "Adams, John Quincy." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar003860&st=adams%2C+john+quincy>.Elston, Heidi M. John Quincy Adams. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

ANDREW JACKSON 7th PRESIDENT by Asher Croy

born in Waxhaw, SC, march 15 1767 Died June 8,1845 age 78 Jackson was slashed with a sword after refusing

to polish a British officers boots. He had a scare for the

rest of his life. Andrew Jackson served in the war of 1812 as a

general. Jackson was in several duels and was shot in one

of them.

Anderson, Dickson A. "Andrew Jackson." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar284140&st=andrew+jackson>.Gunderson, Megan M. Andrew Jackson. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

MARTIN VAN BURENby JESSE

Born 1782Died 1862 served during nation’sRan for president 3

times8th president

Curtis, James C. "Van Buren, Martin." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar580100&st=van+buren%2C+martin>.Rumsch, BreAnn. Martin Van Buren. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

William H.HarrisonBy:Emma Roberts

Born February 9,1773 Was the 9th PresidentWas only President for 1

month Died of coldDied on April 4,1841

Elston, Heidi M. William H. Harrison. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Mintz, Steven. "Harrison, William Henry." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar247300&st=harrison, william henry>.

John TylerBy:Jada

• Born• Died.Was First Vice President

Hubbell, John T. "Tyler, John." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar572560&st=JohnTyler#>.

James K. Polkby: Jessica Wentz

Born:1795Died:1849President:1845Married1824

Haynes, Sam W. "James Knox Polk." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar437440&st=polk%2C+james>Rumsen, BreAnn. James K. Polk. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Zachery Taylor by Zach

• Taylor was the first president elected after Mexican war.

• Zachery was born in 1785.

Elston, Heidi M. Zachary Taylor. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Hoyt, Michael F. "Taylor, Zachary." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/search?st1=zachary+Taylor&searchprop=WBS>.

Millard Fillmoreby Preston Ryan

• He did not approve of slavery.

• Elected in 1850• He was in the civil war.

Elston, Heiaim.d.. Millard Fillmore. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Franklin Pierceby Devon and Braden

• He was born November 23, 1804.

• He died in December 2, 1863.

• His nickname was Hampshire Boy.

• He is an ancestor of Barbara Bush

• He was President 1853-1857.

Boulard, Garry. "Pierce, Franklin." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar429580&st=franklin+pierce>.Rumsch, BreAnn. Franklin Pierce. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

James BuchananBy Spencer & Gus

• He was born April 23,1791.He died June 7,1868,age 77.He retired When he was 65 1861. He was president from 1857-1861.

Barkner, Michael J. "Buchanan, James." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?Gunderson, Megan M. James Buchanan. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Abraham Lincolnby Michaela bell

Born-1809Died-1865When president-1861-

1865He was president during

the Civil War. He was president for 4 years.

He was killed by John Wilkes booth

Eumsch, BreAnn. Abraham Lincoln. Ebina, mn: ABDO, 2009. Print.

ANDREW JOHNSONBy:Ashley Johnson

Born in 1808Died in 1875Pres.1865-1869Abraham Lincoln’s vice

pres.Father died when he

was 3

Gunderson, Megan M. Andrew Johnson. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Sefton, James E. "Johnson, Andrew." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 31 Jan. 2012.

Ulysses S. Grant

Grant S. Ulysses was born on April 27 1882 in Point Pleasant, Ohio. He was president for two terms. Grant was promoted to lieutenant general of all of the union army. He died on July 23 1885.

Runsch, Breann. Ulysses S. Grant. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Rutherford B. Hayes

By Zane Tuttle By Zane Tuttle• Hayes went to Kenyon college

in Ohio.• Hayes was the first president

to have a telephone in the white house.

• Hayes was born October 4 1822.

• Hayes joined the union army on June 7.

• Hayes died on January 17th 1893.

Bridges, Roger. "Hayes, Rutherford Birchard." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 18 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar249240&st=rutherford+b+hayes>.Rumsch, BreAnn. Rutherford B. Hayes. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

JAMES A.GARFIELDMycah and Harlee

• Born November 19,1831

• Fought in a battle 1862• Died September

19,1881 age 49

Gunderson, Megan M. James A. Garfield. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Wayne, Morgan H. "Garfield, James Abram." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar217200&st=james+garfield>.

Chester A. Arthur By Solie , Sara ,& Simona !!!

• 21st president

• He was president 1881- 1885

• Birth date Oct. 25 1829 death Nov.18 1886

• He had 3 children • Wife was Ellen Lewis

Henndon 1837- 1880

Elston, Heidi M. Chester Arthur. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Reeves, Tomas C. "Arthur, Chester Alan." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar032240&st=chester+arthur>.

Grover ClevelandBy: Kate M. Beardall

He was born in New Jersey on March 18, 1837

Died on June 24, 1908President:

First Term: 1885 – 1889 Second Term: 1893 – 1897

Rumsch, Breann. Grover Cleveland. Edina Minnesoda, MN: ABDO, 2012. Print.

Benjamin HarrisonBy Bobby

• He was grandson of president . He became president.

• Born 1833• Married Caroline 1853• Died 1901• Wyoming became a

state when he was president.

Calhoun, Charles W. "Benjamin Harrison." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar247260&st=benjamin+harrison>.Gunderson, Megan M. Benjamin Harrison. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

William McKinleyBy : Cassidy, Danny, and Joey

• 25th president of U.S.A• Jan.29.1843 Niles, Ohio• Assassinated on Sep.6th

1901 by Leon F. Czolgosz

• Died on Sep.14 1901• Wife was Ida Saxton

Gould, Lewis L. "McKinley, William." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar351660&st=william+mckinley>.Gunderson, Megan M. William McKinley. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Theodore Roosevelt!By: Jeff Williams

Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president ever elected.

His wife died at child birth. His nickname was “Teddy” He entered office at age 42. He was tormented on his

way to Main at age 12. He was born in 1858 and

died in 1919.

Gable , Jhon A. “Theodore Roosevelt" World Book. World Book, 2009. Web. 12 Jan. 2012. www.WorldBookonline.com/student/article?id=ar474860st=theodoreroosevelt

William Taftby Eli Gunther

• Born in 1857.• Died in 1930.• In 1921 he was named

chief justice of the U.S.A. • William was the only

person in U.S. history who served first as president, then as chief justice.

• William was president from 1909 to 1913.

Burton, David H. "Taft, William Howard." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar544840&st=taft%2C+william>Rumsch, BreAnn. William Taft. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Woodrow WilsonBy:Vanesa Madrigal

• Born in (Dec.29) • Died in 1924• First scholar teacher and a

university president• Woodrow Wilson was a great

leader teacher• 1916(Nov.17) reelected

president• 1915(Dec.18)married Edith

Bolling GaltMulder, John M. "Wilson, Woodrow." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar6055408st=woodrow+wilson>.Rumsch, BreAnn. Woodrow WIlson. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Warren G. HardingBY:Kenzie Kelly

• Born November 2,1865 • Died August 2, 1923• Years served~1921-

1923• Married Florence Kling

Dewolfe• First president to have a

radio in white house!!!!

Elston, Heidi M. Warren G. Harding. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Walch, Timothy. "Harding, Warren Gamaliel." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar245880gst=harding>.

Calvin Coolidge By Anna & Breanna

Born July 4,1872 Died Jan 5 1930 He was president from

1923 to 1929.

Elston, Heidi M. Calvin Coolidge. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Gilbert, Robert E. "Coolidge, Calvin." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar13230&st=calvin+coolidge>.

HERBERT HOOVERby Sahla Miller

Hoover enjoyed hiking, reading, and fishing

Born in 1874Died in 1964Hoover rarely laughed

heartilyHoover had a brother

named Theodore and a sister named Mary

Rumsch, BreAnn. Herbert Hoover. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Walch, Timothy. "Hoover, Herbert Clark." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id+ar26202085x=herbert+hoover>.

Franklin D. RooseveltBy Chloe Chapman

32 PresidentBorn 1882 Died 1945President through 1933-

1945President more than 12

years

Gunderson, Megan M. Franklin D. Roosevelt. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Maney, Patrick J. "Roosevelt, Franklin Delano." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 20 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar474800&st=franklin+d+roosevelt>.

Harry s. Trumanby Max A. peters

• Died- 1972• Born- 1884• Kids- 1(girl)• Wife- Elizabeth (1885-1982) • President- 8 years

Alonzo, Haby. "Harry Truman." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012.Elston, Heidi. Harry S. Truman. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Dwight D. Eisenhower by Baylee, Peyton, and Sarah

• Born: Oct.14,1890• Died: March 28,1969• He served as president for 8 years• Eisenhower was the 34th president• He was a 5 star General in World War

2• He was apart of the republican party• He was at the age of 62 when he first

started as president• He got married on July 1st ,1916• Eisenhower ran for supreme court

judge.• John F. Kennedy was right after him.

Britton, Tamara L. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Elmo, Richardson R. "Eisenhower, Dwight David." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar175440&st=president+eisenhower>.

John F Kennedyby Roxanne R Loran

He got shot Born May 29,1917 He had 3 children He was president 1961-

1963 Died November22,1963

age46 Age was elected 43 Vice president Lindon

B.Jonson

Kennedy, John F. John F. Kennedy. Edina, MN: ABDO , 2009. Print.q

Lyndon B Johnson BY Daniel

Gunderson, Megan M. Lyndon B. Johnson. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Rulon, Philip R. "Johnson, Lyndon Baines." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar289700&st=lyndon+b.+johnson>.

• Born 1908 August 27 Dide 1973•He Beackam Presdant in 1964•Age 29 he was in the house of poblik

Richard Nixon

• Born: January 9, 1913• Married Thelma

Catherine Patricia Ryan• Present: 1969 – 1974• Resigned from office

August 9, 1974• Died: April 22, 1994

Britton, Tamara L. Richard Nixon. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009.

Gerald R. Ford• Born - July 14, 1913,

Omaha, NE• Married Betty Ford• He served in the U.S

navy. In 1948 he was elected to be VP for 13 votes . In Aug 9 he succeeded pre. 1976 he lost pre . He died december,26 2006.q

Gunderson, Megon M. Gerald R. Ford . Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.qq

Jimmy CarterBy Wyatt Burichka

Born October 1 1924.Since he was 7 he sold

peanuts. Jimmy was governor

form 1971-1975 .President 1977-1981 He

was the 39 president of the United State.

Jimmy is still alive today .

Elston, Heidi M. Jimmy Carter. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Hughes, Sidney. "Jimmy Carter." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 17 Jan. 2012. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=ar097440&st=jimmy+carter>.

Ronald ReaganBy EMILY SCHMIDTBERGER

• 1911 Ronald Reagan was born February 6.

• 1942 he joined the military.

• 1952 March 4th he got married

• 1980 He got elected to be president.

• 2004 he died of a disies.

BRITON, TAMRA L. ROALD REAGON. EDINA, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

George H.W. Bush BY. Sierra Hurst

George H.W. Bush was elected in 2000

he also completed his active duty with texas air

He grew up in texas He was born on july 6

Elston, Heidi M. George H .W. Bush. Edina, MN: ABDO , 2009. Print.

Served in 1993 to 2001 born on Aug. 19,1946. parents died in a car accident. Parents name are Cassidy Blythe & William Jefferson Blythe III. He ended the cold war in 1995.

Bill Clinton! by: Logan Nugent

Runsch, Breann. bill clinton. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Dumas, Ernest C. "clinton,bill." world book student. 2012 web., 2012. Web. 1 Jan. <www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id=arll93is&st=billclinton#backto po>.

George W. Bush By: Sydney A. Holiday

Born-1946President-2001-2009He was the 43rd President

Birthday-July 6Married on-Nov.5Parents-Barbara & George Children 2

Rumsch, Breann. George W. Bush. Edina Minnesoda , MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.

Barack Obama! by: Hunter Crews

Weller, Jill C. Barack Obama. Edina, MN: ABDO, 2009. Print.Mieczowski, Yanek. "Obama Barack." Wolrd book. World book, 2012. Web. 12 Jan. 2012. <www.worldbookonline.com/student/article?id+ar751987and=barackombama+1#h2>.

Obama Barack was the first black president. He was born in Honolulu Hawaii. His mom was born in Hawaii too. He went to school in los Angles. He was born in 1961. He the 44’th president. He got married in 1992.

Black History Month

Eastside 2nd Grade ClassesMrs. Andre’s Class

Mrs. Preston’s ClassMrs. Trotter’s Class

Maya Angelouby Josh Caulton

• She was born April 4 1928.

• She lived in Stamps, Arkansas.

• She was a story teller.• She is a famous author.

Williams, Andreá N. "Angelou, Maya." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Crispus AttucksBY TANNER and JACK

BIRTH 1723DEATH 1770 WHY HE WAS

IMPORTANT HE WAS THE LEDR OF THE PATRIOT CROWD

Martin, James Kirby. "Attucks, Crispus." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Ruby Bridgesby Sabrina

• Birth September 8 1954• Where they live • Tylertown Mississipi• Why thay are importent• Becase ruby wrote

about her first grade experience in Through My Eyes

Garrow, David J. "Bridges, Ruby." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Bessie Coleman by Sophie

• Bessie was the first black person to fly a plan.

• Bessie death was april 30 1926.

• Bessie birth was jan 26 1892.

Reed, Gretchen. "Coleman, Bessie." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Sam Cookeby Cecilia Bell

• Birth :1931.• Death: 1964• Where he lived:

Chicago.• What he did : He helped

as a popular style in music.

• He was shot and killed in Los Angeles.

McKeen, William. "Cooke, Sam." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Frederick Douglassby Alex W.

Frederick Douglass born on Feb.1818 .

He died on 1895. He lived in Tuckahoe. He talked to Abraham

Lincoln about slavery.

Scruggs, Otey M. "Douglass, Frederick." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Paul Laurence DunbarPaul Laurence Dunbarbirth: june 27 1872death: feb 9 1906Why he was important: he

was a author

By Drew TrotterAndrews, William L. "Dunbar, Paul Laurence." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Ella Fitzgeraldby Cheyanne

• 1917• 1996• Lived in Yonkers, New

York• A singer because she

had a pretty voice• She was fame• Her first song was “A

Tisket a Tasket.”

Cook, Eddie. "Fitzgerald, Ella." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Virginia HamiltonBY Jace Nordeen

• Birth1936-2002.• death1936-2002.• where they lived; Yellow

Springs, Ohio.• Why are they important

because she was an author of children’s book.

Wolf, Virginia L. "Hamilton, Virginia." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Langston Hughesby KADENCE HOLMAN

Birth IS . 1902 DEATH IS . 1967

WHAT HE DID . HE USE rhythms black music in his poetry

Williams, Andreá N. "Hughes, Langston." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Zora Neale Hurstonby Logan Greenway Adsit

Birth 1891Death 1960Where she lived:

EatonvilleSchool Barard CollegeWhat she did: Wrote

about African Americans

Andrews, William L. "Hurston, Zora Neale." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

James Weldon Johnsonby Aidan McMinn

• Birth: June 17, 1871• Death: June 26, 1938• Where they lived:

Jacksonville, Florida• What they did: edited

news paper, made books, and was a principal

• He wrote the lyrics to “The Black National Anthem”.

Andrews, William L. "Johnson, James Weldon." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

• Birth 1746• Death Feb 13, 1818 • Lived united states• Did worked at a store• He gave people

freedom

Absalom Jones by Naomi

Little, Lawrence S. "Jones, Absalom." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Lewis LatimerBy Catherine Lovera

• Birth:1848• Death:1928• Invented:Electric

lighting

Channell, David F. "Latimer, Lewis Howard." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

THURGOOD MARSHALLBY SEBASTIEN MCCARTY

• July 2 1908• Jan 24• He talked on the

Supreme Court.

Tushnet, Mark. "Marshall, Thurgood." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

ELIJAH MCCOYBY BRADY

• HE WAS A INVENTOR• HE DIED OCT. 10TH

• HE WAS AN ENGINEER

Carlson, W. Bernard. "McCoy, Elijah." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Garrett Morganby Bladin

• Born: 1877• Died: 1963• 1912 lnvented• Gas mask and traffic

light

Smock, Raymond W. "Morgan, Garrett Augustus." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

TONI MORRISONBY CHAILYNN ADMIDIN

• Birth: 1987 Feb • Death: 1977• Where they lived:

New york • Did writing important• In 1993 she wonNobel Prize

Williams, Andreá N. "Morrison, Toni." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Walter Dean Myersby Calvin Fertig

His birth was Aug. 12, 1937.

He has written severaltypes of kids books.He is still living today.

Carlson, Ann D. "Myers, Walter Dean." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Jerry Pinkneyby Abby Klessens

• Jerry pinkney was born on December 22 1939.

• Won the Caldecott medal for the Lion and the Mouse.

• He lived in philadelphia.

Cech, John. "Pinkney, Jerry." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Paul Robesonby Jonny

• He had birth in 1898.• He died in 1976.• Actor and singer

Greenfield, Eloise. "Robeson, Paul." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Jackie Robinsonby Andrew.D

• Death:OCT.24,1972.• Important:BECAUSE HE WAS A FAMEIS BASEBALL PLAYER.Birth:JAN.31,1919

Milbert, Neil. "Robinson, Jackie." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Phillis Wheatleyby Delany Farmer

• Born: 1753• Died: Dec 5\178• Phills was the first

African American poet

Loving, Jerome. "Wheatley, Phillis." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.

Granville Woodsby Kenna Holiday

• Birth: 1856• Death :1910• Where: he lived Columbus

Ohio• Where he went to school :

self – taught• What he did: railroad

engineering• He made it so trains could

communicate with one another.

Smock, Raymond W. "Woods, Granville T." World Book Student. World Book, 2012. Web. 2 Feb. 2012.