The complete text of Sir Francis Bacon's essay "On Revenge."

The behind-the-scenes story of the famous 1970 meeting between President Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley, as told through original letters, memoranda, and photographs.

Read about the dangers of paranoia when exercised by people of power. The witch-hunting of the McCarthy era made rash and false accusations against supposed Communist sympathizers that affected many lives.

This site focuses on Richard Wright including a short biography, the video [9:19] "The Life and Times of Richard Wright (1 of 2)" and links to 22 of his books.

The Russell Senate Office building celebrates its 100th anniversary with a pictorial history. Includes a research guide, information on the caucus room, and a biography of Senator Richard Russell for whom the building is named.

This article introduces Richard Brinsley Sheridan and his famous play "The School for Scandal".

Edward Richard Sprigg Canby (November 9, 1817 - April 11, 1873) was a career United States Army officer and a Union General in the American Civil War and Indian Wars.

Theodore William Richards (1868-1928) was considered the foremost experimental chemist of his time. He won the Nobel prize for his role in determine the atomic weights of many elements. This house was built in 1900 with design input from...

A portrait of Richard Owen from the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology, made available through the Smithsonian Institution's Scientific Identity Collection.

An image of "Boats near the Shore of Normandy", created by Richard Parkes Bonington from 1823-24 (Oil on canvas, 34 x 46 cm).

Read about the scandal that brought down Richard Nixon.

The New York Times on the Web features an essay about Jarrell written by Richard Eder called: "Randall Jarrell: How a Poetry Critic Becomes Loved".

Provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Washington includes information on the featured poets (Linda Bierds and Richard Hugo) and poems specifically about Washington.

Biographical information on the young adult author Robert Newton Peck. Includes selected works and citations pertaining to the author.

Our history is made up of legendary people! We love their stories of bravery in the face of extreme adversity. Among these is John Paul Jones, who is credited with the immortal reply: "I have not yet begun to fight!"

One of the most aristocratic delegates at the convention, Butler was born in 1744 in County Carlow, Ireland. His father was Sir Richard Butler, member of Parliament and a baronet.

This article by Dr. Marguerite Connor focuses on metaphysical poetry and the metaphysical poets. It includes a definition, the characteristics, a discussion of metaphycial poets and poetry, Neo-Platonism, platonic love, and T.S. Eliot's...

A brief biography of Benjamin Franklin covering his career as a printer, philanthropist, inventor, and public servant.

A learning module that begins with the historical text "Senator Nixon's 'Checkers' Speech" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

Discusses the Black Power movement, including Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam, and the Black Panthers.

This site discusses Nixon's 1972 visit to China and its lasting effects. There is a recent article reflecting on a significant historical event. Includes links to information about other presidents and their relationship with China.

Provides detailed facts and an overview of the conspiracy and cover-up of the 1972 Watergate Break-in.

Discover detailed facts and information about the goals, purpose and function, and the history and origins of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) between the United States and the USSR resulted in the SALT Treaty in 1972.