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American National Biography

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In depth biographies of more than 19,000 deceased men and women whose lives have help shape the United States.  For current biographies of figures from around the globe, consult Biography in Context. 

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Biography, American Studies, History, African American Studies
<p>Conceived as the successor to the Dictionary of American Biography. Includes bibliographical references and index.</p>
English