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18,300 Biographies of Deceased Deceased Individuals that helped shape the history of the United States. Corresponds to a 24 vol. Print Edition. Each article: Goes through a person’s life from birth to death chronologically. Places life in historical perspective. Includes a Bibliography that guides readers to further information.

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• 18,300 Biographies of DeceasedDeceased Individuals that helped shape the history of the United States.

• Corresponds to a 24 vol. Print Edition.• Each article:

– Goes through a person’s life from birth to death chronologically.

– Places life in historical perspective.– Includes a Bibliography that guides readers to further

information.

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