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Biographies Let’s take a look at some famous Americans who have changed our world for the better! In this power point we will talk about how these people made a difference and created positive change for others and themselves.
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Meet MLK Look at this picture. What do you notice about this man? Does he seem kind, angry, serious? What do you already know about him?
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Meet Caesar Chavez Caesar Chavez was a man of conviction. Look at his face. What do you think he is thinking about? What do you think he is about to say?
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Jackie Robinson What sport is this man playing? What do you think the phrase Rookie on Trial means?
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Pocahontas Looking at this picture of Pocahontas, would you be able to recognize her ethnic origins?
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Rosa Parks What is happening in this picture? Who are the people in this picture? How do you think each person feels?
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Credits Trikosko, Marion S. 1964. Martin Luther King press conference. Library of Congress: Prints & Photographs, Miscellaneous Items in High Demand.Martin Luther King press conference. Fawcett Publications. 1951. Jackie Robinson comic book. Library of Congress: America's Library.Jackie Robinson comic book. Brooke, R. N. 1900-1912. Pocahontas. Library of Congress: America's Library, Meet Amazing Americans.Pocahontas. Unknown. 1956. Mrs. Rosa Parks being fingerprinted in Montgomery, Alabama. Library of Congress: Exhibitions, "With an Even Hand": Brown v. Board at Fifty.Mrs. Rosa Parks being fingerprinted in Montgomery, Alabama. Unknown. 1966. [Cesar Chavez, half-length portrait, facing left]. Library of Congress: America's Library, Meet Amazing Americans.[Cesar Chavez, half-length portrait, facing left]. Power Point created by Lori Bedsole.
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