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Walt Whitman

This person is considered to be one of the most famous American poets of his time. Born in Long Island, New York, this person was the second of nine children born to Quakers.

Abraham Lincoln

This person was the 16th president of the United States. He is one of the most recognizable presidents after George Washington for his illustrious history and activity in the Civil War.

Young Pioneers

These people came from all over the United States to travel west and conquer the untamed land.

Two Veterans

Whitman writes a tribute to these people who are the subjects of a passing funeral procession.

Christopher Columbus

A Thought of Columbus is a tribute to the courage and experiences of this person.

Osceola

This person was a young Seminole warrior who fought in the Florida War in the mid-1800s. The man surrendered to the Marines and eventually...

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