The Living Treasures of America    

    You have viewed the film "Living Treasures" and were amazed at the people in Japan who are valued for their exceptional contributions to society.  Now think about our own Living Treasures here in the United states ... scientists, writers, athletes, politicians, and more.  We will explore resources on the Internet to find out more about these outstanding people.  Below you will find links to some exceptional Internet sites.  Start your research and be amazed at what others have accomplished...

The Living Legacy Awards (http://www.wic.org/misc/llaward.htm) are given each year by the Women's International Center. The Center was founded in 1982 by Gloria Lane as a non-profit organization dedicated to women and their great contributions to humanity.  Over 100 people have received the awards (not all are women) and the list reads like a who's who of the most distingished in the world, ranging from Jehan Sadat to Greer Garson; from Benazir Bhutto to Maya Angelou; from Kate Smith to Mother Teresa. 

Gallery of Achievers ...Steps to Success (http://www.achievement.org/galleryachieve.html) In the Gallery of Achievers, we focus on individuals who have shaped our times by their accomplishments. Through interviews with Academy inductees, we believe that these great achievers can motivate and educate others by serving as inspiring role models for us all.

Biography.com  Have you ever watched A&E's Biography Channel?  Well here is the web version of the show.  Use the SEARCH option to search through the sites resources of over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present. If you know the name of the person you are researching, type in the last name and go! 

Created by Barbara Swetits
Last updated 01/11/2005