print email comment close Academy of Achievement URL: http://www.achievement.org/ Description: This site depicts the achievements of "extraordinary individuals who have shaped the twentieth century." The role models described are listed in the Gallery of Achievers in the following areas: the arts, business, public service, science & exploration, and sports. The site includes an internal search engine, links to "Steps of Success," and information about scholarships. There are profiles, biographies, and interviews (including audio and video supplements) of more than 80 people. A few examples are: Johnny Cash, Whoopi Goldberg, James Kimsey, Ralph Nader, Rosa Parks, Sylvia Earle, Linus Pauling, Tenley Albright, and Willie Mays. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Biography LII Database Information: Record 17129 created by Gilbert Abella on 10/16/1999 Last modification on 02/11/2000 Published: 10/16/1999   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/17129