Abbreviated Bios

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Abbreviated Bios are short biographies of Americans and others, who made an impact on this country and who should be better known.

  1. Zebulon Pike, explorer and soldier

    JAN 30

    Zebulon Pike, explorer and soldier

    Zebulon Pike explored much of the Louisiana Purchase that Lewis and Clark missed. He was also a hero of the War of 1812.

    9 min
  2. Kenneth Roberts: Great American Historical Novelist

    10/27/2025

    Kenneth Roberts: Great American Historical Novelist

    Kenneth Roberts wrote intense novels about the early years of the American Republic. He also tried to rehabilitate the reputation of American traitor Benedict Arnold.

    13 min
  3. Charles Drew: Pioneer in Plasma

    08/07/2025

    Charles Drew: Pioneer in Plasma

    Charles Drew trained himself to be the number one expert in blood storage. His innovations would later save millions of people.

    8 min
  4. General Samuel Armstrong: Mentor to Booker T. Washington

    04/14/2025

    General Samuel Armstrong: Mentor to Booker T. Washington

    General Samuel Armstrong opened a school for former slaves after the Civil War to train them in how to make a living.

    6 min
  5. Joseph Warren: the forgotten Patriot Leader

    03/02/2025

    Joseph Warren: the forgotten Patriot Leader

    Joseph Warren was one of the most important Patriot leaders in the events just prior to the American Revolution. He is mostly forgotten today because he died at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

    7 min
  6. George Chaffey: Irrigating Southern California

    10/04/2024

    George Chaffey: Irrigating Southern California

    George Chaffey was a pioneer in irrigation. He developed towns in California and Australia, electrified them and created the Imperial Valley.

    9 min
  7. Benjamin Church: The hero of King Philip's War

    06/14/2024

    Benjamin Church: The hero of King Philip's War

    Benjamin Church is known and the first army ranger and used those tactics to defeat King Philip's forces in the war of that name.

    10 min

  8. 03/01/2024

    Charles Curtis: Native American Vice President

    Charles Curtis started out life on an Indian Reservation and made it all the way to the Vice-Presidency.

    8 min
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Abbreviated Bios are short biographies of Americans and others, who made an impact on this country and who should be better known.

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  • Creator
    Steven R. Yoder
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Steven R. Yoder
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