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December 25 Birthday: Anwar el-Sadat

Anne — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 13:29:33 +0000

Anwar el-Sadat, politician

Dec. 25, 1918-Oct. 6, 1981

Paths to Peace: People Who Changed the World by Jane Breskin Zalben (Dutton, 2006)

Anwar el-Sadat, a former president of Egypt is featured in this book dedicated to sixteen celebrated individuals.

Read more about Sadat at the Jewish Virtual Library.

December 6 Birthday: Patsy Mink

Anne — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:52:31 +0000

Patsy Takemoto Mink, politician

Dec. 6, 1927-Sept. 28, 2002

How We Are Smart by W. Nikola-Lisa, illustrated by Sean Qualls (Lee & Low Books, 2006)

Mink, a strong civil rights advocate from Hawaii, was the first Japanese American woman to serve in Congress.

For an overview of her accomplishments, read Mink’s biography in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

November 19 Birthday: Indira Gandhi

Anne — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:35:38 +0000

Indira Gandhi, politician

Nov. 19, 1917-Oct. 31, 1984

Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (Harcourt, 2000)

Indira Gandhi served as the Prime Minister of India during portions of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. This remarkable woman is highlighted in this book dedicated to women who have changed the world.

Remembering Indira Gandhi highlights Gandhi’s contributions.