Peabody
Elizabeth Palmer, 1804–94, U.S. educator and reformer: founded the first kindergarten in the U.S.
Endicott, 1857–1944, U.S. educator.
George, 1795–1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in England.
a city in NE Massachusetts.
Contemporary Examples
2012 Summit: Who’s On Stage March 5, 2012
CBS’ Bob Simon Remembers Don Hewitt Bob Simon August 18, 2009
Kentucky’s Finest Antihero: Walton Goggins on Justified’s Chameleon Villain Allen Barra February 10, 2014
My Brush With the King of Pop Gideon Yago June 25, 2009
The Spy in My Bed Bob Jamieson October 1, 2010
Historical Examples
The Young Miner Horatio Alger, Jr.
The New Nation Frederic L. Paxson
Whirligigs O. Henry
The Young Adventurer Horatio Alger
Betty Gordon at Bramble Farm Alice B. Emerson
noun
George. 1795–1869, US merchant, banker, and philanthropist in the US and England
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