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Horace Mann

A man named Horace Mann helped kids. He wanted all kids to go to school. He helped build many public schools. This helps us learn today. He was a great leader. Do you like to go to school?

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Horacio Cartes

Horacio Cartes was a leader in Paraguay. He was also a businessman. He ran many big companies. Later, he became the president of the country. He worked hard to help his people. Do you know any leaders?

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Hosni Mubarak

Hosni Mubarak was a leader in Egypt. He was a pilot in the air force. Later, he became the president. He led the country for a long time. Many people worked to change things. Can you find Egypt on a map?

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Hostage

A hostage is a person held by others. They are held to make people do things. Long ago, leaders used this to make peace. Now, this is not allowed. It is a very sad thing. People work hard to help them. Can you…

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Houari Boumédiène

Houari Boumédiène was a leader. He helped his country, Algeria. He worked hard to build new things. Many people liked his work. He was a very big leader. Do you like to help others?

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Housekeeper (domestic worker)

A housekeeper helps run a big home. She leads the women who clean. She may also help with food. This job helps the house stay neat. It is a very big job. Do you like to help clean?

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House of Commons of the United Kingdom

The House of Commons is a group of leaders. They meet in a big building in London. People vote to pick these leaders. They help make rules for the land. This work helps everyone. Do you like to help your friends make…

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House of Lords

The House of Lords is a group of leaders. They meet in a big building in London. They help look at new rules for the land. This work has happened for a long time. It helps make sure things are fair. Do you like…

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House society

Some groups live in a special way. They call their group a House. A House is more than a building. It is a group of people. They share names and things. This helps the group stay strong. Do you have a special group?

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Housing

A home is a place to live. It is a safe place for you. We cook and rest there. It helps us stay healthy. Everyone needs a good home. Do you like your home?

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Housing cooperative

People can live in a group. They share a big building. They help each other each day. This helps them save money. It can be a fun way to live. Do you like sharing with friends?

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Housing tenure

People live in many kinds of homes. Some people own their own house. Other people pay rent to live there. Some homes are run by the state. It is good to have a place to stay. How do you live?

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Howard Gardner

Howard Gardner is a teacher. He studies how we learn. He says we all learn in many ways. Some are good at music. Some are good at math. This helps us all. Do you like to learn?

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Howard Zinn

Howard Zinn was a teacher. He wrote many books about the past. He told stories about many people. He wanted things to be fair. His books help us learn. Do you like to read about history?

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Howqua

A man named Howqua lived long ago. He was a trader in China. He sold silk and fine plates. He was very rich. He helped many people. Can you imagine being that rich?

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Hrant Dink

Hrant Dink was a kind man. He wrote for a newspaper. He wanted people to be fair to each other. Sadly, he was killed. Many people marched to remember him. They loved him very much. Do you like to read news?

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Hua Guofeng

Hua Guofeng was a leader in China. He helped run the country. He worked hard to lead many people. Later, other leaders took his place. He lived a long life. Do you want to learn more about him?

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Huang Xianfan

A man named Huang Xianfan lived long ago. He was a teacher. He studied how people live. He helped many people learn. His work matters to us today. Do you like to learn new things?

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Hubert Ingraham

Hubert Ingraham was a leader. He helped lead a place called The Bahamas. He was a leader for many years. This helped his home grow. He worked hard for the people. Do you like to lead?

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Hubert Maga

Hubert Maga was a leader. He lived in a place called Dahomey. He was a teacher first. Then he became the president. He helped his country become free. He worked very hard. Do you like to help others?

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Huda Sha'arawi

Huda was a brave leader. She lived in Egypt. She helped many women. She wanted things to be fair. She worked hard for her people. Do you want to learn more?

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Huey Long

Huey Long was a leader in Louisiana. He wanted to help poor people. He built new roads and big buildings. He worked very hard for his fans. Many people still remember him today. Do you like to help others?

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Huey P. Newton

Huey Newton was a leader. He helped many people. He started a group to help his town. They gave food to kids. They also helped people get care. He worked hard for what he believed. Do you want to learn more?

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Hugh Despenser the Younger

Hugh was a man in England. He was friends with the king. This made many other people angry. He took things that were not his. Later, he was in big trouble. Life was not fair for him. Do you think being a leader is hard?

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Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard

Hugh Trenchard was a brave leader. He helped start the Royal Air Force. He loved to fly planes. This helped people fly in the sky. He worked very hard for his country. Do you like planes?

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Hugo Banzer

Hugo Banzer was a leader in Bolivia. He was in the army. Long ago, he was a ruler. Some things he did were not fair. Later, he was chosen by the people. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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Hugo Black

Hugo Black was a leader in the law. He worked in the Senate. Then he worked on the Supreme Court. He helped make rules for our country. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to learn about laws?

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Hugo Kołłątaj

Hugo was a smart man from Poland. He loved to help people learn. He helped build many new schools. He also helped write new laws. He wanted things to be fair for everyone. Do you like to learn new things?

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Hu Jintao

Hu Jintao was a leader in China. He helped run the country for many years. He worked hard to help his people. He wanted everyone to live well. He was a very busy man. Do you know any leaders?

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Hukou

China has a special list. It shows where you live. It also lists your name. This list helps the city stay calm. It helps people get help. Do you know where you live?

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Human branding

Long ago, some people used hot irons. They made marks on skin. This was often a very sad and unfair thing. It was used to punish people. Today, we know this was wrong. Do you see how things change?

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Human Development Index

People use a special list to help countries. It looks at how long people live. It looks at how much school kids go to. It also looks at money. This helps us see how life is for people. Does your home have good schools?

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Humanitarian aid

People help each other in hard times. They give food and water. They also give medicine and homes. This helps keep people safe. It is a kind way to act. Do you like to help others?

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Human resource management

Some people work to help others at work. They help find new workers. They also help teach them new things. They make sure everyone is treated well. This helps a company do a good job. Do you want to help people?

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Human resources

Many people work together in a company. Some people help these workers. They help find new jobs. They also make sure workers are happy. This helps everyone do their best. Do you want to help people work?

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Human Rights Watch

Some people work to help others. This group looks for what is fair. They tell the world about unfair things. They want everyone to be safe. This work helps many people. Do you want to be kind too?

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Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco

Castelo Branco was a leader in Brazil. He was in the army. Long ago, he helped lead the country. Some things he did were not fair to people. He worked to change how the country ran. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Humberto Delgado

Humberto Delgado was a brave man. He was a leader in Portugal. He helped start an airline. He wanted things to be fair for all. He was a very bold person. Do you like to be brave?

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Hungarian Parliament Building

This is a big building. It is in a city by a river. Many people go to see it. It is very large. It has many rooms. Do you want to see it?

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Hun Sen

Hun Sen was a leader in Cambodia. He led the country for a long time. He was a soldier before he was a leader. Many people worked to change things in his land. It is a big part of history. Do you like learning about…

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Huseyn Suhrawardy

Huseyn was a leader. He helped many people. He worked to build a new home for his people. Later, he was a top leader in a country called Pakistan. He worked hard for many years. Do you like to help others?

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Hu Shih

Hu Shih was a smart man from China. He loved to write and teach. He helped make a new way to write. This helped more people read books. His work still helps us today. Do you like to read books?

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Hussain Muhammad Ershad

Ershad was a leader in a place called Bangladesh. He was in charge for a long time. He worked on many big roads. He also helped build new things. Many people worked hard to change how the country was run. Do you like…

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Hussein, King of Hejaz

Long ago, a man named Hussein lived in the desert. He was a leader for many people. He helped many people find safety. He worked hard to lead his land. His family was very important. Do you like stories about leaders?

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Hussein of Jordan

Hussein was a king. He ruled a place called Jordan. He was a leader for a long time. He worked to make his land strong. He helped many people find peace. Do you like to help others?

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Hu Yaobang

Hu Yaobang was a leader in China. He worked hard to help his people. He wanted to make things better for them. Many people liked his new ideas. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help others?

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Hybrid security

Some things are two things at once. They act like a loan. They also act like a part of a company. This helps people with their money. It is a very smart way to work. Can you find two things that are alike?

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Hyperinflation

Sometimes, money loses its value. This means things cost much more. Prices go up very fast. It can happen when a country has a hard time. People may use different money instead. It is a big change for everyone. Have…

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