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Jalal-ud-Din Khalji

Long ago, a man named Jalal-ud-Din ruled. He was a kind king. He lived in a big place in India. He helped many people. He was a very nice leader. Do you like kind leaders?

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Jamal Khashoggi

Jamal was a writer. He wrote many stories. He shared his ideas with the world. He wanted things to be fair. Sadly, Jamal died in a far place. He is remembered for his work. Do you like to read stories?

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James B. Conant

James Conant was a smart man. He loved to study science. He helped lead a big school. He also helped many people in other lands. He worked hard to make things better. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Bryce, 1st Viscount Bryce

James Bryce was a smart man. He loved to learn and travel. He helped many people in his work. He even lived in America for a while. He worked hard to make friends between lands. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Buchanan

James Buchanan was a leader. He was a president. He lived a long time ago. He helped run the country. It was a hard time for many people. Do you want to learn more?

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James Busby

James Busby lived a long time ago. He helped make rules in a place called New Zealand. He also grew grapes to make wine. He worked hard to help people live together. Do you like to help your friends?

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James Callaghan

James Callaghan was a leader. He helped lead a country. He worked in the Navy too. He made roads safer for us. He was a very busy man. Do you like to help people?

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James Connolly

James Connolly was a leader. He helped workers in many places. He also fought for a new country. He wanted things to be fair for all. People remember him today. Do you like to help others?

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James C. Scott

James Scott was a smart man. He studied how people live. He learned how small groups stay free. He wrote many books about them. His work helps us learn. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Earl Ray

A man named James Earl Ray did something very bad. He hurt a leader named Martin Luther King Jr. This was a very sad time. Many people felt very upset. Later, the man went to prison. Do you know about leaders who…

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James F. Byrnes

James Byrnes was a leader. He helped run the country. He worked in many big jobs. He helped make laws for us. He worked hard for his state. Do you like to help others?

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James Fisk (financier)

Jim Fisk was a man who made money. He worked with fast trains. He also worked with many people. A bad thing happened to him. A man hurt him in the city. Many people felt sad for him. Do you like learning about history?

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James G. Blaine

James Blaine was a leader. He worked in many big jobs. He helped run the country. He even worked with many presidents. He was a very good speaker. Do you like to speak in front of people?

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James G. March

James March was a smart man. He taught many students at a big school. He wrote books about how groups work. His ideas help us learn. He loved to study how people make choices. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Goldsmith

James Goldsmith was a man who worked with money. He lived in many places. He also worked in big business. He made many choices about companies. Some people did not always agree with him. Can you imagine working with…

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James H. Billington

James Billington loved books. He was a leader for a big library. He helped find many new books. He also put books online for you. This helps people learn every day. Do you like to read books?

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James Heckman

James Heckman is a smart man. He studies how people live and work. He likes to help kids learn. His work helps many people. It is very good work. Do you like to learn new things?

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James II of Aragon

Long ago, there was a king named James. He ruled many lands. He was a leader for his people. He even wrote a song. Do you like to sing songs?

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James I of Aragon

James was a king long ago. He ruled many lands. He helped his people grow. He even wrote books. He was a very busy leader. Do you like stories about kings?

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James I of Scotland

James was a king in Scotland. He lived a long time ago. He had to stay far from home for many years. This was very hard for him. He finally came back to his land. Do you like stories about kings?

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James IV of Scotland

James IV was a king. He lived in Scotland long ago. He built many big ships. He also liked books and art. He helped many people learn. He was a very busy king. Do you like to learn new things?

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James K. Polk

James Polk was a leader. He was the president. He helped the land grow. This made the country big. It changed how we live. Do you like to learn about leaders?

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James Madison

James Madison was a great leader. He helped make the rules for our country. He was also a president. His work helps us today. Do you know his name? He was a very busy man.

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James Mancham

James Mancham was a leader. He helped his islands. He built a big airport. This helped many people visit. He worked hard for his home. Do you like to travel?

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James Matheson

Long ago, a man named James lived in Scotland. He traveled far to trade goods. He helped start a big company. He also built a large home. He helped many people find new places to live. Do you like to travel?

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James M. Buchanan

James was a man who studied money. He worked as a teacher. He learned how people make choices. He won a very big prize for his work. His ideas help us today. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Meade

James Meade was a smart man. He studied how money works. He helped many countries trade. This work won him a big prize. He helped make the world better. Do you like to learn about money?

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James Mill

James Mill was a man who wrote books. He wrote about history and money. He lived a long time ago. His books were very famous. Some people thought his ideas were wrong. Do you like to read books?

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James Mirrlees

James was a smart man. He studied how money works. He won a very big prize. This prize was for his great work. He helped many people learn. Do you like to learn new things?

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James Monroe

James Monroe was a leader. He was the fifth president. He helped the country grow. He was very brave in a war. This helps us learn about our past. Do you like history?

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James Samuel Coleman

James Coleman was a smart man. He studied how people learn in school. He wanted all kids to have a fair chance. His work helped many schools change. This helped make things better for kids. Do you like to learn new…

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James Scullin

James Scullin was a leader in Australia. He helped many working people. He worked very hard for his country. He was a great speaker. He helped people during hard times. Do you like to help others?

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James Stanhope, 1st Earl Stanhope

James was a brave leader. He was a soldier first. He helped lead many armies. Later, he helped run the country. He worked hard for the King. Do you like stories about leaders?

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James Stirling (Royal Navy officer)

James Stirling was a man of the sea. He worked on big ships. He helped start a new home in Australia. He also did things that were very unfair to people living there. It was a hard time for many. Do you like stories…

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James Tobin

James Tobin studied money. He was a smart teacher. He helped people understand how money works. His work helped the whole world. He even won a big prize. Do you like to learn about money?

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James V

James was a king in Scotland. He became king when he was very small. Other people helped him rule for a long time. He built many grand homes. He was a busy king. Do you like old castles?

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James Weldon Johnson

James Weldon Johnson was a great man. He wrote many beautiful poems. He also helped many people be fair. He worked to make things better for all. His work still matters today. Do you like to write stories too?

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Jana Gana Mana

India has a special song. A man named Rabindranath Tagore wrote it. He wrote it a long time ago. It is the song for the whole country. We sing it to show love. Do you like to sing songs?

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Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott was a teacher. She wanted to help kids. She taught them about being fair. She used eye color for a lesson. This helped them learn. It is good to be kind. Do you like to be kind?

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Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen is a smart leader. She helps with money in our country. She was the first woman to do some big jobs. Her work helps many people. Do you like learning about leaders?

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Jang Song-thaek

A man named Jang was a leader. He lived in North Korea. He was part of a very powerful family. He helped lead the country for a time. Then, things changed for him. He was no longer a leader. Can you imagine that?

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Janissary

Long ago, there were special soldiers. They worked for a great king. They were very strong and brave. These men used guns to help. They lived in big groups together. They were like a family. Do you like stories about…

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János Kádár

János Kádár was a leader in Hungary. He led his country for a long time. He worked to help people have better things. He also worked with other lands. His choices changed how life was for many. Do you want to learn…

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Jan Smuts

Jan Smuts was a leader. He lived in South Africa. He helped make new rules for his land. He also helped start groups to keep peace. He was a very busy man. Do you like to lead?

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Jan Tinbergen

Jan Tinbergen was a smart man. He studied how money works. He helped many countries. His work helps us today. He won a big prize for his ideas. Can you learn about money too?

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Janusz Korczak

Janusz Korczak was a kind doctor. He helped many children. He lived in a home for orphans. He made sure children were treated well. He stayed with his children even when things were hard. He loved them very much. Do…

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Japanese economic miracle

Long ago, Japan had a hard time. Many people did not have enough food. Then, things began to change. The country worked hard to build new things. Many people got better jobs. Life became much better for them. Do you…

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Jared Diamond

Jared Diamond is a smart man. He writes many books. He studies birds and the earth. He helps us learn about our world. His work is very big. Do you like to read books about nature?

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