TRUE FACTS

CLASSICAL CONQUERORS

The great ancient Roman leader,Julius Caesar,left,(100-44 B.C.) who conquered many lands,was said to have been captured by pirates when on his way to school as a boy, but charmed his way to freedom.

Ancent Greek leader, Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), forged an empire covering 1½ million square miles over three continents. 

Alexander was tough,but when he was attacking Petra in present-day Jordan, he had ice brought from the mountains each day so he'd always have cool drinks.

                           "REAL SUPERHEROES"

There are many ways to be a hero. To some, great conquerors are heroes. Others prefer brave explorers or champions of the poor.

George Washington (1732-1799)was the first President of the United States and the only one ever to be elected unanimously. But he had to borrow the money to go to his own inauguration.

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