Viva la revolución
Mao Zedong’s 1960's campaign, often known as this, led to the death of several millions of people and mass starvation
The Cultural Revolution
Sculpted in the Black Hills region of this state, Mt. Rushmore features U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
South Dakota
In 1994 this little black dress had a not so little impact, going down in history as the "revenge dress" after being worn by this iconic figure
Princess Diana
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence
Despite being the first woman to fly nonstop across the U.S., to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross award, and to fly across the Atlantic, this iconic female figure is often most known for her attempt to be the first woman to fly around the world
Amelia Earhart
This 1917 revolution is credited as spreading communism after the monarchy had reached a breaking point
The Russian Revolution
This president held office for 12 years and 39 days, the longest length or presidency in US History
Franklin D. Roosevelt
While tights have been worn for decades, this 1959 invention completely changed the game, replacing stockings in popularity partly for their ease and strength, but mostly for not requiring clips or belts to stay in place
Pantyhose
"Hope is the thing with feathers"
Emily Dickinson
Born to the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II, this Grand Duchess and her family were executed by the Bolsheviks, although many speculate she survived the killing
Anastasia Romanov (Anastasia Nikolaevna)
A new calendar consisting of 10-day weeks and twelve 30-day months, known as the Republican calendar, was a result of this revolution
The French Revolution
While James Madison was the shortest at around 5'4", this president has long held the title of tallest, measuring a full foot taller than Madison at 6'4"
Abraham Lincoln
Paying homage to African heritage, many American Black women embraced the flapper style of the 1920's incorporating vibrant colors and detailed patterns, this iconic figure is credited with inspiring this new era in women's fashion, most known now for her famed banana skirt
Josephine Baker
“When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.”
Nelson Mandela
The Color Purple, written in 1982 led to this author being the first African American woman to win a Pulitzer prize for fiction, along with inspiring a Tony Award winning musical and Oscar winning movie
Alice Walker
The Glorious Revolution of 1688, known for being shockingly calm, reshaped this countries monarchy
England
James K. Polk and this President are the only two in US history who have had 0 pets in office
Donald Trump
Made from wire, gauze, horsehair, and much more, this playfully named style of wig was popularized by Marie Antoinette, who often had elaborate sculptures fashioned on top of her wigs
The Pouf
“Men fight wars. Women win them.”
Queen Elizabeth I
This photographer who helped push the conservationist movement, is known primarily for his work protecting Yosemite National Park from roadwork expansion
Ansel Adams
The shockingly calm (and likely smooth feeling) 1989 revolution in Czechoslovakia proved united voices are enough to transition power
The Velvet Revolution
While there have been 47 presidencies in US history, only this many men have ever been president, due to the famed non-consecutive terms
45
As early as the 1400's, Northern European aristocratic women were often painted wearing a headdress tilted back on their head, while it is familiarly known as a "cone-shaped crown" the actual name for this interesting headgear is this
Hennin
“With guns you can kill terrorists, with education you can kill terrorism.”
Malala Yousafzai
This physician has saved millions of lives with his accidental discovery of penicillin, despite giving nature all the credit
Alexander Fleming