Civil Rights Activists
Civil rights activist, known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger
Rosa Parks
He became the first African American to be elected as President of the United States
Barack Obama
African American pilots and support personnel who served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II
Tuskegee Airmen
Social reformer and co-founder of Hull House, a settlement house aimed at helping immigrants and the poor
Jane Addams
Industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to the steel industry and establishment of libraries
Andrew Carnegie
African American journalist and anti-lynching activist, a pioneering figure in the civil rights movement and co-founder of the NAACP
Ida B. Wells
Made critical decisions like dropping the atomic bombs to end the war with Japan. and rebuild Europe (Truman doctrine), shaping the Cold War era
Harry Truman
Supreme Commander–led Allied forces in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, a turning point in WWII
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Author and muckraker, famous for exposing issues in the meatpacking industry in his novel "The Jungle"
Upton Sinclair
Revolutionized the automotive industry with mass production techniques and use of the assembly line
Henry Ford
Civil rights leader and Baptist minister, known for his nonviolent activism in the pursuit of equality
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Known for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis
John F. Kennedy
Under his leadership, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)’s contributions, particularly in the Battle of Argonne Forest, were instrumental in securing victory for the Allies in World War I
John J. Pershing
Labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez
Dolores Huerta
Advocated for the construction of the Panama Canal. His "Big Stick" diplomacy and approach in Latin America and Asia expanded U.S. influence on the world stage
Theodore Roosevelt
Suffragist and women's rights activist, instrumental in the campaign for women's right to vote
Susan B. Anthony
Known for conservative policies and a key figure in the end of the Cold War (Peace Through Strength)
Ronald Reagan
Native American Marines who used their language as a code during World War II to transmit secret military messages
Navajo Code Talkers
Promoted Black nationalism and empowerment
Marcus Garvey
Played a crucial role in the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898.
Sanford B. Dole
African American sociologist, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the NAACP
W.E.B. DuBois
Implemented New Deal policies during the Great Depression and led the country through World War II
Franklin D. Roosevelt
A naval strategist, in his book, "The Influence of Sea Power upon History," he argued that a strong navy was crucial for a nation's security and international influence
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Feminist author and activist, wrote "The Feminine Mystique" and co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW)
Betty Friedan
Advocated for global trade through NAFTA and GATT, but faced impeachment in the late 1990s for perjury and obstruction of justice, sparking public division and political leader scrutiny.
Bill Clinton