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Self-taught New Jersey lawyer and longtime member of Congress.

16th US president, in office during the US Civil War; issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Iconic 1960s Batman actor and beloved pop culture legend.

South Carolina planter, patriot, and British prisoner of war.

Widely considered one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Excelled at pitching and batting.

Celebrated inventor, scientist, philosopher, diplomat, and more.

Virginia planter whose son later became president of the United States.

Philadelphia doctor and influential supporter of American independence.

Fall River forward who scored the first hat trick in World Cup history.

Beloved actress and comedian famous for her role in The Golden Girls.

Remembered as an American painter, art instructor, and television host.

American educator, leader, and spokesman for Black Americans.

Georgia merchant and politician killed in a duel.

Delaware statesman who rode through the night to vote for independence.

Virginia planter and ship owner who sacrificed his fortune for independence.

Notable disc jockey, actor, and radio presenter. Famous for his show American Top 40.

Prominent Maryland landowner who later became a United States senator.

Famous for his work in the Danny Thomas Show and for founding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The 34th US president. Best known for his military contributions during World War II.

South Carolina lawyer and youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Massachusetts politician who later became vice president of the United States.

Early American poet from Massachusets and an important figure in American poetry.

New Jersey lawyer, poet, and artist who helped design the American flag.

Welsh-born New York merchant who gave up his fortune for American freedom.

Quiet Virginia planter who lived by his convictions.

32nd President of the United States, in office during the Great Depression and World War II.

Notable American television host of the TV series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

Philadelphia merchant who signed both the Declaration and Constitution.

Delaware lawyer who hesitated at first, then signed the Declaration.

Pennsylvania lawyer and judge with a gift for finding common ground.

Irish immigrant who rose from indentured servant to ironmaster.

Georgia lawyer, one of the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence.

American soldier and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797.

America's first law professor and influential mentor to Thomas Jefferson.

American actress, dancer, and singer known for her partnership with Fred Astaire in classic Hollywood musicals.

American actress who became Princess Grace of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.

Author of To Kill a Mockingbird, a classic novel on racial injustice in the American South.

American defender famed for the 1950 World Cup upset over England.

Famous American author, disability rights advocate, and political activist who was born both deaf and blind.

Served as the First Lady of the United States when her husband John F. Kennedy was in office (1961–1963) and was a writer, photographer, and book editor.

Irish-born Pennsylvania lawyer known for his sense of humor and patriotism.

Scottish-born Pennsylvania lawyer, one of the sharpest legal minds of his generation.

Massachusetts lawyer, diplomat, and second president of the United States.

Bold Boston businessman and president of the Continental Congress.

New Jersey farmer who sacrificed his home for independence.

Pennsylvania judge who cast a key vote for American independence.

North Carolina lawyer and steady voice for American independence.

American actor famous during the golden age of Hollywood; known for his role in western and war films.

New Jersey minister and college president who shaped a generation of patriots.

North Carolina businessman who helped build the Continental Navy.

Respected physician who later became governor of New Hampshire.

New York landowner whose estate was destroyed during the Revolutionary War.

American comedienne, producer, star of “I Love Lucy,” and a pioneer in the television industry.

Physician, minister, and political leader in Georgia.

Celebrated actress well known for her roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter series.

First woman to serve in the role of First Lady of the United States, setting important precedents for the role.

An American Baptist minister, activist, political philosopher, and he was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. He won the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance.

American actress, best known for her roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Irish-born New Hampshire doctor and respected public leader.

Connecticut doctor, Revolutionary War general, and state governor.

Wealthy New York merchant known for his generosity and strong sense of duty.

Eloquent Virginia orator who first moved that the colonies declare independence.

New Jersey lawyer captured and imprisoned by the British.

Astute Pennsylvania merchant, helped finance the entire American Revolution.

Patriotic Massachusetts lawyer nicknamed the “Objection Maker.”

Shoemaker turned statesman who rose to national leadership.

Famous actor who later became the governor of California and the 40th president of the United States.

American civil rights activist best known for her heroic actions that led to the Montgomery bus boycott.

Supreme Court justice and women’s rights advocate known for her powerful dissents and legal legacy.

Boston patriot who helped organize protests against British rule.

Outspoken lawyer from Maryland who later served on the Supreme Court.

Self-taught lawyer who later became governor of Connecticut.

American child actress, singer, and dancer. Later became a diplomat, a US Ambassador, and US Chief of Protocol.

Aged colonial leader said to have signed the Declaration with a shaking hand.

American civil rights and women’s rights activist; leader in the women’s suffrage movement.

South Carolina lawyer captured and held prisoner during the Revolutionary War.

Author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.

Signed the Declaration of Independence when he was 26, lost at sea soon after.

Delaware lawyer who later became governor of Pennsylvania.

Virginia planter who left Congress to lead troops in battle.

Maryland planter, lawyer, and devoted public servant.

American animator, film producer, and business pioneer in family friendly entertainment.

Assisted the decisive goal in the 1950 World Cup upset over England.

American inventor; designed, built, and flew the first airplane with his brother Orville.

Respected lawyer and tireless public servant from Rhode Island.

New York farmer forced to flee his home during the Revolutionary War.

North Carolina lawyer whose home was burned by British troops.

Maryland lawyer who later served as governor.

New Hampshire businessman who became a general during the Revolutionary War.

Connecticut businessman, respected leader, and patriotic militia colonel.

German-born theoretical physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity.

Versatile Argentine footballer and influential coach in the mid-20th century. Renowned for his contributions to the sport.

Atlético Nacional defender who played two World Cups for Colombia.

First Mexican president of indigenous origin. Served from 1858 until his death in 1872.

Prominent French actor, born in Buenos Aires, acclaimed for his film and stage performances in the mid-20th century.

Distinguished Argentine physiologist and recipient of the 1947 Nobel Prize.

Ashington-born midfielder central to England's 1966 World Cup win.

Formula One racing legend, winner of 4 Grands Prix, and founder of the McLaren racing team.

Singer and actress responsible for making the fruit hat famous.

Beloved actress known for her work in film, television, and radio.

Latin music legend with 37 studio albums, dubbed “The Queen of Salsa.”

English writer and social critic, regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

Notable novelist, poet, and critic in African literature.

Respected journalist, news anchor, and narrator with an instantly recognizable voice.

First female president of the Philippines, celebrated for restoring democracy.

Primary founder of Benfica and father of Portuguese football.

Regarded as a national hero in the Philippines. Was a nationalist, writer, and polymath.

One of the greatest novelists in the Portuguese language, author of The Maias and The Crime of Father Amaro.

Speedy Club América winger nicknamed El Halcón at the 1970 World Cup.

First ruler of the empire of Brazil, celebrated for declaring his country’s independence from Portugal in 1822.

Second and last emperor of Brazil, revered for his progressive policies and efforts to modernize the nation.

First empress of Brazil and key figure in Brazil’s independence.

Won the Nobel Price in Chemistry, and paved the way for research in atomic and nuclear physics

Actress, advocate for the poor, and beloved First Lady of Argentina.

Budapest-born forward who captained Hungary's Mighty Magyars in 1954.

“Der Kaiser” who captained West Germany in 1974 and coached them in 1990.

Visionary educator, founder of Keio University, and inspiring advocate for change and modernization.

Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist. Winner of the Nobel Prize in 1982.

Prominent poet, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, and an early writing mentor to Pablo Neruda.

British monarch from 1936 until his death in 1952. Father of Queen Elizabeth II.

President of Brazil from 1898–1903.

Italian striker for Juventus and Chelsea who played at two World Cups.

Celebrated journalist and storyteller, an icon of Brazilian television.

Longest-reigning Egyptian female pharaoh.

Renowned Argentine folk singer in the mid-20th century.

Iconic television host, singer, and actress, dubbed “the Queen of Brazilian Television.”

Playwright and poet, author of A Doll’s House, often referred to as the father of modern drama.

Renowned physician and microbiologist celebrated for his pioneering research on infectious diseases.

Princess of Brazil from 1891–1921.

English writer known for her novels exploring relationships and social class in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

He did it all: author, musician, actor, comedian, talk show host, the list goes on.

Symbol of Total Football who led the Netherlands to the 1974 final.

Captain Socceroo who guided Australia to the 1974 World Cup.

New Zealand professional rugby player, considered the first globabl superstar of rugby, and regarded as one of the most talented sportsmen to have ever lived.

Heroic general who led South America’s fight for independence from Spain.

Latin pop icon nicknamed the Prince of Song.

Spanish conquistador and governor of Asunción, Paraguay. Known for founding Buenos Aires in 1580.

A breaker of molds and expectation, he was one of the most innovative writers of his time.

President of Brazil from 1956–1961.

Striker who set the all-time World Cup record with 13 goals in 1958.

New Zealand's most famous suffragist. Played large role in the country's women's suffrage movement.

Noteworthy writer, poet, and visual artist. Most famous for writing The Prophet.

Stuart king whose conflicts with Parliament led to the English Civil Wars and his eventual execution.

Swedish king who transformed Sweden into a major European power during the Thirty Years’ War.

King of Portugal who, for a time, ruled his kingdom from Brazil.

One of the greatest rulers in Korean history, and invented the native Korean alphabet.

Seventh secretary-general of the United Nations.

León's goalkeeper and first player to appear in five World Cups.

Noted Argentine sculptor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, celebrated for her innovative works.

A tenor for the ages, perhaps the most famous opera singer who has ever lived.

German composer and pianist. One of the most performed composers of classical music today.

Innovative novelist, poet, playwright, and founder of the Brazilian Academy of Letters.

Prominent leader in the Indian independence movement, advocating for social justice and nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule.

Second president of the Philippines.

Famous Jamaican political activist. Founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL or UNIA).

British politician, baroness, and first female prime minister of the United Kingdom. Nicknamed the “Iron Lady.”

Austrian archduchess who became the last queen of France before the French Revolution.

Swedish singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the pop-rock duo Roxette.

Soccer superstar who won World Cups and lifelong glory as both a player and a coach.

Regarded by many as the greatest writer in the Spanish language, one of history’s first novelists, and author of Don Quixote.

Ninth and last emperor of the Aztec Empire.

World War II rebel fighter known as the “White Mouse,” a key figure in the French Resistance.

South African antiapartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist.

AC Milan's Gre-No-Li star who led Sweden to the 1958 World Cup final.

Notable Argentine track and field athlete who won a silver medal in the high jump at the 1948 London Olympics.

Iron-willed Uruguayan captain behind the stunning 1950 Maracanazo.

Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in modern architecture.

Violin virtuoso and composer of the Romantic period, celebrated for his technical skill and compositions such as Zigeunerweisen.

Regarded as one of history’s greatest poets, a Noble Prize winner, famous for his love poems.

First globally recognized Asian footballer and Barcelona scoring legend.

Brazilian footballer and international celebrity. Considered by many to be the greatest player of all time.

Ruled for over 50 years, guiding the UK and other realms through significant social and political change.

First reigning queen of Portugal.

Queen from 1837 to 1901, a period of industrial, political, and scientific advancement in the British Empire.

Actor from Mexico City who struck gold with his portrayal of Don Ramón in the television show El Chavo del Ocho.

Puerto Rican professional baseball Hall of Famer known also for his impactful charity work.

Mexican writer, actor, and comedian, creator of El Chavo del Ocho.

Singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the Bee Gees.

Beloved television personality whose career in telecommunications spanned more than 70 years.

Venezuelan military and political leader who helped free much of South America from Spanish rule.

New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist.

The world’s most celebrated yachtsman and two-time winner of the America’s Cup.

Colonial Mexican author and Hieronymite nun, sometimes called "The Tenth Muse."

Crikey! Wildlife expert and beloved television personality known to fans as “The Crocodile Hunter.”

Brazilian painter, translator, and draftswoman, known as a leading Latin American modern artist.

Māori leader who revitalized Tainui culture and led social and economic reforms in New Zealand.

Writer, educator, social reformer, and founder of Colegio San Josè, one of the country’s first women’s colleges.

Musical icon famous for combining genres and inventing new ones.

This colonial Brazilian dentist and revolutionary hero gave his life in pursuit of an independent republic.

Versatile captain who led Grande Torino to five consecutive Serie A titles.

Central figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest authors and best remembered for his timeless masterpiece, Les Misérables.

Poet, lyricist, diplomat, and bossa nova extraordinaire.

Renowned survivor of the Titanic, Britannic, and Olympic maritime disasters in the early 20th century.

English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

English biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution.

Prime minister of the United Kingdom during World War II. Known for his inspirational speeches.

Austrian composer, prolific and influential in classical music.

Writer and translator who wrote about the legends, ghost stories, and culture of Japan.

Legendary naval commander and one of the most iconic leaders of all time.