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Jackie Robinson burst onto the civil rights scene by breaking the color barrier of major league baseball in 1947. Robinson continued the cause and became close friends with Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jackie Robinson burst onto the civil rights scene by breaking the color barrier of major league baseball in 1947. Robinson continued the cause and became close friends with another rising star in the civil rights movement -- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Sometimes your mug isn't as original as you'd like it be. Considering there are over 7 billion people on this earth, someone's bound to be your doppelganger, and these historical figures and celebrities prove just that.
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Famous Lookalikes
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Hollywood stars often get flack for their extravagant lifestyles, and sometimes they seem to be far removed from the rest of us. Not so for all celebrities, though—a surprising number of stars have taken on the big responsibility of serving in the United States Armed Forces. We know them as actors, athletes, musicians, and comedians, but these brave individuals have actually put their lives on the line for their country. Here's a look at celebrity enlistees.
Celebrity Enlistees
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Who was the first African-American boxing champ? How about World Cycling champ? Who was the first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal? What year did Jackie Robinson break baseball's color barrier? Who was Althea Gibson and what first did she achieve? Detail our collection of pioneering African-American athletes for the answers to these and many more questions, and explore our African-American Firsts: Athletes photos gallery.
African-American Firsts: Athletes
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