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Who are the five people from history you'd like to have dinner with?

You're invited to a dinner with five of your historical heroes. Whom would you choose? Turkey with Abe Lincoln? Sushi with Cleopatra? Pizza with Pizarro? We posed this question to the esteemed historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin. See whom she picked and vote for who'd make it to the top of your list.

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    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

    Dancer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died unexpectedly in 2009.

    Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He released the best-selling album in history, Thriller, in 1982. He died...

    • he was the king of rock and music

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    • he was the king of rock and music

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    • Nice

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    • Nice

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    • Nice

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    Janet Jackson

    Janet Jackson

    Dancer, Producer, Singer / 1966 -

    The younger sister of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary history. Her albums include Control and Rhythym Nation.

    The younger sister of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary history. Her albums include Control and Rhythym Nation.

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    Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln

    Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1809 - 1865

    Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.

    Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He preserved the Union during the U.S. Civil War and brought about the emancipation of slaves.

    • i would really love to meet him!!!

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    • i would really love to meet him!!!

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    • A great man who died for recognizing the value of all men, women, and children no matter their color, religion or place in society. I would ask about his war strategy and slavery.

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    • A great man who died for recognizing the value of all men, women, and children no matter their color, religion or place in society. I would ask about his war strategy and slavery.

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    Patrick Swayze

    Patrick Swayze

    Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1952 - 2009

    Patrick Swayze was a Golden-Globe winning, beloved actor, as well as a singer, songwriter, and dancer, who died of pancreatic cancer in September of 2009.

    Patrick Swayze was a Golden-Globe winning, beloved actor, as well as a singer, songwriter, and dancer, who died of pancreatic cancer in September of 2009.

    • His movies meant alot to me growing up, as well as seeing his love of dance, & the neverending love for his wife. That, to me, is rare. I hope to own all of his movies someday. R.I.P. Patrick. You were another that was taken from us way too early. Now the movie, Ghost has a whole new feeling since you, too, left this world & left behind your lady love...

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    Jermaine Jackson

    Jermaine Jackson

    Singer / 1954 -

    Jermaine Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5 music group and brother to Michael Jackson.

    Jermaine Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5 music group and brother to Michael Jackson.

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    Jesus Christ

    Biblical Figure
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    Albert Einstein

    Physicist
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    Martin Luther King Jr.

    Civil Rights Activist, Minister
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    Marilyn Monroe

    Pin-up, Film Actress
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    Jimi Hendrix

    Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
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    Elvis Presley

    Singer, Film Actor
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    George Washington

    U.S. President, General
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    Nikola Tesla

    Engineer, Inventor
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    Julia Child

    Television Personality, Journalist, Chef
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    Mark Twain

    Writer
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    Johnny Cash

    Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist
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    Lucille Ball

    Television Actress, Comedian
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    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Diplomat, U.S. First Lady
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