Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is the wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Prior to her role as first lady, she was a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community-outreach worker.
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States, and the second to be impeached. He oversaw the country's longest peacetime economic expansion.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury is best known as one of the rock world's most versatile and engaging performers and for his mock operatic masterpiece, "Bohemian Rhapsody."
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is the creator of the 'Harry Potter' fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.
Michael B. Jordan
Actor Michael B. Jordan is known for his critically acclaimed roles in 'Fruitvale Station,' 'Creed' and the hit superhero flick 'Black Panther.'
Squanto
Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, was a Native American of the Patuxet tribe who acted as an interpreter and guide to the Pilgrim settlers at Plymouth during their first winter in the New World.
Mahershala Ali
American actor Mahershala Ali has won acclaim for his roles in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' and 'Luke Cage,' and the film 'Moonlight,' which earned him an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale was a renowned 19th-century writer and editor who pushed for girls’ education reform and the establishment of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
Sylvester Stallone
One of the most popular action stars in cinematic history, Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone is best known for portraying boxer Rocky Balboa and Vietnam War veteran John Rambo.
Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky is a former White House intern best known for her affair with President Bill Clinton.
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