Archie Van Winkle – A US Marine in the Korean War and the only Alaskan awarded the Medal of Honor. He died in 1986.

Dick Wilmarth – A miner and trapper from Red Devil, Alaska, who was the first winner of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1973.

Cesar Estrada Chavez – He was a Civil rights activist and labor reformer, and the co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association.

Barry Goldwater – Long-serving senator and Republican presidential nominee; considered the godfather of the libertarian movement.

Johnny Cash – Famous folk musician known for hits like “Walk the Line” and “Ring of Fire.”

General Douglas MacArthur – He was the supreme Commander of Allied forces in the Pacific during World War II, who secured Japan’s surrender in 1945.

Sam Walton – The founder of Walmart and Sam’s Club stores.

Paul “Bear” Bryant – A legendary college football coach with 323 victories and six national championships at the University of Alabama.

Joe DiMaggio – The New York Yankees baseball player was the winner of three MVP awards and two batting championships. He was once married to Marilyn Monroe.

Robert Frost – A 20th-century Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, often associated with New England, but was born and raised in San Francisco.

Jack London – An adventurer and author of “Call of the Wild.”

Scott Carpenter – A member of the original seven U.S. astronauts and the second American to circle the Earth in space.

Lon Chaney – A prolific actor of the silent film era, starring in 157 films and best known for portraying the titular characters in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1923) and “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925).

Florence Sabin – A pioneering scientist who broke barriers as the first woman elected to the National Academy of Sciences and to hold a full professorship at Johns Hopkins University.

Benedict Arnold – Renowned traitor of the Revolutionary War, once a close confidant of George Washington, but ultimately sided with the British against him.

Noah Webster – Notable author of the renowned Merriam-Webster dictionary, first published in 1828.

John Brown – Prominent Civil War abolitionist, widely sung about in song.

Annie Jump Cannon – Astronomer known for developing the Harvard Classification Scheme, the earliest effort to categorize stars by temperature.

Henry Heimlich – Surgeon and innovator credited with devising the Heimlich Maneuver, a life-saving anti-choking technique.

Howard Pyle – Renowned illustrator of children’s books and magazines, including “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood” and a series on King Arthur, as well as contributions to St. Nicholas magazine.

Jim Morrison – Frontman for the rock band The Doors.

A. Phillip Randolph – He was a Civil rights activist and prominent labor leader.

Martin Luther King Jr. – Iconic leader of the American Civil Rights movement in the 1960s, renowned for advocating nonviolent civil disobedience.

Flannery O’Connor – Highly acclaimed 20th-century short story writer, celebrated for her literary contributions.

Barack Obama – First African American to be elected President of the United States.

Liliuokalani – Final monarch to reign over the Hawaiian Islands.

Hiram L. Fong – First Asian American and Chinese-American to serve as a U.S. Senator.

Sacagawea – Native American interpreter and guide during the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Ezra Pound – Prominent 20th-century American poet and fascist, charged with treason against the U.S.

Gutzon Borglum – Sculptor responsible for the design and 14-year execution of Mount Rushmore.

Walt Disney – Visionary in visual arts, renowned for creating Mickey Mouse and establishing the Disney empire.

Ernest Hemingway – Prolific American author of the 20th century.

James Dean – Iconic 1950s actor whose life was cut short in a tragic car accident; remembered for his role in “Rebel Without A Cause.”

Wilbur Wright – One of the pioneering Wright brothers, credited with inventing the first airplane.

Buffalo Bill – Known as William Frederick Cody, a prominent figure of the Old American West.

Pauline Esther Phillips – Renowned as Abigail Van Buren of the “Dear Abby” column, the world’s most widely syndicated advice column.

Grant Wood – Renowned painter celebrated for his work “American Gothic.”

Gwendolyn Brooks – First African American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, awarded for her collection “Annie Allen.”

Amelia Earhart – First American woman to obtain a pilot’s license and to complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Muhammad Ali – Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in American history.

Abraham Lincoln – President during the Civil War, known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation, which played a pivotal role in ending slavery in the United States.

Louis Armstrong – Renowned jazz musician, singer, and trumpet player.

Truman Capote – Acclaimed novelist known for works such as “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Huey P. Long, also known as “The Kingfish” – Populist senator known for his advocacy for expanded government services; his life ended tragically by assassination.

Dorothea Dix – She was the Union’s Superintendent of Female Nurses during the Civil War and a prominent advocate for prison and mental health care reform.

Margaret Chase Smith – The first woman to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and the longest-serving female Senator in history at her time.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – He was one of New England’s renowned “Fireside Poets” and the author of “Paul Revere’s Ride.”

Spiro Agnew – Vice President of the United States under Richard Nixon, resigned in disgrace following a lengthy investigation.

John Wilkes Booth – Actor notorious for assassinating President Lincoln.

Frederick Douglass – Renowned abolitionist leader born into slavery.

Benjamin Franklin – Notable inventor, intellectual, and influential leader in the American Revolution.

Edgar Allan Poe – Renowned poet and short story writer known for his macabre tales such as “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.”

Susan B. Anthony – Prominent activist and leader in the fight for women’s suffrage.

Samuel Adams – Dubbed the “Father of the American Revolution” for his role in organizing events like the Boston Tea Party.

Clara Barton – Trailblazing nurse during the American Civil War and founder of the Red Cross.

Henry Ford – Transformed the American automobile industry by pioneering mass production techniques and making cars accessible to the middle class.

Charles Lindbergh – Aviator renowned for completing the first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.

F. Scott Fitzgerald – Notable writer of the 1920s, acclaimed for his novel “The Great Gatsby.”

Judy Garland – Renowned singer and actress, best known for her iconic role in “The Wizard of Oz.”

Charles Schulz – Esteemed cartoonist and creator of the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip, considered one of the most influential cartoonists in history.

Elvis Presley – Iconic rock ‘n’ roll singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and ’60s.

Tennessee Williams – Renowned playwright known for works such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “The Glass Menagerie.”

B.B. King – Legendary guitarist nicknamed the “King of Blues” for his profound influence on the genre.

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) – Notable author of the Gilded Age, famous for works such as “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn.”

Jesse James – The infamous outlaw and leader of a Wild West-era gang.

Maya Angelou – Renowned poet, author, and actress, celebrated for her autobiographical masterpiece, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.”

Yogi Berra – He was a baseball player and catcher for the New York Yankees, a key figure in winning 10 World Series titles.

Martha Jane Canary (Calamity Jane) – Frontierswoman, entertainer, and humanitarian known for her adventurous spirit in the American West.

Gary Cooper – Iconic star of over 100 Western films.

Robert “Evel” Knievel – Renowned motorcycle daredevil known for his daring stunts and holding the world record for most broken bones (37).

Fred Astaire – Renowned actor, singer, and dancer, celebrated for his iconic collaborations with Ginger Rogers on stage and screen.

Malcolm X – Prominent leader of the 1960s Black Power movement, known for his advocacy for racial empowerment and civil rights.

Susette La Flesche – Notable Native American writer, lecturer, and advocate, serving as a spokesperson for Native American rights.

Pat Nixon – She was the wife of President Nixon and active philanthropist.

James E. Casey – The founder of the United Parcel Service (UPS), and was a pioneering figure in the parcel delivery industry.

Sarah Josepha Hale – An author and journalist who edited the first periodical for American women, Ladies’ Magazine, and famously wrote the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

Alan Shepard – American astronaut and one of the original NASA Mercury Seven, known as the first American to travel into space in 1961.

Frank Sinatra – Renowned singer and actor, widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

Charles Addams – Cartoonist famous for creating “The Addams Family” characters.

Joseph Campbell – Not the founder of Campbell’s Soup; he was a renowned mythologist and author known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion.

William Hanna – Animator and producer, co-founder of Hanna-Barbera cartoons, known for creating iconic shows such as The Jetsons, The Flintstones, and Yogi Bear.

Conrad Hilton – Entrepreneur and founder of the Hilton Hotels chain, a pioneer in the hospitality industry.

Lucille Ball – Iconic actress and comedian, best known for her role in the classic sitcom “I Love Lucy.”

Norman Rockwell – Renowned painter celebrated for his depictions of American life and culture.

Lou Gehrig – Legendary baseball player known for his record-breaking streak of 2,130 consecutive games played and his battle with ALS, commonly known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease.”

Teddy Roosevelt – 26th President of the United States, remembered for his conservation efforts and founding of the National Parks system.

Herman Melville – Author of the classic novel “Moby-Dick,” considered one of the greatest works of American literature.

Caleb Bradham – Founder of Pepsi-Cola, originally created as a digestive aid.

Nina Simone – Renowned singer, composer, and prominent Civil Rights activist.

Andrew Jackson – Seventh President of the United States, known for his military career and controversial policies.

Peggy Lee – Renowned jazz and pop singer of the 20th century, known for providing vocals in Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp.”

Lawrence Welk – Musician and television host famous for hosting The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982.

Eric Sevareid – Esteemed journalist who collaborated with Ed Murrow as one of “his boys” and notably reported on the Fall of Paris during WWII.

Thomas Edison – Prolific inventor with over 1,000 patents, best known for inventions such as the light bulb and phonograph.

Ulysses S. Grant – Prominent Civil War general and 18th President of the United States.

Annie Oakley – Trailblazing American female superstar and exhibition sharpshooter.

Woody Guthrie – Influential folk singer and poet, known for his role as a prominent voice during 20th-century America’s upheavals.

Mickey Mantle – Renowned baseball player, notably associated with the New York Yankees.

Chief Joseph – Leader of the Nez Perce tribe, known for his leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 in an attempt to reclaim lost territory.

Raymond Carver – Writer and poet credited with revitalizing the American short story genre during the 1980s.

Louisa May Alcott – Noted novelist, best known for her work “Little Women.”

Robert Fulton – Renowned inventor credited with the development of the first commercially successful steamboat.

Arnold Palmer – Legendary golf star, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, with a signature beverage named after him.

Daniel Boone – Pioneer of the American West and notable captain in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

H.P. Lovecraft – Influential 20th-century writer known for his contributions to horror and science fiction literature.

Nicholas Brown – Key figure in the ratification of the American Constitution and founder of Brown University.

Mary McLeod Bethune – Child of former slaves who rose to prominence as the founder of the National Council of Negro Women and served as vice president of the NAACP.

Dizzy Gillespie – Renowned composer and pioneering jazz musician known for his innovative style.

Crazy Horse – Revered warrior of the Lakota tribe, known for leading numerous resistances against the encroachment of white settlers on Lakota land.

Gladys Pyle – Trailblazing figure as the first woman elected to the United States Senate.

Davy Crockett – Politician and frontiersman renowned for his defense of the Alamo during the Texan fight for independence.

Cordell Hull – Longest-serving Secretary of State (11 years) under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, notably during World War II.

Mary Kay Ash – Entrepreneur and founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, a renowned cosmetics company.

Dwight D. Eisenhower – 34th President of the United States, serving during the post-World War II era of the 1950s.

Buddy Holly – Influential figure in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, often referred to as one of its founding fathers.

Butch Cassidy – Infamous outlaw known as the “Robin Hood of the West,” led a gang responsible for one of the most successful bank robberies in history.

Philo Farnsworth – Inventor credited with the creation of electric television.

Calvin Coolidge – 30th President of the United States, known for his conservative policies and leadership during the 1920s.

Stephen Douglas – US Senator who opposed Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 Presidential Election, advocating for popular sovereignty and popular will.

Joseph Smith – Religious leader and founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint Movement, considered a key figure in American religious history.

Thomas Jefferson – Founding Father, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the 3rd President of the United States.

Nat Turner – Preacher who led one of the most impactful slave rebellions in US history, later becoming an emblem of resistance during the 1960s black power movement.

George Washington – Founding Father, distinguished Revolutionary War general, and the 1st President of the United States.

Bing Crosby – Highly acclaimed actor, comedian, and musician, renowned as the first multimedia star in history due to his immense popularity and success.

Jimi Hendrix – Influential guitarist of the 1960s, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to music.

Pearl S. Buck – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and novelist, acclaimed for her literary works.

Katherine Johnson – Mathematician whose calculations were crucial to the success of NASA’s first manned spaceflights, a pivotal figure in space exploration history.

Booker T. Washington – Influential educator, author, orator, and African-American civil rights leader during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his contributions to education and social change.

John Bardeen – Two-time Nobel Prize-winning physicist and co-inventor of the transistor, a pivotal figure in the development of modern electronics.

Joseph McCarthy – US Senator known for leading a controversial campaign against alleged Communists and Communist sympathizers in the government, film industry, and other sectors during the Cold War era.

Orson Welles – Influential actor and director, celebrated for his groundbreaking work in film, theater, and radio.

Jackson Pollock – Influential abstract expressionist painter known for his unique drip painting technique.

Washakie – Leader of the Shoshone people during the mid-19th century, renowned for his diplomacy and leadership.

Robert R. Wilson – Physicist known for his leadership in the Manhattan Project and for his role in establishing the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.