Famous Figures
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Ben Franklin
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Most of us are familiar with Benjamin Franklin’s scientific inventions, and his role as one of the United States’ foremost Founding Fathers. But his ingenuity extended far beyond his most defining accomplishments; Franklin, it seems, was a visionary without limits. For instance, did you know his rustic clothing inspired European copycats? Or that he was instrumental in understanding the Gulf Stream? These lesser-known facets of Franklin's legacy underscore the breadth of his intellect and the enduring impact of his innovations. Here are five fascinating ways Franklin’s forward-thinking approach made him one of the most fascinating ...Read More
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Famous FiguresFact3Jackie Robinson was honorably discharged from the Army after refusing to move to the back of a segregated bus.
Five years before he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson was drafted into the military. He received his notice on April 3, 1942, just a few…
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Famous FiguresFact8Harriet Tubman was a spy during the Civil War.
Though she’s most famous for her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman — better known as “Minty” to her loved ones — wore many hats throughout…
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Famous FiguresFact13Thomas Edison proposed to his second wife in Morse code.
Some proposals are more memorable than others. Take, for instance, Thomas Edison’s second marriage, which began in an appropriately scientific manner when the inventor proposed to Mina Miller via Morse…
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Famous FiguresFact10Maya Angelou was one of San Francisco’s first Black female streetcar conductors.
As a teenager during World War II, Maya Angelou took a job that might seem unexpected for the future renowned author: working as a streetcar conductor in San Francisco. She…
