Famous Figures
6 Myths and Misconceptions About George Washington
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George Washington undoubtedly led an extraordinary life, which makes it hard to separate legend from reality. He was the only U.S. President to be unanimously elected to office, despite having no formal schooling past the age of 15, and he remains one of the most famous military leaders in United States history. Common depictions of Washington include a young Virginian boy chopping down cherry trees and, later, a dignified statesman proudly posing in a powdered wig. But some of the best-known aspects of the former President’s life aren’t historically accurate. Here are six common myths ...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…
