Learn About The 50 States
Click on any of the names below to find out more...
Looking for a famous American?
This page presents short biographies of more than 200 famous American's drawn from our unit, "The 50 States." These personalities are arranged by theme.
Just click a theme at the top of the page to view a selection list for that theme.
African Americans:
Artists:
| Gutzon Borglum | William Hanna | Marsden Hartley |
| Winslow Homer | Peter Hurd | Bill Mauldin |
| Jackson Pollock | Howard Pyle | Norman Rockwell |
| Gilbert Stuart | Andrew Wyeth |
Business Leaders:
National "Characters":
Cultural Figures:
Inventors:
Pioneers and "Firsts":
Politicians & Activists:
Scientists:
Sports Figures:
Accomplished Women:
Writers & Poets:
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