Famous Americans Flashcards
Revelutionised American industry by making the first affordable automobile. He became one of the richest and well known Americans.
Henry Ford
Was named the greatest male star in American Cinema by the American Film Industry in 1999. Regarded as a cultural icon. Famous for acting in Casablanca.
Humphrey Bogart
Often referred to as ‘the King’, he was one of the most important cultural icons of the 20th century. His debut album was released in 1956 which is famous for the single blue suede shoes.
Elvis Preasley
Considered one of the greatest professional heavy weight boxers of all time. He was born Classius Clay and was the first and only person to win 3 lineal heavyweight championships.
Muhummad Ali
American Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Known for his non violent resistance.
Martin Luther King, Jr
Test pilot, astronaut, and university teacher who was the first person to walk on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
An American business magnate, software developer, investor, and philanthropist. He is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft Corporation.
Bill Gates
Dubbed the “King of Pop”, this American singer, songwriter, and dancer is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music. He suffered from vitiligo which discolored his skin.
Michael Jackson
Led the Corps of Discovery for President Thomas Jefferson to explore the area from the Mississippi River to the West Coast.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
At the age of sixteen, this Lemhi Shoshone hopped on board the Corps of Discovery to explore the Louisiana Territory for thousands of miles.
Sacagawea
American gangster and crime boss who attained notoriety during the Prohibition Era as the cofounder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. His seven year reign ended when he went to jail at the age of 33.
Al Capone
A Native American Shawnee warrior and chief, who became the primary leader of a large, multi-tribal confederacy in the early 19th century.
Tecumpseh
An American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. He was famous for his more aggressive approuch to civil rights until his assassination in 1965.
Malcom X
American author, political activist, and lecturer, she was the first deaf-blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Helen Keller
The Native American who was best known for keeping peace between her power father Powhatan and the settlers of Jamestown, Virginia.
Pocahontas
