Throughout history, certain men and women have stood out as larger-than-life figures who changed the world. They were not always born with fame, wealth, or power. Many began in obscurity, facing hardship, rejection, or failure. What set them apart was their mindset, perseverance, and vision. Lege

Welcome Back! We begin our Legends Series with one of history’s greatest thinkers: Socrates. Living in Athens nearly 2,500 years ago, he didn’t build monuments or leave behind books. Instead,

Welcome Back! After Socrates and his student Plato came Aristotle - one of the most influential thinkers of all time. His ideas shaped philosophy, science, politics, and education for centurie

Welcome Back! We now turn from the West to the East, to the wisdom of Confucius. Living in China over 2,000 years ago, Confucius was not a king or conqueror. He was a teacher, a philosopher, a

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-king of Rome. He ruled one of the most powerful empires in history, yet he is remembered not only as an emperor but as a Stoic

Welcome Back! Our next legend is St. Augustine, one of the greatest minds in Christian history. He began life chasing pleasure and success, but found himself restless and unsatisfied. His sear

Welcome Back! Our journey now brings us to St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the greatest theologians and philosophers of the Middle Ages. Known as the “Angelic Doctor,” Aquinas sought to bring toget

Welcome Back! Our final legend in the Wisdom &amp; Philosophy section is C.S. Lewis, one of the most beloved Christian writers of the 20th century. Known for works like Mere Christianity</

Welcome Back! Our first legend in the Freedom &amp; Human Rights section is George Washington, the man often called the Father of the United States. He was not only the first president but als

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. He is remembered as the leader who held America together during its greatest crisis - the Civil War -

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Frederick Douglass, a man who escaped slavery and rose to become one of the greatest voices for freedom in American history. With courage, intelligence, and un

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Harriet Tubman, known as the “Moses of her people.” Born into slavery, she escaped to freedom and then risked her life again and again to lead others out of bo

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Susan B. Anthony, a tireless fighter for women’s rights and social reform. Born in 1820, she spent her life challenging the belief that women should remain sil

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister and civil rights leader who became the face of nonviolent resistance in America. His words, actions, and vision he

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Mahatma Gandhi, the leader who helped free India from British rule through nonviolent resistance. Gandhi’s life showed the world that courage does not always l

Welcome Back! Our final figure in this section is Nelson Mandela, the South African leader who fought against apartheid and became the nation’s first Black president. Mandela spent 27 years in

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Joan of Arc, a young peasant girl from France who became a military leader and a saint. At just 17 years old, she claimed she was called by God to lead France

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister who led his country through World War II. At a time when Britain stood almost alone against Nazi Germany, Churchi

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. Known for his boundless energy and bold spirit, Roosevelt lived what he called “the strenuous life

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born into poverty in the Caribbean, he rose to become a soldier, statesman, and the natio

Welcome Back! Our final legend in Courage &amp; Leadership is General George S. Patton, one of the most famous American commanders of World War II. Known for his fiery personality, bold tactic

Welcome Back! We now enter the Science &amp; Innovation section with Leonardo da Vinci, perhaps the greatest example of human curiosity and creativity. Born in 1452, da Vinci was not only an a

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Isaac Newton, one of the most brilliant scientific minds of all time. Living in the 17th century, Newton uncovered the laws of motion and gravity, discoveries

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor and visionary whose ideas shaped modern electricity and technology. Born in 1856, Tesla imagined inventions far ahead of h

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Marie Curie, a scientist whose groundbreaking discoveries forever changed medicine and physics. Born in Poland in 1867, Curie faced enormous obstacles as a wom

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Thomas Edison, one of the most prolific inventors in history. Born in 1847, Edison is credited with holding over 1,000 patents and bringing inventions like the

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Albert Einstein, the physicist whose theories revolutionized how we understand space, time, and energy. Born in Germany in 1879, Einstein developed the theory

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Wernher von Braun, the rocket engineer whose vision helped take humanity beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Born in Germany in 1912, von Braun dreamed of space travel

Welcome Back! Our final figure in Science &amp; Innovation is Katherine Johnson, the brilliant African American mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASA’s space missions. Born in

Welcome Back! We now enter the Foundational U.S. Figures section with Benjamin Franklin, one of the most remarkable men of the American founding. Born in 1706, Franklin was a printer, inventor

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States. Born in 1743, Jefferson was a statesman

Welcome Back! Our next legend is James Madison, often called the “Father of the Constitution.” Born in 1751, Madison helped design the framework of American government, ensuring that liberty w

Welcome Back! We’ve already met Alexander Hamilton earlier in the series as a man of vision and ideas, but here we revisit him in the Foundational U.S. Figures section to focus on his role in

Welcome Back! Our final figure in the Foundational U.S. section is John Adams, the second president of the United States and one of the key architects of independence. Adams was not always the

Welcome Back! Our next legend is unlike any other in this series: Jesus Christ. More than a teacher, healer, or prophet, He is the Son of God and Savior to billions. His life, death, and resur

Welcome Back! Our next legend is St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in Christian history. Born in Italy in the late 12th century, Francis gave up wealth and comfort to live

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Mother Teresa, known worldwide for her compassion and service to the poorest of the poor. Born in 1910 in Albania, she became a Catholic nun and later founded

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Pope John Paul II, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the modern era. Born in Poland in 1920, he became pope in 1978 and served for more than 25

Welcome Back! Our final legend in this section is Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian who stood against the Nazi regime during World War II. Born in 1906, Bonhoeffer chose the

Welcome Back! Our next legend is William Shakespeare, often called the greatest playwright in history. Born in 1564 in England, Shakespeare wrote plays and poems that have shaped language, cul

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Jane Austen, one of the most beloved novelists in English literature. Born in 1775, Austen wrote novels that captured the complexities of love, family, and soc

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Mark Twain, often called the father of American literature. Born Samuel Clemens in 1835, Twain captured the spirit of America through novels, essays, and lectu

Welcome Back! Our final figure in Arts, Expression &amp; Influence is Maya Angelou, the poet, singer, dancer, actress, and activist whose words lifted generations. Born in 1928, Angelou overca

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple and a pioneer of the digital age. Born in 1955, Jobs combined technology with design to create products that transformed th

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. Born in 1971 in South Africa, Musk dreamed of changing the world

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Malala Yousafzai, a young woman whose bravery has made her a global voice for education and human rights. Born in Pakistan in 1997, Malala spoke out against th

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States. Born in 1911, Reagan rose from humble beginnings as an actor and governor to become a leader who inspir

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States and the first African American to hold the office. Born in 1961, Obama’s rise from community organizer to

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Billy Graham, one of the most influential Christian evangelists of the 20th century. Born in 1918, Graham preached to over 200 million people in more than 180

Welcome Back! Our next legend is Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, professor, and author whose work has reached millions worldwide. Born in 1962, Peterson rose to prominence through hi

Welcome Back! Our final legend in this series is Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States. Born in 1946, Trump built a career in business, entertainment, and politics.