Famous American Face-Off

As a Native American who spoke English, I helped white settlers As a Native American who spoke English, I helped white settlers. I served as their teacher, guide, and peace negotiator with neighboring tribes. Squanto Sitting Bull

As a Native American who spoke English, I helped white settlers As a Native American who spoke English, I helped white settlers. I served as their teacher, guide, and peace negotiator with neighboring tribes. Squanto Sitting Bull

As a Native American woman, I helped white explorers on a mapping expedition, a walking journey of 5,000 miles. I served as their guide and saved them from hunger and danger. Pocahontas Sacagawea

As a Native American woman, I helped white explorers on a mapping expedition, a walking journey of 5,000 miles. I served as their guide and saved them from hunger and danger. Pocahontas Sacagawea

Elizabeth Cady Stanton My husband worried and my friends gasped at my shocking idea - women should have the right to vote. “Have it, we must. Use it, we will!” Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton My husband worried and my friends gasped at my shocking idea - women should have the right to vote. “Have it, we must. Use it, we will!” Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cady Stanton

“ I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves …are, and henceforward shall be free... and that the … government … will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.” -from the Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson

“ I do order and declare that all persons held as slaves …are, and henceforward shall be free... and that the … government … will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.” -from the Emancipation Proclamation Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson

Coretta Scott King Mary McLeod Bethune I had a dream - to start a school for African American girls. My first students used burnt wood for pencils and crushed berries for ink. As a teacher and leader, I stood up for quality education for African Americans. Coretta Scott King Mary McLeod Bethune

Coretta Scott King Mary McLeod Bethune I had a dream - to start a school for African American girls. My first students used burnt wood for pencils and crushed berries for ink. As a teacher and leader, I stood up for quality education for African Americans. Coretta Scott King Mary McLeod Bethune

My mother taught me to be a good citizen and to get involved My mother taught me to be a good citizen and to get involved. She gave food and lodging to poor farm workers, who worked in unfair conditions. I followed in her footsteps as their teacher and fought for change. Dolores Huerta Cesar Chavez

My mother taught me to be a good citizen and to get involved My mother taught me to be a good citizen and to get involved. She gave food and lodging to poor farm workers, who worked in unfair conditions. I followed in her footsteps as their teacher and fought for change. Dolores Huerta Cesar Chavez

Willie Mays Jackie Robinson I was the first African American to play major league baseball. I played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and we won six World Series. After I retired from baseball, I continued to work for civil rights. Willie Mays Jackie Robinson

Willie Mays Jackie Robinson I was the first African American to play major league baseball. I played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and we won six World Series. After I retired from baseball, I continued to work for civil rights. Willie Mays Jackie Robinson

Eunice Kennedy Shriver I had a sister with special needs, who was an important person in my life. I wanted to improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. I founded the Special Olympics and helped to change laws for them. Eleanor Roosevelt Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver I had a sister with special needs, who was an important person in my life. I wanted to improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. I founded the Special Olympics and helped to change laws for them. Eleanor Roosevelt Eunice Kennedy Shriver

As a minority woman, I achieved great academic success and became a doctor. I traveled to Africa and Asia to treat the poor. Then, I returned to the United States and fulfilled my dream – to become an astronaut. Mae Jemison Ellen Ochoa

As a minority woman, I achieved great academic success and became a doctor. I traveled to Africa and Asia to treat the poor. Then, I returned to the United States and fulfilled my dream – to become an astronaut. Mae Jemison Ellen Ochoa

John Glenn James Lovell My space mission is best remembered for the call for help: “Houston, we have a problem.” John Glenn James Lovell

John Glenn James Lovell My space mission is best remembered for the call for help: “Houston, we have a problem.” John Glenn James Lovell