People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people
Jefferson Davis - President of The Confederate States of America - first took office as a provisional leader. He was elected to the position on Novemb...
This image depicts a request from President Jefferson for westward exploration.
On May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy addressed a joint session of Congress. He proposed, in that speech, to send Americans to the Moon.
Lt. Colonel James Doolittle and his “Raiders” were aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8), en route to their planned take-off location (in the Pacific Ocean...
J.M. Barrie often traveled with the Llewelyn-Davies boys after their parents died.
J.M. Barrie never really got over the sadness he felt when several of the Llewelyn-Davies boys endured more tragedies in their lives.
Portrayed by Keira Knightley, in "The Imitation Game," Joan Clarke was a brilliant mathematician who worked on breaking Enigma's naval code during Wor...
At the age of thirteen, while in her parents' garden, Joan of Arc began to see visions of saints.
John Adams, who was part of the Declaration-of-Independence-drafting committee, argued in favor of approving Lee's Resolution to sever the colonies' t...
John Dunlap played a key role in disseminating important news of the day in his printed broadsides. He produced the first printed versions of America'...
In his Friendship 7 space capsule, John Glenn is the first American to orbit Earth, becoming an instant hero in the process. His historic trip takes p...
Learn about John Hancock through the Library of Congress records.
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