Biographies - Icons of History

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Some of the world's most influential historical figures.
Gandhi
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Mohandas K. Gandhi was a man of peace who spent most of his life preaching nonviolence to gain equality and freedom for the people of India.

Henry Ford
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From humble beginnings, Henry Ford's math skills and love for machines propelled him into history; He pioneered automobile technology and invented the assembly line; Ford's dedication shaped our world.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only man elected 4 times as President of the United States; crippled by polio, he led a stricken nation through the dark days of the Great Depression and World War II with an eternal optimism.

John F. Kennedy
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John F. Kennedy was the 35th. President of the United States; he fought for civil rights, inspired the U.S. space program, and provided decisive leadership and courage during the tense days of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Ronald Reagan
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Nearly 70 years-old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest person ever elected president; after a movie career in Hollywood, Reagan went into politics and was elected Governor of California; he was twice elected President of the United States.