Leaders
Robert E. Lee (1807-1870)
This brilliant military leader faced a grueling decision at the outbreak of the Civil War.
Read more…Sequoyah (c. 1776-1843)
A man whose name meant “Pig’s Foot” in his native language created the first system for writing that language.
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John Hanson (1715-1783)
John Hanson, Maryland senator and patriot who played a pivotal role in early United States politics.
Read more…William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925)
Three time Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan earned the nickname “The Great Commoner” for his staunch defense of the average American citizen. Bryan was born on March 19, 1860 in Salem, Illinois. As an adult, he moved to Lincoln, …
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