Harriet Tubman, born Araminta Ross, was an American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman escaped and subsequently made some thirteen missions to rescue about seventy enslaved people, family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About George S. Patton
General George Smith Patton Jr. was a senior officer of the United States Army who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the Mediterranean theater of World War II, but is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Take a…
30 Fun And Interesting Facts About Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll” or simply “the King.” Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about Elvis Presley. 1. Presley was…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was an American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the founder of the nation’s financial system, the Federalist Party, the United States Coast Guard, and The New York Post newspaper. Take a look below…
30 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About James Madison
James Madison Jr. was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Take a look below for…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Jonas Salk
Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist. He discovered and developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. Born in New York City, he attended New York University School of Medicine, later choosing to do medical research instead of becoming a practicing physician. Take a look below for 30 more interesting and…
30 Awesome And Interesting Facts About Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was an American army general and statesman who served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he was a five star general in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Take a look…
30 Fascinating And Interesting Facts About John Adams
John Adams was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the first Vice President and second President of the United States. He was a lawyer, diplomat, political theorist, and a leader of the movement for American independence from Great Britain. Take a look below for 30 more fascinating and interesting facts about John…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine was an English born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist and revolutionary. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he authored the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution and inspired the rebels in 1776 to declare independence from Britain. Take a look below for 30 more…
30 Interesting And Awesome Facts About Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his stories of mystery and the macabre. He’s widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and America literature as a whole, and he was one of the country’s…