2C Important Americans

Aaron	Daphne	Jack	Liam
Arie	Davida	Jacob	Noa
Avi	Dena	Jami	Sophie
Claire	Ignacio	Kate	Yoni

Aaron 2C

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali is a retired former 3-time World Heavyweight Champion and winner of an Olympic light heavy-weight medal. Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father Cassius Clay Sr. who was named for the 19^th century politician Cassius. Ali changed his name after he joined the nation of Islam in 1964. He converted to Islam in 1975. Muhammad Ali was crowned Sportsman of the Century by sports illustrated. His boxing record was 61 total fights with 56 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws. His nickname was “The greatest of all time!”

Arie 2C

George Washington

Colonel Washington commanded Virginia’s frontier troops.  George married Mrs. Martha Dandridge Custis. George was elected delegate to the first Continental Congress. He was elected commander of the Continental Army. On July 4^th the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. On May 25th he was elected President of the Constitutional Convention. In 1789 he elected first president of the United States the United States flag had 13 stars. He was re-elected President of the United States for a second term. In 1793 Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation to keep the United States out of the war. In 1796 Washington published his farewell address, and three years later he died at the age of 67 at Mount Vernon.

Avi 2C

Lou Gehrig

On 1903 June 19^th Lou Gehrig was born. On 1923 he got a contract on the Yankees. In 1939 he stopped playing baseball because he got ALS. On June 2, 1941 he died. Lou Gehrig is famous for being a great baseball player.

Claire 2C

Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross was born Elizabeth Grison on January 1, 1752 in Philadelphia. She was raised in the Quaker faith. She was married 3 times. She married John Ross who was not a Quaker. Betsy opened an upholstery shop. In 1776 Betsy’s husband died in the Revolutionary war. General George Washington came to Betsy’s shop and asked her to make the American flag. She suggested a 5-point star instead of 6-point stars because they were easier to make. Betsy’s flag became the official United State’s flag. Betsy’s second husband Joseph was often away from home so soldiers came to live at her house and called her little rebel. Joseph died in 1782 and she marred Joseph’s friend John Claypool. They had five children together. Unfortunately, Joseph died in 1817. Betsy continued to run her upholstery shop until she retired at the age of 75. Betsy Ross died in 1836.

Daphne 2C

Judy Blume

Judy Blume was born on February 12 in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She graduated from New York University with a degree in Elementry Education. She took a course on writing for children and teenagers at New York University. In 1970, she wrote, “Are you There G-d, It’s Me, Margaret.” Her mom’s name is Ester and her dad’s name Rudolf. She has a brother named David.

Davida 2C

Helen Keller

Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880. At the age of 19 months, she lost her sight and hearing as a result of meningitis. With the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she became the first blind and deaf person to be able to share her ideas and thoughts with other people. She even learned how to talk.

Dena 2C

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. Then in 1944 Martin Luther King JR. graduated from Booker. In 1948 Martin Luther King Jr graduated from Moorehouse College. In 1951 he Eentersed Boston College. In 1953 Martin Luther King Jr. was the most important voice of the American Civil Rights Movement working for equal rights for all. He was famous for using nonviolent resistance to get justice. He died on April 4th.

Ignacio 2C

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was born on Septembe12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama. He moved to Cleveland Ohio. Jessie Owens joined the track team at Fairmount Junior High School. Jessie Owens set three world records and tied a fourth at the big championship. In 1936, Jessie Owens won four gold medals.

Jack 2C

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was born on January 31 near Cairo, Georgia. He moved to Pasadena, California. Jackie starred on football, baseball, basketball, and track teams at UCLA. He served in the U.S. army. He played professional baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Jacob 2C

Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron was born on February 5, 1934. Hank loved his country. Hank loved baseball. Hank’s goal was to be a major league ball player. Soon Hank was playing for the Black Bears. Then Hank was playing for the Indianapolis Clowns. In 1954 Hank joined the Milwaukee Braves. He became the second youngest player to win a national league batting title. In 1958 Hank led his team to a championship. The Braves moved their team to Atlanta. Hank Aaron beat Babe Ruth’s home-run record off the pitcher Jack Billingham,

Jami 2C

Mia Hamm

Mariel Margret Hamm was born on March 17, 1972. She started playing soccer when she was seven. She began playing for the U.S. team at age 15. She went on to play soccer for University of North Carolina. They retired her college jersey when she graduated. In 1991 she was on the world cup team. Mia played on several Olympic teams for the U.S. Mia played for the woman’s professional soccer team called the Freedom. Mia is a good soccer player.

Kate 2C

Betsy Ross

Betsy Ross’s real name was not Betsy it was Elizabeth. When she was born she was Elizabeth Griscom. She was born into a family that wanted to have a couple of children. After school Betsy worked at an upholsterer’s workshop. Her job there was something that had to do with sewing. In November 1773, twenty-one year old Elizabeth eloped with John Ross. They got married in New Jersey. John Ross was wounded in an explosion. Even through his wife tried to heal him back to normal, he died on January 21, 1776. Betsy married her next husband in June 1777. Her next husband was Joseph Ashburn who was a sea captain. They had two daughters, Zillah, who died in her youth, and Elizabeth. Joseph was captured by the British and sent to a prison and died in March of 1782. Once again Betsy married, to a man named John Claypoole. They had five children together. Betsy ran an upholstery shop and may have made shirts for George Washington. Washington asked her to make the flag for the United States and she said yes!

Liam 2C

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany He went to the Luitpold Gymnasium Secondary School. Einstein became a part-time teacher at Bern University. Einsteins moved to Berlin.

Albert discovered E=mc2. E=mc2 means, mass will convert to energy at extremely high speeds or at extremely high tempatures.

Albert Einstein left Europe because of Hitler. After suffering major stomach pains Albert died shortly after midnight.

Noa 2C

Mia Hamm

Mariel Margaret Hamm was born on March 17 1972. She discovered soccer at 7. She began soccer at the age of fifteen. She played soccer for North Carolina. The team captured four NCAA championships. North Carolina retired her college jersey. In 1991. She was on he World Cup team. Mia played on many Olympic teams for the U.S. Mia joined the USA woman's soccer team called The Freedom. Mia is a good soccer player.

Sophie 2C

Milton Hershey

My famous person is Milton S. Hershey. He was born on September 13, 1857 in Derry, Pennsylvania. In 1872 Milton was apprenticed to Joe Royer, a CANDY MAKER! In 1876, Milton moved to Philadelphia to start his own candy business. In1894 Milton began making chocolates as well as caramels. In 1898 Milton married Catherine Kitty Sweeney. Finally in 1905, the Hershey Chocolate Company is completed. In 1906, Milton’s new town is officially named Hershey, Pennsylvania. In 1907 Hershey’s kisses are introduced. In 1945 Milton Hershey dies on October 13 at the age of eighty-eight.

Yoni 2C

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

In 1801 president McKinley was assinated in office. JFK was the first president since McKinley to be shot in office. He was in a motorcade driving through Downtown Dallas. Three bullets shot President Kennedy. People all around were upset. Thirty-two minutes after the attack, he died in the emergency room. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the thirty-fifth president of the United States of America. He belonged to the Democratic Party. President John F. Kennedy was born on May 29^th, 1917. He attended Harvard University. He was married to Jacqueline Bouvier. They had two children. JFK was known for being a good president. Members of both parties liked him. JFK was known as the people’s president.