Geronimo was a leader of the Apache who resisted U.S. and Mexican forces to protect his people and their land. He became a symbol of Native American resistance before surrendering in 1886.
Cochise was a respected Apache leader who resisted U.S. military forces in the 1860s to defend his people’s land. He eventually agreed to peace in 1872, helping establish a reservation for the Chiricahua Apache in Arizona.
Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, serving from 1981 to 2006. She was known for her independent, pragmatic decisions that often made her the swing vote on important cases.
John Wesley Powell was an explorer and geologist who led the first recorded expedition through the Grand Canyon in 1869. He later became director of the U.S. Geological Survey, advocating for responsible use of the arid western lands.
Wyatt Earp was a famous lawman and gambler of the American Old West, best known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. He became a legendary figure in frontier history, remembered for his tough reputation and connection to other notable lawmen like his brothers and Doc Holliday.
The Navajo Code Talkers were Native American Marines in World War II who created an unbreakable code using their language. Their secret communications played a crucial role in U.S. victories in the Pacific.
