George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Missouri during the Civil War and later became a renowned agricultural scientist and inventor. He is best known for his work at Tuskegee Institute and his innovative research on crop rotation and alternative uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Mark Twain was a famous American author and humorist best known for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He grew up in Missouri and used his experiences along the Mississippi River to shape his storytelling.
Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States, taking office after Franklin D. Roosevelt's death in 1945. He is known for making the decision to use atomic bombs in World War II and for guiding the country through the early years of the Cold War.
Jesse James was a notorious American outlaw and bank robber who led the James-Younger Gang in the post-Civil War era. He became a legendary figure of the Wild West, both feared and romanticized, before being killed by a member of his own gang in 1882.
