Historic and Political Figures

Benjamin Franklin

Jun 11, 1776

Franklin was one of the founding fathers of the United States and drafted the Declaration of Independence on this date.

Thomas Jefferson Elected as U.S President

Nov 18, 1800

Thomas Jefferson, a draftsman of the Declaration of Independence was elected as the third president of the United States.

Dorothea Dix- Head Nurse

Apr 10, 1861

Dorothea was named Superintendent of woman nurses. This was the first woman to serve at such a high capacity of a federal appointed role.

Frederick Douglass

Sep 24, 1889

Frederick Douglass, a former slave and human rights advocate, was the first African American citizen to hold a high U.S government rank.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Nov 21, 1933

Franklin Roosevelt was the only U.S president to be elected four times. He led the U.S throught the Great Depression and World War II.

Mary Mcleod Buthune

Sep 29, 1935

Mary was an activist who served as president for the National Association of colored women and founded the National Council of Negro women.