Week 1
1. Claire Lee Chennault
Claire Lee Chennault assumed command of the American Volunteer Group of the Republic of China, also called “The Flying Tigers.”
2. Pat Summitt
Pat Summit’s coaching record was a stunning 1098-208, including leading the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in college basketball…
3. George C. Marshall
In 1953, George C. Marshall won the Nobel Peace Prize for his economic and political commitment to rebuild Europe after World War 2…
4. Josefa Llanes Escoda
During World War 2, Josefa Llanes Escoda was a part of the Filipino resistance against the Japanese Occupation…
5. Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was US President, a soldier, conservationist, statesmen, naturalist, historian, and more…
Week 2
6. Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan became First Lady of the United States in 1981 and reinforced the image of the First Lady as a policy advocate for the US President…
7. Charles W. Whittlesey
Charles Whittlesey earned a US Medal of Honor for his leadership during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I…
8. Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph’s achievements earned her recognition throughout the world and gave her significant influence over younger generations…
9. Bill Walsh
Bill Walsh earned several accolades as a professional football coach including three Super Bowl Championships in the National Football League.
10. Betty Ford
Betty Ford served as the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 and helped to construct a view of the First Lady as a political personality…
Week 3
11. John Wooden
John Wooden is one of the most highly accomplished coaches in the history of United States college basketball and is respected around the world…
12. Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a dedicated social reformer throughout her life including women’s suffrage and abolitionism…
13. Bear Bryant
Bear Bryant is considered a legend among college football coaches. As a coach, he won over 300 games and lost less than 100 games…
14. Helen Keller
Helen Keller advocated for disability rights after graduating from Radcliffe College…
15. Geronimo
Geronimo was a notable military strategist, medicine man, and warrior from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache people…
Week 4
16. Bethany Yellowtail
Bethany Yellowtail learned to sew from her family and uses her knowledge and skills as a fashion designer to celebrate her heritage…
17. John Chaney
John Chaney earned respect as a leader through his work as a college basketball coach and his ability to teach leadership to players…
18. Frances Perkins
Frances Perkins was appointed Secretary of Labor in 1933 and helped guide the US workforce through the Great Depression and World War 2…
19. Patsy Mink
Patsy Mink earned acclaim for her leadership on social issues such as poverty, segregation, and gender equality…
20. Pete Rose
Pete Rose is among the leaders of several baseball stat categories and even served as a player manager…