1. Amazing Grace, the song
In 1773, the song that would become known as “Amazing Grace” was first used in a sermon in England…
20. Pete Rose
Pete Rose is among the leaders of several baseball stat categories and even served as a player manager…
19. Patsy Mink
Patsy Mink earned acclaim for her leadership on social issues such as poverty, segregation, and gender equality…
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…
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…
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…
15. Geronimo
Geronimo was a notable military strategist, medicine man, and warrior from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache people…
14. Helen Keller
Helen Keller advocated for disability rights after graduating from Radcliffe College…
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…
12. Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a dedicated social reformer throughout her life including women’s suffrage and abolitionism…