NATIONAL NEW YORK DAY

September 20, 2026August 21, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 14 Comments

As we continue our tour of the states, September 21 brings us to the perfect time to honor National New York Day.

People & Places

The Lenape people populated the land now known as New York. They’re also known as the Delaware Indians. Their settlements also spread across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and parts of Delaware and Connecticut. However, the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle the area and named it New Netherland.

Settlements and trading posts developed up and down the Hudson River. Albany, the state capital, was once called Beverwijck and the center of the fur trade. In 1624, the Dutch established a settlement on Nutten Island named New Amsterdam. Two years later, they would move to Manhattan Island, and the colony flourished.

Over time, the settlement exchanged hands between the Dutch and British several times, each without bloodshed. The first exchange, in 1664, would name it New York.

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Independence & Influence

After delcaring independence, the colonies later created the Articles of Confederation. Soon they discovered a stronger governing document was needed.

While New York sent three delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, only Alexander Hamilton remained to sign the final document. A Federalist, Hamilton held strong opinions that could potentially influence the framing of the young nation’s new governing document. For one, Hamilton supported a life term of service for the President.

Hidden Treasures

Bannerman’s Castle, Beacon

Museum of the American Gangster, New York

Old Dutch Church at Sleepy Hollow, Sleepy Hollow

Buffalo Central Terminal, Buffalo

Abandoned Girl Scout Camp, Sodusuffalo

From the timeless halls of Ellis Island to the epic beauty of Niagara Falls and breathtaking Adirondacks, New York is infused with grand vistas and endless historical paths to retrace. With New York City as the epitome of a melting pot long before the term was coined, the state is full of inspiration for artists, sparks intelligent debate and philosophical discussion.

New York Symbols

State Capital – Albany
State Nickname – The Empire State
State Motto – Excelsior
State Slogan – I Love NY
State Bird – Eastern Blue Bird
State Reptile – Snapping Turtle
State Flower – Rose
State Fruit – Apple State Shell – Bay Scallop
State Tree – Sugar Maple
State Gemstone – Garnet
State Insect – Nine – Spotted Ladybug

NEW YORK FLAVOR

Nailing down New York food is like trying to see all the important sites in one long weekend. It’s just not possible. So, we’ll just name a few and you’ll just have to graze your way through the state tasting the rest.

Buffalo Wings
Peppermint Pig
Tomato Pie
Waldorf Salad
Salt Potatoes
Chicken Riggies
Melba Sauce
Sponge Candy
Utica Greens
Grape Pie
Mini Dogs

Explore More….

Looking for an adventure? Take a road trip for your next vacation. Chances are you’ll find a lot more than 50 reasons to enjoy the scenery. Whether visiting family and friends or another specific spot, do some road tripping to some scenic vistas and appreciate the history, flavor and cultures along the way.

MARTIN VAN BUREN (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862)
MILLARD FILLMORE (January 7, 1800 – March 8, 1874)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919)
FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945)
DONALD TRUMP (June 14, 1946 -)

Notable People

Clement Clarke Moore – Poet – (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863)

The Poet of Christmas Eve, a Life of Clement Clarke Moore, 1779-1863

Norman Rockwell – Painter Illustrator – (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978)

My Adventures as an Illustrator: The Definitive Edition — Norman Rockwell

Walt Whitman – Poet – (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892)

Walt Whitman Poetry Collection: Leaves of Grass, Various Works and Poems, and A Complete Biography of Walt Whitman

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Elizabeth Jennings Graham – Activist – (1830 – June 5, 1901)

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Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady – (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962)

You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life — The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt

Louis Bouche’ – Artist – (March 18, 1896 – August 7, 1969)

Louis Bouché : Arrangement : 1930 : Archival Art Print

Shirley Chisholm – Congresswoman – ( November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005)

Shirley Chisholm: First Black Congresswoman

Vince Lombardi – Football Coach – (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970)

Run to Daylight!: A Week in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers

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NATIONAL VIRGINIA DAY

September 13, 2026August 21, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 14 Comments

On September 14th, National Virginia Day recognizes one of the original 13 colonies and the 10th state to ratify the Constitution.

Mountains in the west stretch south and east toward swamps and islands. The population is as varied as the scenery, too. From the picturesque small towns of the Old Dominion state to bustling cities and cavernous valleys, the state’s complex depth of history and topography creates unique and breathtaking experiences.

Official Virginia State

State Capital – Richmond
State Nickname – Old Dominion
State Motto – Sic semper tyrannis
State Bird – Northern Cardinal
State Flower – Flowering Dogwood
State Dog – American Foxhound
State Reptile – Eastern Garter Snake
State Fish – Brook Trout
State Drink – Milk
State Fossil – Chesapecten jeffersonius
State Rock – Nelsonite
State Shell – Oyster
State Tree – Flowering Dogwood
State Song – Our Great Virginia
State Insect – Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Virginia’s proximity to Washington D.C. makes it ideal for government commuters and tourism to the U.S. Capital. Many of our nation’s headquarters can be found in Virginia including the Central Intelligence Agency, National Fish and Wild Life Service, and the Department of Defense. Many of these agencies can be found in the world’s largest office building, the Pentagon! In fact, more Virginians work for the U.S. government than any other state.

On National Virginia Day, we explore the people, the places, and the flavors that have developed long before European settlers arrived.

Explore More…

Virginia Presidents

As the earliest established colony, Virginia’s roots run deep in the political process. More Virginians have been elected president than from any other state, including the first for a total of eight in all. A Virginian hasn’t been elected since 1917 to the highest office of the United States.

Hidden Treasure

Caverns Crozet Tunnel – Afton President Heads – Croaker Chapman Mill Historic Site – Broad Run

Virginia Flavor

Smoked Trout
Saucy’s BBQ Sandwhich
Homemade Apple Butter
Brunswick Stew
Fried Chicken & Black Eyed Peas
Turkey Cassarole
Cherry Pie
Pimento Cheese
Chesapeake Crabcakes
Rappahannock Oysters

The farm rich land of Virginia supplies a menu full of orchard delights, delicacies from the sea and classic bbq. Virginia’s Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay makes for excellent access to fresh Rappahannock oysters and crab. Add excellent opportunities for trout fishing, anglers and seafood lovers rejoice! When in the South, BBQ is a purification ritual. Fried chicken with black-eyed peas is on the menu, too. We all know the first president was born here, so it should be no surprise that cherry pie the must have dessert – even if he didn’t chop down that tree. Make sure to enjoy some homemade apple butter. It’s an excellent spread on English muffins for breakfast or added to waffles. Sub the jelly on your PB&J at lunch; it’s divine. Makes a great snack, too!

Notable People

Pocahontas – Native American Historical Figure – (1596 – March 1617)

Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma: The American Portraits Series First Edition, Kindle Edition

by Camilla Townsend (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

Meriwether Lewis – Explorer – (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809)

The Complete Journals of Lewis and Clark (100 Copy Collector's Edition) Hardcover – September 8, 2020

by Meriwether Lewis (Author), William Clark (Author) — The Complete Journals of Lewis and Clark

by Meriwether Lewis (Author), William Clark (Author)

Booker T. Washington – Civil Rights Activist – (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915)

Up From Slavery Paperback – March 10, 2020

by Booker T. Washington (Author)

Edith Wilson – First Lady – (October 15, 1872 – December 28, 1961)

Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Hardcover – Illustrated, October 17, 2016

by William Hazelgrove (Author) — Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson Hardcover – Illustrated

by William Hazelgrove (Author)

Edith Wilson (First Ladies) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

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by Jill C. Wheeler (Author)

Willa Cather – Author – (December 7, 1873 – April 24, 1947)

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Patsy Cline -Singer – (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963)

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Gabby Douglas – Olympian – (December 31, 1995 – )

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NATIONAL MASSACHUSETTS DAY

August 16, 2026August 10, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 2 Comments

National Massachusetts Day on August 17th recognizes the first New England colony and the sixth state to join the Union. Named after the indigenous people who populated the area when explorers (and later the pilgrims) first arrived, Massachusetts became an incubator for independence, education, and industry.

Cradle of Liberty

It should come as no surprise that the state earned the name of Cradle of Liberty. After all, Massachusetts hosted the founding of the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party. The list of notable names from history grows long from Massachusetts. Of course, their stories and the historic events leading up to the founding of a country make for fascinating tales.

Patriots come to mind first, but don’t stop there! Poets, inventors, authors, politicians, architects, activists, athletes and those who have managed the amazing. It’s much too long for these pages. So, we encourage you to explore them further during National Massachusetts Day!

With her numerous bays and abundant shorelines, Massachusetts offers many seaside escapes. Discover mountain exploration inland, and for those who seek urban adventure, encounter adventures there, too. Everywhere you go, there’s history, beauty, and perhaps a bit of an adjustment to the New England language. Either way, dive into the food, the past and the future of Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Flavor

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Boston Cream Pie
Cranberry Juice
Corn Muffin
Cod
Fried Clams
Fluffernutter
Boston Cream donut
Clam Chowder
Cranberry

Massachusetts Day Flavor

We’ll start with the obvious when the topic of Massachusetts food comes to the table: Boston Cream Pie. What other states would this layered, hot milk cake hail from? Well, to be specific, it was created in 1856 in the kitchen of the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston and is still made there today.

Next, we turn to the salty sweet combination of Fluffernutter. A blended combination of marshmallow fluff and peanut butter, Fluffernutter became a household name in New England in the 1960s.

On July 3, 1916, Lawrence and Bessie Woodman fried the first clam at their roadside concession stand in Essex, Massachusetts. The rest, as they say, is history. Massachusetts has been in love ever since. Speaking of clams, don’t forget the chowder.

For those who like a less fishy flavor of the sea, cod is the way to go. Massachusetts celebrates the Sacred Cod. A notable cape is named after it. Also, it’s their state fish.

Finally, and tastefully, Massachusetts is one of five states known to grow cranberries. It’s their state berry and juice, too! Of course, each state has a wide list of favorite combinations of flavors. Share with us your Massachusetts favorites!

Massachusetts State Symbolism

State Capital – Boston
State Nickname – The Bay State
State Motto – Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
State Bird – Black – Capped Chickodee
State Flower – Mayflower
State Animal –
State Folk Dance – Square Dance
State Fish – Cod
State Dessert – Boston Cream Pie
State Fossil – Dinosaur Tracks
State Mineral – Babingtonite
State Tree – American Elm
State Song – All Hail to Massachusetts
State Gemstone – Rhodonite
State Folk Hero – Johnny Appleseed
State Heroine – Deborah Samson Shurtleff
State Insect – Ladybug

Notable People

Squanto- Native American Guide – (c.1585 – November 1622)

Squanto (The Inside Guide: Famous Native Americans) Library Binding – August 15, 2020

by Ann Byers (Author) — Squanto (The Inside Guide: Famous Native Americans)

by Ann Byers (Author)

Benjamin Franklin – Founding Father – (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790)

The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Kindle Edition

by H. W. Brands (Author)

John Hancock- Patriot – (January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793)

John Hancock: Merchant King and American Patriot Kindle Edition

by Harlow Giles Unger (Author)

Eli Whitney – Inventor – (December 8, 1765 – January 8, 1825)

Susan B. Anthony – Activist – (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906)

Susan B. Anthony (Illustrated) Kindle Edition

by Alma Lutz (Author)

Theodore Seuss Geisel – Author – (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991)

Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination Kindle Edition

by Brian Jay Jones (Author) — Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination

by Brian Jay Jones (Author)

Dr. Seuss's Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks) Hardcover – Box set, September 22, 2009

by Dr. Seuss (Author) — Dr. Seuss’s Beginner Book Collection (Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks) Hardcover – Box set, September 22, 2009

by Dr. Seuss (Author)

Dr. Seuss's Second Beginner Book Collection (Beginner Books(R)) Hardcover – Illustrated, September 27, 2011

by Dr. Seuss (Author), Random House (Illustrator) — Dr. Seuss’s Second Beginner Book Collection (Beginner Books(R)) Hardcover – Illustrated, September 27, 2011

by Dr. Seuss (Author), Random House (Illustrator)

John F. Kennedy -President – (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)

George H. W. Bush – President – (June 12, 1924 -)

George W. Bush: The American Presidents Series: The 43rd President, 2001-2009 Kindle Edition

by James Mann (Author), Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (Editor), & 1 more

Donna Summer – Singer/Songwriter – (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012)

Ordinary Girl: The Journey Kindle Edition

by Marc Eliot (Author), Donna Summer (Author) Format: Kindle

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One of my favorites.

Emeril Lagasse – (October 15, 1959 -)

Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse

Season 1

Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders (Emeril's) Kindle Edition

by Emeril Lagasse (Author) — Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders (Emeril’s) Kindle Edition

by Emeril Lagasse (Author)

Martha Ballard – Midwife – (1735 – May 1812)

A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Kindle Edition
by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (Author) — Midwife’s Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Kindle Edition

by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (Author)

Hidden Treasures

Salem Witch House – Salem Hammond Castle Museum – Glouster Franklin Park’s Overlook Shelter Ruins – Boston (See National Connecticut Day Notable People, Frederick Olmsted for more information). Fort Standish – Hull Dr. Seuss Museum – Springfield

NATIONAL GEORGIA DAY

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

The 13th colony and the 4th state to enter the Union, National Georgia Day recognizes the natural wonders and immense complexities of this bastion of Southern culture.

Georgia’s founder, James Oglethorpe, settled the colony’s first capital, Savannah. Georgia would go on to have four more capitals, Augusta, Louisville, Milledgeville and finally, Atlanta

Politically and socially, a divide has always seemed to exist. Considering Georgia was initially established as a barrier of fortification between South Carolina’s southern border and the Spanish settled in Florida, perhaps Georgia lived up to destiny.

Official Symbols

State Capital – Atlanta
State Nickname – Peach State
State Motto – Wisdom, Justice & Moderation
State Slogan – Georgia on my mind
State Bird – Brown Thrasher
State Amphibian – Green Tree Frog
State Crop – Peanut
State Flower – Cherokee Rose
State Tree – Live Oak
State Fish – Largemouth Bass
State Fruit – Peach
State Fossil – Shark Tooth
State Insect – Honey Bee

To Sign or Not to Sign

Georgia initially prohibited slavery in 1735. Of the 13 original colonies, she was the only one to do so. The prohibition lasted 15 years. Leading up the Revolution, Georgia leaned toward supporting the crown and was the single colony not in attendance at the First Continental Congress.

During the Second Continental Congress, Georgia first sent one delegate, Lyman Hall. However, Hall didn’t vote because he only represented a single parish in Georgia. The colony later sent Button Gwinnett and George Walton as official delegates. All three signed the Declaration of Independence.

Wars were destructive for Georgia. Her people and the economy suffered, and the resistance to social change persisted.

During the 20th century, industrial and technological advancements found a niche in Georgia’s economy. A hub for airlines, military bases and international corporations, Georgia rebounded once more.

Georgia Flavor

Brunswick Stew
Boiled Peanuts
Fried Chicken
Vidalia Onions
Corn Bread
BBQ
Okra
Biscuits & Gravy
Pecan Pie
Grits

When it comes to Georgia, words that come to mind include home-cookin’ and comfort food. Don’t be surprised by the serving size, the number of fried foods or desserts. Two things are certain, they’re made from the heart, and they are delicious!

Just about anything can be fried, including okra, green tomatoes, chicken, seafood and Vidalia onions. Since 1986, those sweet onions grow in Vidalia and 20 Georgia counties, and nowhere else by Geogia law.

Peaches are to Georgia like sunshine is summer. Take a bite out a ripe one and let the juice run down your chin. Or, enjoy all the wonderful peach pastries or canned peaches Georgia has to offer. From pies to jellies, there are so many ways to bring the flavor of Georgia home with you.

Grab a Coca-Cola and some boiled peanuts to enjoy the summer weather. Georgia is home to Coca-Cola and enjoying salty peanuts go back to the Civil War era.

Overall, Georgia’s history is fertile for inspiration. Alongside the peach orchards and cotton fields surge crops of masterful artists, musicians, writers, and poets. Their experiences with the beauty, history, and humanity of Georgia fill the eyes and ears with more than can be appreciated in one visit.

Hidden Treasures

Titan I Missile – Cordele
Gold’n’Gem Grubbin – Cleveland
Giant Peanut Monument – Ashburn
The Big House – Macon
Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village and Discovery Center – Americus
Pasaquan – Buena Vista
The Tree that Owns Itself – Athens
Rousakis Plaza Echo Square – Savannah
A Century of Hats – Savannah
Hindu Temple of Georgia – Fayetteville
Warm Springs – Warm Springs, GA

Tomochichi – Yamacraw Chief (1644 – October 5, 1739)

Rebecca Latimer Felton – U.S. Senator (June 10, 1835 – January 24, 1930)

Juliette Gordon Low – U.S. Girl Scouts Founder – (October 31, 1860 – January 17, 1927)

Tom Smith – Horse Trainer – (May 20, 1878 – January 23, 1957)

Ty Cobb – baseball Player (December 18, 1886 – July 17, 1961)

Blind Willie McTell – Blues Pioneer (May 5, 1889 – August 19, 1959)

Margaret Mitchell – Author (November 8, 1900 – August 16, 1949)

Jackie Robinson – Baseball Player (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972)

James E. Carter – President – October 1, 1924

Martin Luther King Jr. – Civil Rights Activist (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

Clarence Thomas – Supreme Court Justice – June 23, 1948

Julia Roberts – Actress – October 28, 1967

Cam Newton – Football Player – May 11, 1989

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NATIONAL ALASKA DAY

June 27, 2026May 18, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

On June 28th, National Alaska Day recognizes the largest state to join the union and the Nation’s Last Frontier.

Not only is Alaska the largest state, but it is also home to the highest mountain peaks in the country, including Mt. Denali. In The Last Frontier, it’s possible to test the theories associated with the Bering Land Bridge. Check out the remote and intriguing location of North America’s history.

Populated by Inuit, Yupik, Tlingit, and others long before Russian and European explorers found their way to the Arctic land, Alaska supported the indigenous people with sufficient whale fat, beaver, and fish.

Alaska Official

State Capital – Juneau
State Nickname – The Last Frontier
State Motto – North to the Future
State Bird – Willow Ptarmigon
State Flower – Alpine Forget Me Not
State Mammal – Moose
State Fish – King Salmon
State Fossil – Wolly Mammoth
State Mountain – Denali
State Tree – Spitka Spruce
State Sport – Dog Mushing
State Song – Alaska’s Flag
State Gemstone – Jade

The Land of the Midnight Sun led to the next great gold rush. In the Yukon, many would venture into the rugged North expecting to find riches in the Klondike. Those who did, would find it difficult to get it back out again…alive.

The Iditarod takes place in Alaska and runs 1,150 miles from Anchorage to Nome in honor of Leonhard Seppala. In 1925, he along with several other mushers delivered much-needed anti-diphtheria serum to Nome.

The immense Denali National Park and Preserve is home to glaciers, fossil records, and a study in geology. All along the Alaska Range, the pristine wilderness provides hikers the most well-marked trails outstanding views and peaceful vistas.

Hidden Treasures

Dr. Seuss House – Wasilla

Santa Claus House – North Pole

Totem Bight State Historical Park – Ketchikan

Chicken of Chicken – Chicken

Famous People

Elizabeth Jean Wanamaker Peratrovich – Advocate – (July 4, 1911 – December 1, 1958)

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Marie Smith Jones – Eyak member – (May 14, 1918 – January 21, 2008)

Virgil Franklin Partch – Cartoonist – (October 17, 1916 – August 10, 1984)

John Paragon – Actor – (December 9, 1954 – )

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Velma Wallis – Author – (1960 – )

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Curt Schilling – Baseball player – (November 14, 1966 – )

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Mario Chalmers – Basketball player – (May 19, 1986 – )

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Smoked Salmon
Wild Game
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Fresh Berries
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Clement Clarke Moore – Poet – (July 15, 1779 – July 10, 1863)

Norman Rockwell – Painter Illustrator – (February 3, 1894 – November 8, 1978)

Walt Whitman – Poet – (May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892)

Elizabeth Jennings Graham – Activist – (1830 – June 5, 1901)

Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady – (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962)

Louis Bouche’ – Artist – (March 18, 1896 – August 7, 1969)

Shirley Chisholm – Congresswoman – ( November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005)

Vince Lombardi – Football Coach – (June 11, 1913 – September 3, 1970)

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Pocahontas – Native American Historical Figure – (1596 – March 1617)

Meriwether Lewis – Explorer – (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809)

Booker T. Washington – Civil Rights Activist – (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915)

Edith Wilson – First Lady – (October 15, 1872 – December 28, 1961)

Willa Cather – Author – (December 7, 1873 – April 24, 1947)

Patsy Cline -Singer – (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963)

Gabby Douglas – Olympian – (December 31, 1995 – )

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Squanto- Native American Guide – (c.1585 – November 1622)

Benjamin Franklin – Founding Father – (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790)

John Hancock- Patriot – (January 23, 1737 – October 8, 1793)

Eli Whitney – Inventor – (December 8, 1765 – January 8, 1825)

Susan B. Anthony – Activist – (February 15, 1820 – March 13, 1906)

Theodore Seuss Geisel – Author – (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991)

John F. Kennedy -President – (May 29, 1917 – November 22, 1963)

George H. W. Bush – President – (June 12, 1924 -)

Donna Summer – Singer/Songwriter – (December 31, 1948 – May 17, 2012)

Emeril Lagasse – (October 15, 1959 -)

Martha Ballard – Midwife – (1735 – May 1812)

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Tomochichi – Yamacraw Chief (1644 – October 5, 1739)

Rebecca Latimer Felton – U.S. Senator (June 10, 1835 – January 24, 1930)

Juliette Gordon Low – U.S. Girl Scouts Founder – (October 31, 1860 – January 17, 1927)

Tom Smith – Horse Trainer – (May 20, 1878 – January 23, 1957)

Ty Cobb – baseball Player (December 18, 1886 – July 17, 1961)

Blind Willie McTell – Blues Pioneer (May 5, 1889 – August 19, 1959)

Margaret Mitchell – Author (November 8, 1900 – August 16, 1949)

Jackie Robinson – Baseball Player (January 31, 1919 – October 24, 1972)

James E. Carter – President – October 1, 1924

Martin Luther King Jr. – Civil Rights Activist (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968)

Clarence Thomas – Supreme Court Justice – June 23, 1948

Julia Roberts – Actress – October 28, 1967

Cam Newton – Football Player – May 11, 1989

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Famous People

Elizabeth Jean Wanamaker Peratrovich – Advocate – (July 4, 1911 – December 1, 1958)

Marie Smith Jones – Eyak member – (May 14, 1918 – January 21, 2008)

Virgil Franklin Partch – Cartoonist – (October 17, 1916 – August 10, 1984)

John Paragon – Actor – (December 9, 1954 – )

Velma Wallis – Author – (1960 – )

Curt Schilling – Baseball player – (November 14, 1966 – )

Mario Chalmers – Basketball player – (May 19, 1986 – )

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