Andrew Carnegie (1835–1919)
A steel tycoon who became one of the richest men in history, Carnegie spent the last decades of his life giving away 90% of his fortune (approx. $350 million). He...
Clara Barton (1821–1912)
A former teacher and patent clerk, Clara Barton risked her life to bring supplies to the front lines of the Civil War. Her experience taught her that aid must be...
Yarrow Mamout (c. 1736–1823)
Kidnapped from West Africa and enslaved in Maryland for 44 years, Yarrow Mamout is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. A devout Muslim, he worked...
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