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American novelist and journalist, a leading figure in American naturalist literature. He is best known for Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, which depicted American society with stark realism.

Japanese thinker. Known for quotes about the relationship between superiors and subordinates.

King of France of the Valois dynasty. He ruled under the regency of his mother Catherine de' Medici, and the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre took place during his reign.

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. He was known for his lyrical poems about nature and is considered one of the forerunners of English Romantic poetry.

Helen Adams Keller

1880 – 1968 · United States

American author and social activist. She overcame deafblindness to graduate from college and devoted her life to disability rights and social justice.

The 43rd President of the United States. He is known for leading the "War on Terror" following the September 11 attacks.

American religious leader. He served for nearly twenty years as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church.

American politician who served in the House of Representatives. He represented South Carolina as a Republican.

British compiler of quotations. Known as editor of Putnam's Dictionary of Thoughts.

American poet and painter known for his experimental poetry with unconventional punctuation and capitalization. He was one of the most innovative poets of the 20th century.