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Famous Americans and their contributions

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Rosa Parksrefused to give up her seat on a bus
George Washingtonleader of the Continental Army
George Washington Carverfarmer, who taught others about crops
Benjamin Franklinstarted the first volunteer fire department
Abraham Lincolnstopped slavery
Hellen Kellerworked for the rights of the disabled
Rosa Parksher actions in Montgomery helped bring about changes in America
Jackie Robinsonfirst African American in major league baseball
Martin Luther King, Jr.peaceful activist for personal freedoms
Susan B. Anthonyfought for women's rights
Thurgood Marshallfirst African American justice on the Supreme Court
Thomas Jeffersonwrote the Declaration of Independence
Thurgood Marshallhelped end segregated schools
George Washingtonknown as 'The Father of our Country"
Thomas Jeffersonthird president of the United States
Abraham Lincolnwanted the United States to stay as one country, president during the Civil War
Helen Kellerbecame blind and deaf at a young age
Benjamin Franklinstarted the first public library
Jackie Robinsonhad a rough life but worked hard at his sport

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