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| George Washington | He led the fight for freedom from England and helped establish a new country. |
| Abraham Lincoln | He was the President of the United States who helped to free African American slaves. |
| Susan B. Anthony | She led the struggle to give women equal rights, including the right to vote. |
| Helen Keller | She overcame her disabilities and worked to help others who were blind and deaf |
| Jackie Robinson | He was the first African American player in the major leagues of baseball. His actions helped to bring about other opportunities for African Americans. |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. | He was an African American minister who worked so that all people would be treated fairly. He led peaceful marches and gave speeches. |
| Annie Sullivan | She was Hellen Keller's teacher and her best friend. |
| Barack Obama | The first African American President of the United States |
