Leader biographies
Discover the stories, ideas, and achievements of remarkable leaders from across history.
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Jimmy Carter
Being the 39th President of the United States and a lifelong helper of people around the world
Joan of Arc
A brave young leader who helped inspire France during a difficult time in history
Joe Biden
Being the 46th President of the United States and serving many years helping people in government
John Adams
Being the second President of the United States and a leader in America’s fight for independence
John F. Kennedy
He was the 35th President of the United States and inspired people with hopeful ideas about public service and space exploration.
John Quincy Adams
He was the 6th President of the United States and a talented diplomat who helped shape America’s role in the world.
John Tyler
Becoming the first Vice President to take over as President of the United States
Julius Caesar
A famous Roman leader who helped shape the Roman Republic and improve the calendar we use today.
Kamala Harris
Being the first woman and first person of Black and South Asian heritage to serve as Vice President of the United States
King Henry VIII
Being the King of England who loved learning, music, and made big changes to his country.
Kofi Annan
Being a world leader who worked for peace as Secretary-General of the United Nations
Kwame Nkrumah
Leading Ghana to independence and becoming its first prime minister and president
LeBron James
Being one of the greatest basketball players of all time and a leader on and off the court
Louis XIV
He was the long-reigning king of France known as the "Sun King" who helped make France a center of art and culture.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Serving as the 36th President of the United States and helping pass important laws to improve education and civil rights.
Magic Johnson
A legendary basketball player famous for his amazing passes and leadership with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mahatma Gandhi
Leading India to independence using peaceful protest and nonviolence
Marcus Aurelius
Being a Roman emperor who wrote wise thoughts about kindness, self-control, and doing the right thing.
Margaret Thatcher
Being the first woman to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Martin Van Buren
Being the 8th President of the United States and a skilled political organizer
Mary Kay Ash
Founding Mary Kay Cosmetics and inspiring people with her positive business values
Meiji Emperor
Leading Japan during a time of big change that helped modernize the country
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Helping start Mexico’s fight for independence and inspiring people to seek freedom and fairness.
Millard Fillmore
Being the 13th President of the United States and supporting education and learning
Moses
A great leader and teacher who helped guide the Israelites and shared important laws.