Leader Biographies

A brave young leader who helped inspire France during a difficult time in history

Being the 46th President of the United States and serving many years helping people in government

Being the second President of the United States and a leader in America’s fight for independence

He was the 35th President of the United States and inspired people with hopeful ideas about public service and space exploration.

He was the 6th President of the United States and a talented diplomat who helped shape America’s role in the world.

Becoming the first Vice President to take over as President of the United States

A famous Roman leader who helped shape the Roman Republic and improve the calendar we use today.

Being the first woman and first person of Black and South Asian heritage to serve as Vice President of the United States

A legendary king of Britain known for the Knights of the Round Table and the sword Excalibur

Being the King of England who loved learning, music, and made big changes to his country.

Being a world leader who worked for peace as Secretary-General of the United Nations

Leading Ghana to independence and becoming its first prime minister and president

Being one of the greatest basketball players of all time and a leader on and off the court

He was the long-reigning king of France known as the "Sun King" who helped make France a center of art and culture.

Serving as the 36th President of the United States and helping pass important laws to improve education and civil rights.

Leading India to independence using peaceful protest and nonviolence

Being a Roman emperor who wrote wise thoughts about kindness, self-control, and doing the right thing.

Being the first woman to become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Being the 8th President of the United States and a skilled political organizer

Founding Mary Kay Cosmetics and inspiring people with her positive business values

Leading Japan during a time of big change that helped modernize the country

Helping start Mexico’s fight for independence and inspiring people to seek freedom and fairness.

Being the 13th President of the United States and supporting education and learning

A great leader and teacher who helped guide the Israelites and shared important laws.

Helping the poor and sick and teaching the world about kindness and caring.