Daniel Boone was a legendary American frontiersman, known for his pioneering exploration and settlement of Kentucky.
Zebulon Pike was an intrepid American explorer and soldier who discovered a significant mountain range that now bears his name, the Pike's Peak.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who discovered the Pacific Ocean from the New World in 1513.
Ahmet Kaya was a Turkish poet, musician, and activist known for his provocative lyrics and advocacy for Kurdish rights.
Piet Retief was a prominent leader in the Great Trek, a Dutch-speaking South African voortrekker who sought independence from British rule.
William R. Willcox was an accomplished American lawyer and politician, remembered for his influential role in shaping the country's legal landscape.
Julien Dubuque was a French-Canadian explorer, trader, and founder of the city of Dubuque, Iowa, whose contributions shaped the Midwest's early development.
John Colter, an American explorer and mountain man, is renowned for his daring exploits in the uncharted western frontier, including the discovery of Yellowstone National Park.
Frank Kameny was a pioneering American gay rights activist, instrumental in the removal of homosexuality from the American Psychiatric Association's list of mental disorders.
Mae West was a trailblazing American actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her wit, glamour, and provocative performances.