Francis H. Pierpont was a key figure in the American Civil War, serving as the governor of the Restored Government of Virginia, instrumental in the formation of West Virginia.
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, known for his expansionist policies and the successful conclusion of the Mexican-American War.
James G. Blaine was a prominent American politician and diplomat, serving as the U.S. Secretary of State and a leading Republican presidential candidate.
William Gladstone was a dominant British statesman and four-time Prime Minister, instrumental in shaping the country's 19th-century politics.