Mark Twain was a groundbreaking American author, humorist, and social critic, celebrated for classics like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Horace Mann was an American education reformer and abolitionist, instrumental in establishing a system of free, universal public education in the United States.
Henry Steele Commager was an American historian, educator, and prolific author, renowned for his expertise in American history and contributions to the field.
Frederick Lewis Allen was an influential American journalist and historian, best known for his insightful analysis of American society and culture during the early 20th century.