Harper Lee was an American novelist that wrote To Kill a Mockingbird and won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize.
Mike Royko, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist, is renowned for his sharp wit, humor, and insightful commentary on politics, culture, and everyday life in Chicago and beyond.
William Faulkner was an American writer, known for his poignant novels and short stories that explored the complexities of the human condition, particularly in the Southern United States.
Henry C. Payne is a renowned American editorial cartoonist known for his thought-provoking commentary and impactful visuals.
Tim Russert was an influential American journalist, television host, and political analyst, best known for his work on NBC's "Meet the Press.
Ida B. Wells was a pioneering African American journalist, suffragist, and civil rights activist who fearlessly crusaded against lynching and fought for equality.
Bernard Bailyn was an American historian and educator, renowned for his groundbreaking work on colonial American history and the Atlantic world.
Edmund S. Morgan was a renowned American historian, known for his impactful contributions to the study and understanding of early American history.
Charles A. Beard was an influential American historian, political scientist, and educator, renowned for his critical analysis of the U.S. Constitution.
George Bancroft was an American historian, statesman, and diplomat known for his comprehensive multi-volume work, "History of the United States.
David Herbert Donald was a renowned American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, best known for his work on Abraham Lincoln.
Henry Steele Commager was an American historian, educator, and prolific author, renowned for his expertise in American history and contributions to the field.
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. was an esteemed American historian, writer, and advisor to presidents, known for his insightful chronicles of U.S. history and politics.
C. Vann Woodward was a renowned American historian, specializing in the history of the Southern United States, whose works challenged long-held beliefs and interpretations.
Samuel Eliot Morison was an American historian, Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his comprehensive biographies and maritime history works.
Edward O. Wilson was an American biologist, researcher, and author, best known for his groundbreaking work on evolution, sociobiology, and biodiversity.
Robert Frost was an American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech.
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, known for her powerful autobiographical works and her enduring impact on literature and culture.
Walter Lippmann, an influential American journalist and political commentator, shaped 20th-century media and political thought.