Karl Malone is a two-time NBA MVP, 14-time All-Star, and 11-time All-NBA selection. He is the second-leading scorer in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. He is remembered for his philanthropic work and will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

L. Frank Baum was an American author, playwright, and filmmaker best known for his children’s fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote several books, plays, and films, including The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus and The Patchwork Girl of Oz. His works have been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions, and he is remembered as one of the most influential authors of children’s literature.

Glenn Ford (1916-2006) was an American actor who had a long and successful career in Hollywood, best known for his roles in films such as Gilda, The Big Heat, and Blackboard Jungle. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died in 2006 at the age of 90.

Thomas Nast was a pioneering cartoonist who used his art to shape public opinion and influence political events. He created the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey, popularized Santa Claus and helped bring down the corrupt Tammany Hall political machine. His legacy lives on in the form of the Thomas Nast Award.

Ormsby B. Thomas was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1845 in New York City. He was educated at Columbia University and went on to become a successful businessman and philanthropist, donating to charitable causes and supporting the arts. His legacy lives on in the institutions and organizations he supported.

Annette O'Toole is an American actress, dancer, and singer who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. She is known for her roles in films and TV shows, and is an animal lover and active supporter of animal rights. She is married to actor Michael McKean and has two children. Annette continues to appear in TV shows and films, inspiring aspiring actors.

James T. Johnston was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1887. He joined the US Army in 1906 and rose to the rank of Captain. After WWI, he retired and opened a grocery store, restaurant and hotel. He was a successful businessman and philanthropist, remembered for his generosity and integrity. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Frank Lucas was a notorious drug dealer and organized crime boss in Harlem, New York City in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was known for his innovative business tactics, ruthlessness and close association with Bumpy Johnson. His life was the subject of the 2007 film American Gangster and he died in 2019 at the age of 88.

Joyce Meyer is a popular Christian author and speaker known for her practical, down-to-earth approach to teaching the Bible. She emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God and encourages her listeners to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible. Her books, audio recordings, and television programs have helped countless people to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible and to live a life of faith. Her legacy will continue to live on for generations to come.

Edward Zorinsky was a dedicated public servant and advocate for human rights and civil liberties. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and was a vocal opponent of the Vietnam War and passionate supporter of Israel. He was honored with the Edward Zorinsky Federal Building and Lake in Omaha. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched and causes he championed.

Carly Fiorina is a trailblazer in the business world, the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company and a major American technology company. She is a strong advocate for women's rights and education, and founder of the Fiorina Foundation. Her career is an inspiration to many.

Virginia Grey was an American actress who appeared in over 100 films and television shows. She was best known for her roles in The Women (1939), The Maltese Falcon (1941), and The Big Sleep (1946). She retired from acting in 1981 and died in 2004 at the age of 87. Her legacy lives on in the many films and television shows she appeared in.

Charles Billinghurst was a respected military officer and renowned scientist. He was educated at Eton and Cambridge, and served in the British Army in the Second Anglo-Afghan War and Third Anglo-Burmese War. He was a prolific writer and professor at Cambridge, and was awarded the Order of the Bath. He was a pioneer in mathematics and physics, and an advocate for education, leaving a lasting legacy.

Josiah Gilbert Holland was a Congregational minister's son, educated at Amherst College. He was a journalist, poet, and educator, remembered for his poem "The Chambered Nautilus" and his work as the first president of Wesleyan University. He advocated for the Union during the Civil War and wrote several books.

Larry Thompson was born in Los Angeles in 1965. He excelled in school and went on to attend UCLA and Stanford, eventually becoming a successful business executive. He was known for his innovative strategies and creative problem-solving skills, and his legacy lives on in the success of the companies he worked for and the lives he touched.

Zalmay Khalilzad is an Afghan-American diplomat and political scientist who has served in various high-level positions in the US government, including as Ambassador to the UN, Afghanistan and Iraq. He has been instrumental in rebuilding Afghanistan and Iraq after the fall of the Taliban and Saddam Hussein, and is currently leading negotiations with the Taliban to end the war in Afghanistan.

Robert Taylor was an American actor known for his good looks and ability to portray a wide range of characters. He began his career in 1932 and rose to stardom in Hollywood, appearing in films such as "Camille" and "Waterloo Bridge". He later focused on television roles, starring in "The Detectives" and "The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor". He died in 1969 and is remembered as one of Hollywood's most beloved stars.

Josiah Willard Gibbs was a precocious child and gifted mathematician who went on to become a professor of mathematical physics at Yale. He published numerous papers and books on topics such as thermodynamics, vector analysis, and statistical mechanics. He is credited with developing the Gibbs free energy equation and is considered one of the most influential scientists of the 19th century.

Theodore Olson is an American lawyer and former US Solicitor General. He is best known for his successful representation of George W. Bush in Bush v. Gore and Citizens United v. FEC. He has argued numerous cases before the Supreme Court, including Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. He has had a long and distinguished career, inspiring many young lawyers to pursue public service.

L. Patterson is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Patterson Technologies and the Patterson Foundation. He was raised in a working-class family and attended the University of Michigan. He founded Patterson Technologies in 2003 and the Patterson Foundation in 2008 to provide educational opportunities to underserved communities. He is also a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and has donated millions to organizations fighting systemic racism.