Blackbeard, whose real name was Edward Teach, was a notorious pirate who terrorized the seas off the coast of North America and the Caribbean during the early 18th century. He was known for his fearsome appearance, including his long black beard. He was eventually killed in a battle with the Royal Navy.

John Quincy Adams was the 6th US President (1825-1829). He was a diplomat and Secretary of State under James Monroe. As president, he supported national infrastructure and education, but faced opposition and was not re-elected. Adams later served in the House of Representatives until his death in 1848.

Fiorello La Guardia was a US Congressman and the 99th Mayor of New York City, from 1934 to 1945. He cleaned up corruption, improved city services, and helped the poor. He was a progressive reformer, fought against Tammany Hall, and welcomed immigrants.

Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and hair care pioneer. She developed and sold cosmetics and hair care products for Black women. She became America’s first self-made female millionaire.

Charlemagne would lead the Germanic peoples for nearly four decades fervently fighting for Christianity while himself having multiple wives and mistresses. He was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor in 800 and died in 814.

Donut Dollies were young, educated and vivacious women sent into the Vietnam warzone to boost troop morale and a much-needed break from war. Donut Dollies were often caught between mortar and sniper fire, giving them first-hand knowledge of the stressors of war.

Moe Berg was a mediocre journeyman baseball player who leveraged his education and multilingualism to travel to Japan and provide espionage for the FDR administration ahead of the outbreak of WWII.