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July 14, 2023
John Deere
John Deere was an American blacksmith and inventor who founded the Deere & Company, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. He is known for inventing the first commercially successful steel plow, which revolutionized farming in the 19th century.
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July 3, 2023
Robert Watson-Watt
Robert Watson-Watt was an engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first practical radar system during World War II. His work revolutionized air defense and helped to win the war.
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June 30, 2023
Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes was an American business magnate, investor, aviator, engineer, film director, and philanthropist. He was one of the wealthiest people in the world during his lifetime and was known for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle.
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June 16, 2023
Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. He is also known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel in 1804.
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June 12, 2023
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Kaiser Wilhelm II was the last German Emperor, who ruled from 1888-1918. He led Germany in World War I, until his abdication and exile abroad.
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May 31, 2023
King George III
King George III: British monarch from 1760-1820. Ruled during American Revolution, suffered from mental illness, lost colonies, and sparked constitutional changes.
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May 22, 2023
Hernando de Soto
Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who played a significant role in the colonization of the Americas. He is best known for his expeditions to Florida, where he established the first European settlement in the United States. De Soto also explored much of the southeastern United States and was instrumental in the conquest of the Inca Empire in South America.
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