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American physicist, inventor, and engineer who created the world's first liquid-fueled rocket and significantly improved solid-fueled rocket efficiency

American physicist who shared the 1937 Nobel Prize for discovering the diffraction of electrons by crystals

American political philosopher recognized as one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, known for his contributions to modern liberal tradition

American astronaut and politician who was the first American to orbit Earth and served as a U.S. Senator

American computer scientist and United States Navy officer who pioneered machine-independent programming languages and developed COBOL

American actress known for her strong screen presence and versatility across stage, film, and television

American actress and screenwriter known for her versatility and achieving the Triple Crown of Acting, receiving an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Cannes Film Festival Award

American actor known for his powerful performances in a 45-year career, evolving from tough characters to complex roles and earning numerous international awards

American composer and pianist whose compositions creatively blended jazz, popular, and classical music, known for works like Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess

American physicist and inventor who co-developed the maser and laser, earning him the 1964 Nobel Prize in Physics and advising multiple U.S. Presidents

American marine science educator and artist best known for creating the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants

American writer known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, influencing adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres with his prolific output

American television and radio host known for his distinctive interviewing style on CNN's <em>Larry King Live</em> and other programs, conducting over 50,000 interviews

American businessman, computer programmer, and investor who co-founded Microsoft Corporation and was a renowned philanthropist

American general and diplomat who served as the first Black American Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

American comedian, actor, and film director known as the 'King of Comedy' who entertained for seven decades and dedicated his life to humanitarian causes

American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist who popularized folk music and championed civil rights, workers' rights, peace, and environmental causes

American politician, military officer, and writer who served as the only President of the Confederate States during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865

American medical physicist and Nobel laureate who co-developed the revolutionary radioimmunoassay technique, transforming diagnostic medicine

American biochemist and pharmacologist who shared the 1988 Nobel Prize for developing innovative methods of rational drug design, leading to drugs like AZT, azathioprine, and acyclovir

American writer, journalist, and filmmaker known for 11 best-selling books across seven decades, including 'The Naked And The Dead'

American novelist and screenwriter who masterfully shaped the hard-boiled detective genre, known for works like The Big Sleep and his contributions to film

American actor known for his natural performing style and versatility, the first to win two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor, appearing in 75 films

American writer and social activist best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance and an innovator of jazz poetry