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Michigan History Famous Michiganders
Who Am I?
Mr. Reece 2013
I was loyal to my family, friends, territory, and country.
I made many long journeys in a birch canoe. When I explored the Michigan Territory, I
liked what I saw!
I am ….
Who Am I?
I was loyal to my family, friends, territory, and country.
I made many long journeys in a birch canoe. When I explored the Michigan Territory, I
liked what I saw!
I am Lewis Cass
Who Am I?
I played for the Detroit Tigers from 1905-1926.
I was one of the best baseball players of all time.
Unfortunately, I was known for having a bad temper.
I am ….
Who Am I?
I played for the Detroit Tigers from 1905-1926.
I was one of the best baseball players of all time.
Unfortunately, I was known for having a bad temper.
I am …. Ty Cobb
Who Am I?
I spent much of my childhood in Monroe, Michigan.
I was a general in the Civil War. I was killed by Indian Warriors in the Battle
of Little Big Horn.
I am ….
Who Am I?
I spent much of my childhood in Monroe, Michigan. I was a general in the Civil War. I was killed by Indian Warriors
in the Battle of Little Big Horn. I am … Gen. George Custer
Who Am I?
My family moved to Grand Rapids when I was 2 years old.
I graduated from the University of Michigan where I played on the football team.
I became the 38th president of the United States.
I am ….
Who Am I?
My family moved to Grand Rapids when I was
2 years old. I graduated from the University of Michigan
where I played on the football team. I became the 38th president of the United
States.
I am …. Gerald Ford
Who Am I?
A son of Italian immigrants, I was a first generation American.
My first big job was as an engineer at the Ford Motor Company where I worked my way up to president.
In 1979 I became president of the dying Chrysler Corporation which I brought back to its feet.
I am ….
Who Am I?
A son of Italian immigrants, I was a first generation American.
My first big job was as an engineer at the Ford Motor Company where I worked my way up to president. In 1979 I became president of the
dying Chrysler Corporation which I brought back to its feet.
I am …. Lee Iacocca
Who Am I?
I was born in 1863 in Dearborn, Michigan. In 1893 I became Chief Engineer of Edison
Illuminating Company in Detroit. I had a dream of “producing an automobile
that was reasonably priced, reliable, and efficient.”
I am most famous for my Model T. I founded Ford Motor Company.
I am ….
Who Am I?
I was born in 1863 in Dearborn, Michigan. In 1893 I became Chief Engineer of Edison
Illuminating Company in Detroit. I had a dream of “producing an
automobile that was reasonably priced, reliable, and efficient.” I am most famous for my Model T. I founded Ford Motor Company.
I am …. Henry Ford
Who Am I?
I was born in 1860 in Battle Creek, Michigan. I attended school only thru the sixth grade. While working at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, I
began looking for a healthy, vegetarian diet for the patients.
Quite by accident, I discovered how to make cereal flakes. These soon became a patient favorite.
In 1906 I founded the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flakes Company.
I am ….
Who Am I?
I was born in 1860 in Battle Creek, Michigan. I attended school only thru the sixth grade. While working at the Battle Creek Sanitarium,
I began looking for a healthy, vegetarian diet for the patients. Quite by accident, I discovered how
to make cereal flakes. These soon became a patient favorite. In 1906 I founded the Battle Creek
Toasted Corn Flakes Company.
I am …. Will Keith Kellogg
Who Am I?
Born July 31, 1837, I grew up on the family farm. Raising bees encouraged me to have a strong
work ethic. My business started with a few stores called
“Kresge’s Five and Dime” one of which was in Detroit, MI.
My business grew and on March 1, 1962, the first K-Mart opened in Detroit.
I am ….
Who Am I?
Born July 31, 1837, I grew up on the family farm. Raising bees encouraged me
to have a strong work ethic. My business started with a few
stores called “Kresge’s Five and Dime” one of which was in Detroit, MI. My business grew and on
March 1, 1962, the first K-Mart opened in Detroit. I am …. Sebastian Spering Kresge
Who Am I?
Born in Detroit in 1902, I grew up on a farm in Minnesota.
I joined the United States Army in 1924 so that I could learn to fly planes.
I became the first person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean in a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis.
I am …
Who Am I?
Born in Detroit in 1902, I grew up on a farm. I joined the United States Army
in 1924 so that I could learn to fly planes. I became the first person to fly
solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean in a plane called the Spirit of St. Louis. I am … Charles Lindberg
Who Am I?
I was teased and made fun of as a child. One day I skipped my violin lesson and went
to a nearby gym for a boxing lesson instead. I held the heavyweight boxing title from
1937-1949. I have an arena named after me in the
city that I grew up, Detroit, Michigan.
I am …
Who Am I?
I was teased and made fun of as a child. One day I skipped my violin lesson
and went to a nearby gym for a boxing lesson instead. I held the heavyweight boxing
title from 1937-1949. I have an arena named after me
in the city that I grew up, Detroit, Michigan.
I am … Joe Louis
Who Am I?
I was born a slave named Isabella in 1797. I was freed by New York’s 1827
Emancipation Act. I worked to help free other slaves and for
equal rights. I settled in Battle Creek, Michigan.
I am …
Who Am I?
I was born a slave named Isabella in 1797. I was freed by New York’s
1827 Emancipation Act. I worked to help free other
slaves and for equal rights. I settled in
Battle Creek, Michigan. I am … Sojourner Truth
Who Am I?
I played guard for the Detroit Pistons from 1981-94.
I was voted MVP in the NBA All Star Game in 1986.
I am …
Who Am I?
I played guard for the Detroit Pistons from 1981-94.
I was voted MVP in the NBA All Star Game in 1986.
I am … Isaiah Thomas
Who Am I?
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