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 ….
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
I played for the Detroit Tigers from I was one of the best baseball players of all time. Unfortunately, I was known for having a bad temper. I am ….
I played for the Detroit Tigers from I was one of the best baseball players of all time. Unfortunately, I was known for having a bad temper. I am …. Ty Cobb
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 ….
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
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 38 th president of the United States. I am ….
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 38 th president of the United States. I am …. Gerald Ford
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 ….
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
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 ….
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
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 ….
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
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 ….
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
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 …
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
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 I have an arena named after me in the city that I grew up, Detroit, Michigan. I am …
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 I have an arena named after me in the city that I grew up, Detroit, Michigan. I am … Joe Louis
I was born a slave named Isabella in 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 …
I was born a slave named Isabella in 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
I played guard for the Detroit Pistons from I was voted MVP in the NBA All Star Game in I am …
I played guard for the Detroit Pistons from I was voted MVP in the NBA All Star Game in I am … Isaiah Thomas