Brian D'Ambrosio

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

Pulitzer’s rags-to-riches story captured the luck and determination characterized by pioneering immigrants.

An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.

An elusive St. Louis entrepreneur and a revolutionary partnership transformed a crude hand accessory into baseball’s most sentimental tool.

Although little-known, Curtis’s rise to power to the country’s second-highest executive office is a source of inspiration.

Though later overshadowed by Mark Twain, Bret Harte helped establish the American West as fertile ground for literature.

Inspired by Arctic observations, Clarence Birdseye revolutionized groceries with rapid-freezing technology that made frozen food a household staple.

The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.

The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.

The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.