Fascinating Historical Figures That We’re Lucky To Have Photos Of

Published on 01/25/2025
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Geronimo

Geronimo, often known as “the one who yawns,” was a leader and healer from the Apache tribe’s Bedonkohe band. As part of the Apache-United States struggle, which arose from the Americans’ settlement of Apache land following the Mexican-American War, Geronimo, a revered and feared Native American, launched multiple raids against Mexican and American forces. After escaping from multiple Indian reservations, Geronimo was always on the run for the United States until he was apprehended and forced to work at exhibits and other public events.

Geronimo

Geronimo

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The Wright Brothers

At their shop in Dayton, Ohio, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright developed their mechanical skills by working on a variety of gadgets. After that, they would go on to create and construct the first motorized aircraft. On December 17, 1903, they made their first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, on the aircraft known as the Wright Flyer. The brothers are recognized with creating the aircraft controls that enabled fixed-wing powered flight in addition to their accomplishment of successfully launching humans into the air.

The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers

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