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

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