GUESS WHO? US HISTORY REVIEW 5

GUESS WHO?

U.S. History Edition

1970s to Today

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I was an American jurist who made history as the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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I was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and served on the court until my retirement in 2006.

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As the first female Supreme Court Justice, I broke-down existing gender barriers and I paved the way for women in the judiciary who would follow my lead.

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I was known for my pragmatic yet moderate approach to interpreting the law, and often served as a swing vote in crucial court decisions.

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My legacy in U.S. history is significant because my contributions to the legal landscape and my role in advancing gender equality in the judiciary. My legal opinions and rulints significantly contributed to policy changes in areas like abortion rights, affirmative action, and states' rights.

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Sandra Day O'Connor

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I was the last leader of the former Soviet Union.

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I served as the General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party from 1985 to 1991.

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introduced policies of glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) to reform the political and economic system of the Soviet Union.

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My leadership led to the end of the Cold War, as I reduced the Soviet military presence in Eastern Europe and improved relations with the West.

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My impact on global history was provound, as my actions directly contributed to the end of the Cold War era, the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, and the breakup of the former Soviet Union, leading to major geopolitical shifts and the emergence of new independent states.

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Mikhael Gorbachev

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Who Am I?

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I served as 40th President of the U.S. from 1981 to 1989.

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I was born in 1911 in Illinois and became famous both as an actor and governor of California before becoming President.

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My Presidency is often remembered for its impact on the Dold War, economic policies and domestic reforms.

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Because of my oratory skills and my experience as a Hollywood actor, I was often called "The Great Communicator"

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My foreign policy, particularly my attempts to contain communism, notably through increased defense and strategic initiaves like the "Star Wars" project lhelped lead to the end of the Cold War.

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Ronald Reagan

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Who Am I?

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I'm an American businessman and Tech legand!

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I led Microsoft as CEO and chief software architect,

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I played a key role in the personal computer revolution with products like Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.

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Who Am I?

I stepped down from day-to-day operations at Microsoft in 2008 to focus on philanthropy, particularly through my foundation, which has become one of the world's largest charities.

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My foundation focuses on global health, education, and poverty alleviation, contributing billions of dollars to various initiatives, including efforts to combat infectious diseases and improve educations systems worldwide.

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Thurgood Marshall

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I was born in Plains, Georgia in 1924.

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Before being elected as the 39th President of the U.S. in 1976, I was both Governor of Georgia and a State Senator.

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Known for my humanitarian and diplomatic efforts, I helped broker a difficult peace treaty betyween Israel and Egypt during the Camp David Peace Accords in 1978.

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My administration would be plagued by a challenging economy made worse by an oil embargo that would see both prices and unemployment rise rapidly, leading to a situation known as "stagflation."

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My efforts as a peacemaker and human rights advocate and my extensive post-predential humanitarian work in global health, international diplomacy, and human rights have cemented my legacy in U.S. History.

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Jimmy Carter

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I was an American business magnate, billionaire, and two-time independent (third party) candidate for U.S. President.

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My 1992 presidential campaign was one of the most successful third party bids in U.S. history, as I received 19% of the popular vote.

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During my 1992 presidential campaign, I focussed on issues like reducing the national debt and opposing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), drawing significant attention for my straight-talking style and use of infomercials.

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I ran again in 1996 under the Reform Party, a third-party that I founded, but I received less support for my campaign than I did in 1992.

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My impact on U.S. history is notable for my influence on presidential politics and my success as a third-party "spoiler" drawing votes away from George H. W. Bush and leading to the election of the Democratic Candidate Bill Clinton in 1992.

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H. Ross Perot

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Who Am I?

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I was a conservative advocate and writer, often recognized for my critique of feminism and my opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

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I felt that the ERA would actually be bad for "homemakers" and would introduce far-reaching negative changes into American society.

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Besides being politically involved, I played an instrumental role in establishing the Eagle Forum, a conservative Political Action Commitee (PAC) in 1972.

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My activism helped lead to the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

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My impact on U.S. history is marked by my role in shaping the debate over women's rights and my influence within the conservative movement. I helped to highlight the deep divisions in American society over gender roles and equality.

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Phyllis Schlafly

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I became the 44th President of the United States in 2008 and served from 2009 to 2017.

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I was born in 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii and my presidency was noted by major domestic and international achievements.

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Major accomplishments during my presidency included the swift response to the banking crisis of 2008, the passage of the Affordable Care Act, and the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

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I was the first African American to hold the office of President of the United States.

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My policies focused on combating climate change, expanding healthcare coverage, the implementation of the Clen Power Plan, and the ratification of the Paris Agreement to reduce global carbon emissions. My time in office was marked by a period of significant change, steering domestic and international policies towards inclusivity, sustainability, and diplomacy.

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Barrack Obama

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Who Am I?

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I was elected to the presidency in 1968 and served in office from 1969 to 1974.

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I was born in 1913 in California and was a United States Congressman as well as Vice President of the United States under Dwight Eisenhower's administration.

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My presidency was seen for its achievements in foreign policy such as opening trade with China and participating in talks with the Soviet Union aimed at limiting nuclear weapons

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My presidency was also marred with the Watergate scandal, leading to a "crisis of confidence" in the office of the Presidency.

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In 1974, I became the only U.S. President ever to resign from office. The "crisis of confidence" that resulted from the scandal and my resignation led to lasting skepticism about political leaders and their institutions that we still see today.

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Richard M. Nixon

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I was a Mexican American physician and World War II veteran who was an influential civil rights leader, particularly in Texas.

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I created the American G.I. Forum in 1948, tackling the issues confrnting Mexican American veterans like the denial of military benefits and racial discrimination.

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I advocated for the rights of Mexican American veterans and fought racial segregation and discrimination in education, housing, and employment.

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I influenced civil rights cases and legislation, including the desegregation of schools and public facilities in Texas.

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My impact on U.S. history, especially in the context of Hispanic civil rights helped improve the lives of Mexican Americans and other Hispanic communities not only in Texas but across the United States.

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Dr. Hector P. Garcia

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In was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 6, 1946 and assumed the role of the 43rd President of the United States, serving two terms from 2001 to 2009.

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I came from a family with a long political legacy and was the son of the 41st President of the United States.

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Before becoming President in 2000, I served as Governor of Texas from 1995 until 2000.

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I led the united States through the aftermath of the Septmber 11, 2001, and initiated the War on Terror with military interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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I enacted the No Child Left Behind Act, signed significant tax cuts in 2001 and 2003, expanded Medicare to include prescription drug benefits, managed the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, and implemented the Patriot Act as well as overseeing the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.

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President George W. Bush

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I was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose work is credited with advancing the global environmental movement.

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I gained fame with my book "Silent Spring" (1962) which challenged the practices of agricultural scientists and dthe government, leading to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides.

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My work, centering on the potential environmental damage of synthetic pesticides would cause changes in environmental policies that we see today.

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My book and research also led to policy changes that would become the impetus for the establishment of the U.S. Envirnmental Agency (EPA).

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My legacy in U.S. history comes from my work as an environmental advocate and played a crucial role in changing public perception of the environment and led to significant changes in environmental protection policy and my contributions continue to inspire environmental advocacy and global conservation efforts.

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Rachel Carson

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I was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001.

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Born in 1946 in Arkansas, I served as Governor of Arkansas before becoming president.

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My presidence is noted for both economic prosperity and political controversy

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My administration was characterized for centrist policies, including welfare reform, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the implementation of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy for the military.

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I faced impeachment in 1998 due to a scandalous affair with a White House intern named Monica Lewinsky and accusations of perjury and obstruction of justice but was acquitted by the Senate and completed my term.

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Bill Clinton

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I was a strong authoritarian monarch

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I was on the throne from 1941 until I was overthrown in 1979 during a revolution.

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My rule was marked by modernization efforts (known as "Westernization") like land reforms, extending voting rights to women, and promoting and health reforms.

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My authoritarian leadership relied on the secret police to suppress dissent and close ties with Western leaders, especially with the United States, made we unpopular with my people.

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Economic problems and political unrest would lead to a revolution in 1979, followed by my exile to the U.S., and a hostage crisis, where U.S. diplomats were held hostage in the American Embassy to my country for over a year.

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The Shah of Iran

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