Michigan History Famous Michiganders Who Am I?

1. Michigan History Famous MichigandersWho Am I? Mr. Reece 2013

2. 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 ….

3. 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

4. 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 ….

5. 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

6. 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 ….

7. 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

8. 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 ….

9. 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

10. 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 ….

11. 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

12. 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 ….

13. 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

14. 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 ….

15. 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

16. 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’sFive 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 ….

17. 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’sFive 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

18. 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 …

19. 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

20. 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 …

21. 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

22. 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 …

23. 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

24. 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 …

25. 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