Theodore Roosevelt
By John Miles - 11.30.2009
Tom Hickey is an admirer of the 26th president’s no-holds-barred attitude toward life.

Frank Lloyd Wright
By Dan Schechner - 11.30.2009
Preferring innovation over convention, Brian Van Bower pays homage to a master architect.

Golda Meir
By Rebecca Robledo - 11.30.2009
Pool builder George Kazdin will never forget the tough protector of his childhood.

Bill Gates
By John Miles - 11.30.2009
Industry icon Vance Gillette enjoys watching the chess game of big business as played by a master.

Douglas MacArthur
By Rebecca Robledo - 11.30.2009
For John Norwood, the World War II hero and architect of modern Japan taught lessons in standing your ground.

Robert E. Lee
By Rebecca Robledo - 11.30.2009
Dick Covert is an admirer of a fellow Virginian.

Mel Fisher
By Dan Schechner - 11.30.2009
A diver turned treasure hunter spurred Alison Osinski to follow her dream.

Lance Armstrong
By Linda G. Green - 11.30.2009
Justin Kari is motivated by the cycling champ’s indomitable spirit.

Bob Hope
By Linda G. Green - 11.30.2009
Dick Dal Pino believes we need comedy now more than ever.

Jimmy Buffett
By Jessy Goodman - 11.30.2009
Paul Wahler dreams of a casual, Caribbean lifestyle, much like the one enjoyed by Mr. Margaritaville.

Will Rogers
By Leslie Licano - 11.30.2009
Doug Carlson says the nation could learn much from this iconic humorist and political commentator.

Amelia Earhart
By Jessy Goodman - 11.30.2009
Michelle Nicol’s early affinity for the famed aviatrix has helped shape her own career.

Truett Cathy
By Leslie Licano - 11.30.2009
The legendary restaurateur heartens Roy Reed because “he just keeps on giving to others.”

Juliette Gordon Low
By Dan Schechner - 11.30.2009
Wendy Parker Barsell takes her cues from the founder of the Girl Scouts.

Editor’s Note: All You Got
By Erika Taylor - 11.30.2009
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been deeply inspired by Muhammad Ali.