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Notable Nebraskans throughout history.

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She was the first Native American woman to be a doctor

Susan LaFlesche Picotte

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This man was a UNL football coach, politician, and an athletic director.

Tom Osborne

15

This man was a Ponca Chief who took the U.S. government to court and validated that Native Americans should be treated fairly.

Standing Bear

15

This man was the 38th president of the United States

Gerald Ford

15

This man was a priest who founded Boys Town

Father Flanagan

15

This woman wrote novels about pioneer life.

Willa Cather

15

This man fought against racial injustices.

Malcolm X

15

This man wrote poetry about the American West

John Niehardt

15

This man is known for his strong business sense and investing money.

Warren Buffet

15

This man was a politician that helped create Nebraska's Unicameral government.

George W. Norris

15

This man invented a camera.

Harold Edgerton

15

This man was a well known actor on stage, television, and movies.

Henry Fonda

15

This man was a T.V. legend and comedian.

Johnny Carson

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This man invented Kool-Aid

Edwin Perkins

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This woman is known for having the best 4th grade class ever.

Mrs. Christiansen

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This woman created the Omaha Star.

Mildred Brown.

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