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Famous Nebraskans

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  • This woman wrote novels about pioneer life.
    Willa Cather
  • This woman created the Omaha Star.
    Mildred Brown.
  • This man wrote poetry about the American West
    John Niehardt
  • She was the first Native American woman to be a doctor
    Susan LaFlesche Picotte
  • This man fought against racial injustices.
    Malcolm X
  • This man was a UNL football coach, politician, and an athletic director.
    Tom Osborne
  • This woman is known for having the best 4th grade class ever.
    Mrs. Christiansen
  • This man invented Kool-Aid
    Edwin Perkins
  • This man invented a camera.
    Harold Edgerton
  • This man was a politician that helped create Nebraska's Unicameral government.
    George W. Norris
  • This man was a well known actor on stage, television, and movies.
    Henry Fonda
  • This man was a T.V. legend and comedian.
    Johnny Carson
  • This man was a priest who founded Boys Town
    Father Flanagan
  • 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
  • This man was the 38th president of the United States
    Gerald Ford
  • This man is known for his strong business sense and investing money.
    Warren Buffet