Perhaps the greatest boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Clay and changed his name when converting to the Moslem religion. Ali was heavyweight champion of the world three times, and was a great showman outside of the ring. Birthplace: Louisville.
John James Audubon is famous for creating realistic paintings of all the American species of birds. His attention to detail was a great aid to science in the study of birds, known as ornithology. The area of Audubon Park in Kentucky has been named after him. Birthplace: Haiti.
Daniel Boone was a legendary pioneer of whom more fiction than fact is known. Towns, roads and even a county have all been named after this famous American. Birthplace: Oley Township, Pennsylvania.
Loretta Lynn was a poor girl who grew up in the hill country of Appalachia, and went on to become one of the greatest country singers. Her down-to-earth style and lyrics appeal to a broad range of fans, and in 1972, she was the first woman to be voted entertainer of the year by the Country Music Association. Birthplace: Butcher Hollow.
Whitney Young was a black civil rights leader who believed in empowerment through economic advantages. He was president of the National Urban League from 1961 to 1971. Birthplace: Lincoln Ridge.
