20th-century Baptists

William Jefferson Clinton is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the attorney general of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979 and as the governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, and again from 1983 to 1992. His centrist "Third Way" political philosophy became known as Clintonism, which dominated his presidency and the succeeding decades of Democratic Party history.

James Earl Carter Jr. was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter served from 1971 to 1975 as the 76th governor of Georgia and from 1963 to 1967 in the Georgia State Senate. He lived longer than any other president in US history, reaching age 100.

president of the United States from 1921 to 1923

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer. Commonly referred to as "the Voice", she is one of the most awarded performers of all time. A cultural icon, she broke down gender and racial barriers through her artistic achievements and music videos. Known for her vocal delivery, gospel singing style, crossover appeal, and live performances, Houston was ranked second on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest singers of all time in 2023.

Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 (born 1948)

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris was an American martial artist, actor, screenwriter, and author. He held black belts in karate, taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and judo. After serving in the United States Air Force, he won numerous martial arts championships and later founded his own discipline, Chun Kuk Do. Norris began working in the American film industry as a martial arts instructor for celebrities before making his screen debut with a minor role in The Wrecking Crew (1968). Friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in The Way of the Dragon (1972). While Norris continued acting, friend and student Steve McQueen suggested he take it seriously. Norris took the starring role in the action film Breaker! Breaker! (1977), which turned a profit. His second lead, Good Guys Wear Black (1978), became a hit, and he soon became a popular action film star.

Diana Ross is an American singer and actress. Known as the "Queen of Motown", she was the lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. They remain the best-charting female group in history, with a total of 12 number-one pop singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

American Christian evangelist (1918–2018)

First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981

American writer (born 1955)

American basketball player (1936–1999)

American politician (born 1969)

American politician and former speaker of the United States House of Representatives

American author and global health advocate

American baseball player (1934–2021)

American gospel singer (1911–1972)

American politician (1917–2010)

Lindsey Olin Graham is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from South Carolina, a seat he has held since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he chaired the Senate Committee on the Judiciary from 2019 to 2021. Graham served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003.

former President of Zambia (1948-2008)

American jazz and classical singer (1924–1990)

American novelist

Prime Minister of Japan from 1954 to 1956

21st President of Liberia

American country musician (1931–2013)

American politician and civil rights leader (1940–2020)

American jazz pianist and composer (1904–1943)

American actress, singer, model and activist (1935–2019)

American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963)

British labour leader, politician, and statesman (1881-1951)

President of Liberia 1971–1980 (1913–1980)

American politician (1902–2003)

American actor (1920–1999)

American pin-up model (1923–2008)

American male singer and songwriter (1941-2006)

Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is an American politician and attorney who has served as House minority leader and leader of the House Democratic Caucus since 2023. Currently in his seventh term, Jeffries has been the U.S. representative for New York's 8th congressional district since 2013 and served three terms as a member of the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012.

American motivational speaker (1926-2012)

American blues singer (1886–1939)

American media mogul and minister (1930–2023)

American politician (1936-1996)

American boxer (1943-2013)

American philosopher, political activist and writer (born 1953)

Jamaican supercentenarian (1900–2017)

American singer and activist (1940–2024)

American weather presenter and television personality (1934–2021)

United States Senator from Mississippi (1937-2019)

Angolan politician (1923-2007)

American politician (1951-2019)

American politician (1924–2015)

American actress (1920–2000)

American actor (1925–2013)

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1955-1961), American politician (1882–1961)

evangelical Christian minister and author from the United States

American actress and singer (1916–2005)

American civil rights activist

American Christian evangelist and missionary, son of Billy Graham

Australian singer

American singer and banjo player (1927–2016)

American singer, actor and businessman (1928-2010)

American jurist and politician (born 1947)