21st-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.

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)

American politician (1936–2018)

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 politician (born 1935)

American Christian evangelist (1918–2018)

American writer (born 1955)

First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981

American politician (born 1969)

Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007

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.

American novelist

American politician and civil rights leader (1940–2020)

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 media mogul and minister (1930–2023)

American philosopher, political activist and writer (born 1953)

Jamaican supercentenarian (1900–2017)

United States Representative from Florida from 2017 to 2024 (born 1982)

American weather presenter and television personality (1934–2021)

American politician (1951-2019)

American politician, former NASA administrator

American politician (1924–2015)

American football and baseball player (born 1987)

American civil rights activist

American Christian evangelist and missionary, son of Billy Graham

Australian singer

evangelical Christian minister and author from the United States

American relationship counselor, author and radio host

American jurist and politician (born 1947)

English professor, botanist, author, broadcaster and environmental campaigner (1933-2019)

American, civil rights activist, Christian minister, conservative, pro-life activist, and author

African-American singer and musician (born 1957)

United States Congressman from Illinois

American model and game show hostess

Australian young Earth creationist

American Christian cartoonist (1924–2016)

American politician (1938–2007)

U.S. Representative from Arkansas

American conservative political commentator (born 1978)

Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 2015

American politician

American lawyer

American biochemist an creationist (1921–2013)

American actor and politician

U.S. Representative (1958-2015)

American writer

American attorney

politician

American evangelist

Canadian theologian (1937–2010)

American theologian

Christian political figure in the United States

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American politician