FAMOUS DYSLEXICS

	Leonardo da Vinci, (1452-1519), was one of the greatest painters and most versatile geniuses in history. He was one of the key figures of the Renaissance, a great cultural movement that had begun in Italy in the 1300's. His portrait Mona Lisa and his religious scene The Last Supper rank among the most famous pictures ever painted.
Thomas Edison	Thomas Alva Edison, (1847-1931), was one of the greatest inventors and industrial leaders in history. His most famous contributions include practical electric lighting, the phonograph, and improvements to the telegraph, telephone, and motion pictures. Edison also created one of the first modern research laboratories. Some scientists and historians regard his development of the research lab as his greatest achievement.
Woodrow Wilson	Woodrow Wilson, (1856-1924), 28th President (1913 - 1921), led the United States through World War I and gained lasting fame as a champion of world peace and democracy.
George Patton	George S. Patton Jr. (1885-1945), was one of the most colorful American generals of World War II. His dramatic manner, outspoken comments on military and political affairs, and reckless behavior won him both applause and criticism. His toughness and rough speech earned him the nickname "Old Blood and Guts."
	Albert Einstein, (1879-1955), was one of the greatest scientists of all time. He is best known for his theory of relativity, which he first advanced when he was only 26. He also made many other contributions to science.
Jackie Stewart	World Class Grand Prix race car driver
Tom Cruise	American actor
George Burns	George Burns, (1896-1996), had one of the longest careers in American show business history. By the time he died at the age of 100, Burns had become a national institution as a comedian and actor. He was especially appreciated for his dry wit, raspy singing voice, and ever-present cigar. He was half of the comedy team of George Burns and Gracie Allen.
	George Herbert Walker Bush, (1924-...), was elected President of the United States in 1988. Bush served as Vice President under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1989. Bush defeated the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Governor Michael S. Dukakis of Massachusetts, in the 1988 election. Also served as U.S. Representative from Texas, Director of the C.I.A., U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Whoopi Goldberg	American actress and comedian
Danny Glover	American Actor
Cher	Cher (1946-...), is an American singer and actress known for her husky voice and exotic appearance. She first gained popularity as part of the Sonny and Cher singing team. She later became a respected actress, winning the 1987 Academy Award as best actress for her performance in Moonstruck.
	Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, (1874-1965), became one of the greatest statesmen in world history. Churchill reached the height of his fame as the heroic prime minister of Great Britain during World War II. He offered his people only "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" as they struggled to keep their freedom. Churchill also was a noted speaker, author, painter, soldier, and war reporter.

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