Celebrities

John McCain Then John McCain was born on August 29, 1936, at Coco Solo Naval Air Station in the Panama Canal Zone, into a family with deep military roots.  His father, a naval officer, was stationed there, and McCain spent his early years in a dynamic military environment.  Raised alongside two siblings, he experienced a […]

Maxine Waters Then Maxine Waters was born on August 15, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Remus and Velma Carr.  After her father left the family when she was just two years old, her mother, Velma, took on the responsibility of raising Maxine and her twelve siblings.  This challenging upbringing instilled in Waters a strong

Ron Johnson Then Ron Johnson, born on April 8, 1955, in Mankato, Minnesota, is a businessman and politician known for his role in founding and leading a successful manufacturing company as well as his service as a U.S. Senator.  He exhibited academic prowess early on, gaining admission to the University of Minnesota where he earned

Bill de Blasio Then Bill de Blasio, born on May 8, 1961, in Manhattan, New York City, has a complex and rich background that shaped his identity and political career.  Though he was born in New York, de Blasio grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut, alongside his two brothers, before his family relocated to Cambridge, Massachusetts,

Marjorie Taylor Greene Then Marjorie Taylor Greene, born on May 27, 1974, in Milledgeville, Georgia, is a notable figure in American politics, particularly known for her strong advocacy of conservative values and her controversial statements.  Growing up in Georgia, she attended South Forsyth High School in Cumming, where she developed a foundation that would later

John Lewis Then John Lewis, born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama, emerged from humble beginnings as the third of ten children in a sharecropping family.  His parents, Willie Mae and Eddie Lewis, worked tirelessly in rural Pike County, where they faced the harsh realities of poverty and segregation.  This early environment profoundly shaped

Rashida Tlaib Then Rashida Tlaib, born on July 24, 1976, in Detroit, Michigan, is a prominent American politician and activist.  As the eldest of 14 children in a working-class family of Palestinian immigrants, Tlaib’s upbringing was deeply influenced by her parents’ experiences and the values they instilled in her.  Her mother, hailing from Beit Ur

Josh Hawley Then Joshua David Hawley, born on December 31, 1979, in Springdale, Arkansas, grew up in Lexington, Missouri.  His early life was shaped by a supportive family, with his mother working as a teacher and his father in finance and banking.  This educational environment likely influenced his pursuit of academic excellence from a young

Susan Collins Then Susan Collins, born on December 7, 1952, in Caribou, Maine, has deep roots in her hometown, where her family has been established in the lumber business since 1844.  The business was founded by her great-great-great-grandfather, Samuel W. Collins, and has been a significant part of the family’s legacy.  Growing up in a

Jim Jordan Then Jim Jordan, born on February 17, 1964, in Urbana, Ohio, is a prominent American politician with deep roots in both athletics and public service.  The son of Shirley and John Jordan, Jim developed a competitive edge early in life through wrestling, a sport that would define much of his early achievements.  While