Famous People - Facts for Kids

Amelia Earhart saw her first airplane at the Iowa State Fair in 1908 when she was 10 years old, but wasn’t impressed by it at the time.

Coco Chanel's Chanel suit has been worn by First Ladies, queens, and powerful businesswomen, making it a symbol of female success.

Barack Obama started the tradition of filling out March Madness basketball brackets on television.

Barack Obama is left-handed, joining a notable group of left-handed U.S. presidents, including Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush.

Five-dollar bills have shown Abraham Lincoln’s portrait since 1914.