Famous People - Facts for Kids

Dr. Martin Luther King’s favorite Bible verse to quote in speeches was Amos 5:24: “Let justice roll down like waters.”

Albert Einstein became an American citizen in 1940 while keeping his Swiss citizenship.

Michael Jackson practiced his famous dance moves for hours in front of mirrors to perfect them.

During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln personally tested new weapons on the White House lawn, including rifles and repeating carbines.

Barack Obama was the first president to appear on late-night TV while in office, including on “The Tonight Show” with Jay Leno.