United States
Donald Trump
(1946 - )
Donald Trump before entering politics, he was a
businessman and television personality, who served as
the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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Trump met three times with North Korea's leader
Kim Jong-un, but talks on denuclearization broke
down in 2019.
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Forbes estimated Trump's net worth at $2.1 billion,
making him one of the richest politicians in America
history and the first billionaire American president.
United States
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Gerald Ford Jr.
(1913 - 2006)
Gerald Ford was an American politician who served as
the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
Before his accession to the presidency, Ford served as the
40th Vice President of the United States from 1973 to 1974,
the only person to have served as both vice president
and president. His 895 day-long presidency is
the shortest in U.S. history.
After experiencing a series of health problems, he died
at home on December 26, 2006. At the time of his death,
Ford was 93 years old and is the longest-lived president
in American history.
the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977.
Before his accession to the presidency, Ford served as the
40th Vice President of the United States from 1973 to 1974,
the only person to have served as both vice president
and president. His 895 day-long presidency is
the shortest in U.S. history.
After experiencing a series of health problems, he died
at home on December 26, 2006. At the time of his death,
Ford was 93 years old and is the longest-lived president
in American history.
United States
Lydon B. Johnson
(1908 - 1973)
Johnson often referred to by the initials LBJ, was an
American politician who served as the 36th President
of the United States from 1963 to 1969. Formerly the
37th Vice President from 1961 to 1963, he assumed
the presidency following the assassination of
President John F. Kennedy.
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In foreign policy, Johnson escalated American
In foreign policy, Johnson escalated American
involvement in the Vietnam War. After he left office in
1969, Johnson returned to his Texas ranch, where he
died of a heart attack at age 64, on January 22, 1973.
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UNITED STATES
Dwight D.Eisenhower
(1890 - 1969)
Eisenhower also known as "IKE", was an American
army general who served as the 34th president of the
United States from 1953 to 1961.
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army general who served as the 34th president of the
United States from 1953 to 1961.
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During World War II, he became the five-star general
in the Army and served as Supreme Commander
of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.
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On the morning of March 28, 1969, Eisenhower died in
Washington DC, of congestive heart failure, he was
78 years old.
in the Army and served as Supreme Commander
of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe.
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On the morning of March 28, 1969, Eisenhower died in
Washington DC, of congestive heart failure, he was
78 years old.
United States
Harry S. Truman
(1884 - 1972)
Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States,
serving from 1945 to 1953, succeeding upon the death of
Franklin D. Roosevelt. He implemented the Marshall Plan
and established the Truman Doctrine.
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Truman died on December 26, 1953, at the age
of 88 of pneumonia and multiple organ failure.
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
(1882 - 1945)
Roosevelt was an American lawyer and Democrat
politician who served as the 32nd president of the
United States from 1933 until his death 1945. His third
and fourth terms were dominated by Word War II,
which ended shortly after he died in office.
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Roosevelt is widely considered to be one of the most
important and influential figures of the 20th century in
the history of the United States. Roosevelt has also
appeared on several U.S.postage stamps, and
commemorated on the American dime.
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United States
Abraham Lincoln
(1869 - 1948)
Lincoln was an American lawyer and Republican politician
who served as 16th president of the United States from
1861 until his assassination in 1865.
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Lincoln led the nation through the American Civil War, and
succeeded in abolishing slavery. He was assassinated
at the Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C. on the
evening of April 14, 1865 while watching the play
"Our American Cousin". Lincoln is remembered as one
of the greatest presidents in American history.
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United States
James Monroe
(1758 - 1831)
James Monroe was an American statesman who
served as the fifth president of the United States
from 1817 to 1825.
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He is perhaps best known for issuing the
Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposin
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He is perhaps best known for issuing the
Monroe Doctrine, a policy of opposin
European colonialism in the Americas.
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Following his retirement in 1825, Monroe was
plagued by financial difficulties, and died on
July 4, 1831 in New York City.
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Following his retirement in 1825, Monroe was
plagued by financial difficulties, and died on
July 4, 1831 in New York City.
United States
Thomas Jefferson
(1743 - 1826)
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman and
Founding Father who served as the third president
ofthe United States from 1801 to 1809.
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During the American Revolution, Jefferson adopted
the Declaration of Independence. His health began to
deteriorate in 1925 due to pneumonia. He died on
July 4 at the age 83, the same day as the 50th
anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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George Washington
George Washington
(1732 - 1799)
George was an American statesman, and Founding Father
who served as a general and commander-in-chief of the
colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War,
and later became the first president of the United States,
serving from 1789 to 1797.
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He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's
War of Independence. George stepped down from
who served as a general and commander-in-chief of the
colonial armies during the American Revolutionary War,
and later became the first president of the United States,
serving from 1789 to 1797.
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He led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's
War of Independence. George stepped down from
the presidency after 8 years, or two terms.
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Sheik Mujibur Rahman
(1920 - 1975)
Mujibur Rahman is a Founding Father of Bangladesh who
served as the first President and later as the Prime Minister
of Bangladesh from 1971 until his assassination in 1975.
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Mujibur has been depicted on Bangladesh currency.
15 August has since been commemorated as "National
Mpurning Day". The country keeps it flags lowered to
half-mast in this day as a sign of mourning.
the Golden Jubilee of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
the Birth Centenary of Seikh Mujibur Rahman.
India
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Inder Kumar Gujrat
ஐ. கே. குஜரால்
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(1919 - 2012)
Gujrat was an Indian politician and freedom activist
who served as the 12th prime minister of India
from 1997 to 1998.
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His tenure lasted for less than a year. He retired from
all political positions in 1998, He died in 2012 at the
age of 92,following hospitalization due
to a lung infection.
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NAPOLEON
Napoleon Bonaparte
(1769 - 1821)
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and
an emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early
19th century.
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Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military
during the French Revolution (1789-1799). After seizing
political power in 1799 coup d’état, he crowned himself
emperor in 1804 (1804 - 1814)
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After a disastrous French invasion of Russia in 1812,
Napoleon abdicated the throne two years later and was
exile to the island of Elba. Almost 1 year later, Napoleon
escaped his place of exile and returned to Paris, and lead
his forces once more into battle. After a crushing defeat at
the Battle of Waterloo, he was exiled to the remote island
of Saint Helena, where he died at 52.
Napoleon Bonaparte Death Bicentinneal
(1821 - 2021)
China
Liu Bei
劉備
(161 - 223)
Liu Bei, courtesy name Xuande (玄德) , was a warlord who
founded the state of Shu Han (蜀漢) in 221 during the
Three Kingdoms period and became its first emperor.
The dynasty that he founded, however, never expanded
much beyond Sichuan and lasted only until 263/264.
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In Three Kingdoms, he is often known as Guan Yu
and Zhang Fei's eldest oath brother.
China
Cao Cao
曹操
(155 - 220)
Cao Cao, courtesy name Mengde (孟德), was a Chinese
warlord and statesman. He was the grand chancellor of the
Eastern Han dynasty, with state affairs effectively being
controlled by him instead of the emperor himself.
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In the battle of the Red Cliff in 208, Cao Cao's army
suffered a disastrous defeat in fighting with the allied
forces of Liu Bei and Sun Quan.
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In 220, Cao Cao died of a head tumor in Luoyang at the
age of 65, and was posthumously titled "Emperor of Wei"
after his son Cao Pi succeeded him to the throne.
Mongolia/Xiongnu
Huhanye Chanyu
呼韓邪單于
( - 31BC)
Huhanye ChanYu, was a supreme leader of the Xiongnu
(a nomadic tribe living in Inner Mongolia), who ruled
from 58 to 31 BC.
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In 33 BC, Huhanye came to the Han imperial court and
asked for peace making marriage to maintain the friendly
relationship between Han and Xiongnu. For the peace
between the two, Wang Zhaojun (王昭君 ) volunteered
to marry Huhanye, which strengthened the peace
between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu for
over 60 years.
Japan
Emperor Hirohito
裕仁
裕仁
(1901 - 1989)
Hirohito was the 124th emperor of Japan according
to the traditional order of succession. He reigned
to the traditional order of succession. He reigned
as theemperor of Japan from 1926 until his
death in 1989.
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He died on January 7, 1989, having spend nearly
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He died on January 7, 1989, having spend nearly
64 years on the throne, the longest-reigning
monarch in Japan's history.
Mongolia
Genghis Khan
Чингисхан
Чингисхан
(1155 - 1162)
Genghis Khan, born as Temujin, was the founder and first
Great Khan and Emperor of the Mongol Empire, which
became the largest empire in history after his death.
He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes
in Northeast Asia. He launched the Mongol invasions that
conquered most of Eurasia, Middle East, Central Asia
and China. Genghis Khan is often considered to be the
greatest conqueror of all time.
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Present-day Mongolians regards him as the founding
father of Mongolia. Genghis Khan died in August 1227,
during the fall of Yichuan. The exact cause of his
death remains a mystery.
Great Khan and Emperor of the Mongol Empire, which
became the largest empire in history after his death.
He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes
in Northeast Asia. He launched the Mongol invasions that
conquered most of Eurasia, Middle East, Central Asia
and China. Genghis Khan is often considered to be the
greatest conqueror of all time.
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Present-day Mongolians regards him as the founding
father of Mongolia. Genghis Khan died in August 1227,
during the fall of Yichuan. The exact cause of his
death remains a mystery.
now located in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan.
on the vast grasslands of northern Asia.
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Mongolia
Kublai Khan
ᠬᠤᠪᠢᠯᠠᠢ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ - Хубилай - 忽必烈
(1215 - 1294)
Kublai Khan was the fifth emperor of the Mongol
Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294. He was a
grandson of Genghis Khan. He also founded
the Yuan dynasty in China in 1271, and ruled as
the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294.
Kublai the last of the great Mongol rulers, died of
illness caused by his repeated over indulgence
in food and alcohol, in 1294 at the age of 79.
Kublai Khan, the emperor of Yuan dynasty.
Empire, reigning from 1260 to 1294. He was a
grandson of Genghis Khan. He also founded
the Yuan dynasty in China in 1271, and ruled as
the first Yuan emperor until his death in 1294.
Kublai the last of the great Mongol rulers, died of
illness caused by his repeated over indulgence
in food and alcohol, in 1294 at the age of 79.
Egypt
Tutankhamon
(1341 BC - 1337 BC)
Also known as Tutankamon, was an Egyptian Pharaoh
of the 18th dynasty, ruled from 1332 -1323 BC.
Tutankhamon was nine years old when he became
Pharaoh, and he reigned for about 10 years.
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Tutankhamon's fame is primarily the result of his
well-preserved tomb and the global exhibitions of
his associated artifacts. He has since the discovery
of his intact tomb, been referred to
colloquially as King Tut.
of the 18th dynasty, ruled from 1332 -1323 BC.
Tutankhamon was nine years old when he became
Pharaoh, and he reigned for about 10 years.
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Tutankhamon's fame is primarily the result of his
well-preserved tomb and the global exhibitions of
his associated artifacts. He has since the discovery
of his intact tomb, been referred to
colloquially as King Tut.
The well preserved mask of King Tutankamon
can be seen on these issue.
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Mongolia
Ögödei Khan
Өгэдэй хаан
Өгэдэй хаан
(1186 - 1241)
Ögödei was the third son of Genghis Khan and
second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, succeeding
his father. He was the first ruler of the Mongols to
called himself khagan (great khan).
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Ögödei's accomplishments included building a new
capital Karakorum, and defeating the Jin state of
northern China. Expanding his empire across
Central Asia and Eurasia.
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Ögödei died during a drinking bout, and his troop
called off their intended invasion of western Europe.
second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, succeeding
his father. He was the first ruler of the Mongols to
called himself khagan (great khan).
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Ögödei's accomplishments included building a new
capital Karakorum, and defeating the Jin state of
northern China. Expanding his empire across
Central Asia and Eurasia.
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Ögödei died during a drinking bout, and his troop
called off their intended invasion of western Europe.
People's Republic of China
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Mao Zedong
毛泽东
毛泽东
(1893 - 1976)
Mao Zedong also known as Chairman Mao, was a
Chinese communist revolutionary who became the
founding father of the People's Republic China, which
he ruled as the chairman of China from 1949
until his death in 1976.
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Chinese communist revolutionary who became the
founding father of the People's Republic China, which
he ruled as the chairman of China from 1949
until his death in 1976.
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Mao is regarded as one of the most important and
influential individuals in modern world history.
In 1972, Mao welcomed U.S. President Richard Nixon
in Beijing, signalling the start of a policy of opening
China to the world.
influential individuals in modern world history.
In 1972, Mao welcomed U.S. President Richard Nixon
in Beijing, signalling the start of a policy of opening
China to the world.
Great Britain
Queen Elizabeth II
(1926 - )
Elizabeth is Queen of the United Kingdom and head of the
British Commonwealth countries. She became queen on
February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, 1953.
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Throughout her reign, the Queen has made hundreds
of state visits to other countries and tours of the
Commonwealth; she is the most widely travelled
head of states.
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She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history
as well as the world's longest-serving female head
of state. She celebrated 72 years on the throne
in 2022 with her Platinum Jubillee.
British Commonwealth countries. She became queen on
February 6, 1952, and was crowned on June 2, 1953.
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Throughout her reign, the Queen has made hundreds
of state visits to other countries and tours of the
Commonwealth; she is the most widely travelled
head of states.
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She is the longest-reigning monarch in British history
as well as the world's longest-serving female head
of state. She celebrated 72 years on the throne
in 2022 with her Platinum Jubillee.
Australian stamps depicting Her Majesty
from different periods.
Australian stamps in commemorating
Her Majesty's Birthday 2018
Queen Elizabeth "MACHIN" Definitives.
Great Britain
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Stamp-on-stamps with Queen Victoria bust
Queen Victoria
(1819 - 1901)
Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland from 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876
and Ireland from 1837 until her death. On 1 May 1876
she adopted the additional title of "Empress of India".
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Victoria was the daughter of Prince Edward. She
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Victoria was the daughter of Prince Edward. She
inherited the throne at the age of 18 and
ruled for 63 years.
Australian stamps potraying the Coronation
of the young Queen Victoria.
from Singapore various issue.
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