George Washington was an American soldier who served as the first president of the United States from 1789-1797 and was one of the founding fathers of the United States. Paul Revere was another important person who is famous for the midnight ride, alerting the colonial militia to the approaching British army. George Washington, oil painting by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1796; in the White House.
French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte was the military leader during the French Revolution. He seized political power in France and he became the dictator during the revolution and was defeated by British Allied army and a Prussian Army. (General Bonaparte on the bridge at Arcole, 17 November,1796 Versailles, Museé National de Château by Antoine-Jean Gros.)
Mexican Revolution
Miguel Hidalgo was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and he led the Mexican Revolution to fight for independence against Spain. He rang the church bell to announce the revolution against the Spanish, where Mestizos fought with Hidalgo and captured major cities. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Caroline and Erwin Swann/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (LC-DIG-ppmsc-04595)
Zimbabwe Coup
Robert Mugabe was a revolutionary and politician who was at first Prime Minister and then the President. He has been praised as a hero that freed Zimbabwe from British imperialism and white minority rule but he has also been accused of being a dictator who mismanaged the economy, committed crimes against humanity, and abused human rights. Robert Mugabe-Huffington Post