Jackson Boettger, New Ulm: “Thomas Jefferson. I like to learn of what he did.”

Jeanne Kretsch, New Uim: “Friedrich Jahn. He founded the Turner Movement in Germany.”

Gerry Horner, New Ulm: “John F. Kennedy. He was very influential, even before he became president.”

Morgan Hauenstein, New Ulm: “Abe Lincoln. He was a great leader with a calm presence.”

Brody Helget, New Ulm: “George Washington. He was a great leader who helped shape the country.”

Dave Christiansen, New Ulm: “Ben Franklin. He was a great inventor and quite a statesman.”