“For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life. Their talents and contributions have continued to enrich our country.”
“Yeah, even a black comedy. Where it's a little eerie. I'd love to do that. But there are about three really fabulous ones on the air now and I don't know if I can do any better than that. I'd like to sort of forge new ground.”
| Kris Allen, Musician (1985) |
| Ferdinand Christian Baur, Theologian (1792) |
| Meredith Baxter, Actress (1947) |
| Ray Davies, Musician (1944) |
| Shirin Ebadi, Lawyer (1947) |
| Conrad Hall, Artist (1926) |
| Richard Jefferson, Athlete (1980) |
| Rockwell Kent, Artist (1882) |
| Nicole Kidman, Actress (1967) |
| Al Campanis, Businessman (1998) |
| Johann Georg Hamann, Philosopher (1788) |