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Contemporary: Living memory — thinkers who shaped the world we inhabit today.

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Contemporary

Thinkers of the Contemporary

Donald Trump

Donald Trump

1945 – present

Politics
971

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Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

I was honored five years ago, ‘man of the year’ in Michigan.

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

1961 – present

Politics
871

quotes

Barack Hussein Obama II is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African American president. Obama previously served as a U.S.

When I was a kid, I inhaled. Frequently. That was the point.

Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

1987 – present

Politics
12

quotes

Thomas Jonathan Ossoff is an American politician who has served as the senior United States senator from Georgia since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the youngest incumbent U.S. senator.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand

1975 – present

Entertainment
134

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Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality. Establishing himself as a stand-up comedian and radio and television presenter in the UK, Brand initially became well-known as the host of the television show Big Brother's Big Mouth, a spin-off from reality show Big Brother, broadcast on E4.

I like pressing that emergency button on bus doors to escape.

Ansel Adams

Ansel Adams

1902 – 1984

Art
18

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Ansel Easton Adams was an American landscape photographer and environmentalist known for his black-and-white images of the American West. He helped found Group f/64, an association of photographers advocating "pure" photography which favored sharp focus and the use of the full tonal range of a photograph. He and Fred Archer developed a system of image-making called the Zone System, a method of achieving a desired final print through a technical understanding of how the tonal range of an image is the result of choices made in exposure, negative development, and printing.

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

2000 – present

Music
308

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Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. Described as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 69-year career. With an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians.

How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

1985 – present

Sports
4

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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, nicknamed CR7, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d'Ors, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was also named the world's best player five times by FIFA.

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Greg Abbott

1963 – present

Literature
3

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