Famous Failures

This famous scientist did poorly in grade school and yet is known around the world.

This famous leader entered the Black Hawk War as a Captain and came out a private.

This scientist described as SLOW and ended up expelled from school.

Her family thought she should work as a servant. She was told not to write.

This famous industrialist had 2 failed businesses before his successful company.

This inventor was told by his teachers he was too stupid to learn anything.

This famous WW II leader failed sixth grade.

This medical genius was a mediocre student and was 15th out of 22 in chemistry.

He had a difficult time holding the violin. His teacher said he could never compose.

This famous American was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of good ideas.