People that built America – Roy Chapman Andrews

America has been blessed with individuals
whose leadership abilities coupled with
their flamboyant life styles have stirred the
imaginations of it’s citizens since America
was a fledgling country. Individuals
such as George Washington, Benjamin
Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt,
George Custer and even our own
Huey Long transitioned history and
crossed the boundary to be immortalized
on the silver screen. Even
outlaws such as Billy Barney, Jessie
James and bonnie and Clyde were
depicted in successful movies. Some
even moved on to Saturday night
television series in the 1950s and 60s. Their
names remained with them and became a
marketing tool for Hollywood. There was
one individual that was just the opposite.
His real life adventures stirred the imagination
of millions around the world and later
his persona drew movie goers to box offices
like a