1. What people did he mention?
1. Abraham Lincoln 
2. Martin Luther King
3. Dorothy Day
4. Thomas Merton
2. Yes, I think he mentioned people that mean a lot to this country and who are important model figures for the citizens.
3. I would definitely choose Abraham Lincoln  and Martin Luther King. Abraham Lincoln would be one of my choices because he was one of the best presidents the United States has had. I would choose Martin Luther King because of his work with the civil rights and equality.