Elmer Martin, however, believed that it is necessary for the children to see what other historical figures had to overcome, to fully understand how great their accomplishments were. The Martins did, nevertheless, try to keep the number of athletes and entertainers on display to a minimum.
Elmer Martin's perspective emphasized the importance of children learning from the challenges faced by other notable historical figures. However, the Martins aimed to present a more subdued selection of athletes and entertainers.