Zell Miller lived an extraordinary life. From the house his mother built deep in Appalachia, to the U.S. Marines, to the Georgia governor’s office, to the U.S. Senate, and back home again, he never forgot his roots as he chased his dreams for his own life and for others.

Pete Peterson was a brilliant businessman, principled public servant, committed philanthropist, great friend and profoundly good man. Pete’s life was the embodiment of active citizenship. He believed that he had a moral duty to give back to the country that had helped him achieve so …