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| Abner Doubleday Abner Doubleday (June 26, 1819 United States Army officer and Union general in the American Civil War. He fired the first shot in defense of Fort Sumter, the opening battle of the war, and had a pivotal role in the early fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg. Abner_Doubleday | |
| Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn ( , ) (December 11, 1918Russian novelist, dramatist and historian. Through his writings he made the world aware of the Gulag, the Soviet Union's forced labor camp systemThe Gulag Archipelago and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, his two best-known works. Aleksandr_Solzhenitsyn | |
| Cordwainer Smith Cordwainer Smith CORDwainer pseudonym used by American author Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger (July 11, 1913–August 6, 1966) for his science fiction works. Linebarger was also a noted East Asia scholar and expert in psychological warfare.Linebarger also employed the literary pseudonyms "Carmichael Smith" (for his political thriller Atomsk), "Anthony Bearden" (for his poetry) and "Felix C. Forrest" (for the novels Ria and Carola). Cordwainer_Smith | |
| Frédéric Chopin Frédéric Chopin (; ; surname in English; ; 1 March 1810 composer and virtuoso pianist. He was one of the great masters of Romantic music.Chopin was born in the village of Żelazowa Wola, in the Duchy of Warsaw, to a French-expatriate father and Polish mother, and in his early life was regarded as a child-prodigy Frédéric_Chopin | |
| Jimmy Carter James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. Prior to becoming president, Carter served two terms in the Georgia Senate followed by the governorship of the State of Georgia, from 1971 to 1975.As president, Carter created two new cabinet-level departmentsDepartment of Energy and the Department of Education. Jimmy_Carter | |
| James Cagney James Francis Cagney, Jr. (July 17, 1899 American Film Institute ranked him eighth among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time.For his first performing role, he danced dressed as a woman in the chorus line of the 1919 revue Every Sailor. After several years in vaudeville, Cagney continued as a hoofer and comedian until his first major acting role in 1925. James_Cagney | |
| Jefferson Davis Jefferson Finis Davis (June 3, 1808 American politician who served as President of the Confederate States of America for its entire history, 1861 to 1865, during the American Civil War. A West Point graduate, Davis fought in the Mexican-American War as a colonel of a volunteer regiment, and was the United States Secretary of War under Franklin Pierce. Jefferson_Davis | |
| USS Liberty incident The USS Liberty incident was an attack on a neutral United States Navy technical research ship, USS Liberty, by Israeli jet fighter planes and motor torpedo boats on June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War. The combined air and sea attack killed 34 crewmembers (naval officers, seamen, two Marines, and a civilian), wounded 171 crew members, and damaged the ship severely. The ship was in international waters north of the Sinai Peninsula, about northwest from the Egyptian city of Arish. USS_Liberty_incident | |
| William Howard Taft William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the United States and the 10th Chief Justice of the United States.Born in 1857 in Cincinnati, Ohio, into the powerful Taft family, Taft graduated from Yale College in 1878, and later graduated from Cincinnati Law School in 1880. William_Howard_Taft | |
| Gus Grissom Virgil Ivan Grissom, more widely known as Gus Grissom, (April 3, 1926 – January 27, 1967) was one of the original NASA Project Mercury astronauts and a United States Air Force pilot. He was the second American to fly in space. Grissom was killed along with fellow astronauts Ed White and Roger Chaffee during a training exercise and pre-launch test for the Apollo 1 mission at the Kennedy Space Center. Gus_Grissom | |
| George Marshall George Catlett Marshall (December 31, 1880 American military leader, Chief of Staff of the Army, Secretary of State, and the third Secretary of Defense. Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II, Marshall served as the U.S. George_Marshall | |
| Battle of the Little Bighorn The Battle of the Little Bighorn —Custer's Last Stand and, in the parlance of the relevant Native Americans, the Battle of Greasy Grass Creek—Lakota–Northern Cheyenne combined force and the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. It occurred on June 25 and June 26, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in the eastern Montana Territory, near what is now Crow Agency, Montana.The battle was the most famous action of the Great Sioux War of 1876-77 and was a remarkable victory for the Lakota and Northern Cheyenne, led by Sitting Bull. Battle_of_the_Little_Bighorn | |
| Paratrooper Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in areas not accessible by land. Paratrooper | |
| USS Akron (ZRS-4) USS_Akron_(ZRS-4) | |
| Elliot See Elliot McKay See, Jr. (July 23, 1927 February 28, 1966) , was an American astronaut, selected in the second group of astronauts. Elliot See was born in Dallas, Texas. After initially attending The University of Texas where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, he then attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy, graduating in 1949. Elliot_See | |
| List of Governors of Alaska The Governor of Alaska is the head of the executive branch of Alaska's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Alaska Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment.The state constitution provides for the election of a governor and lieutenant governor every four years on the same ticket, with their terms commencing on the first Monday in the December following the election. List_of_Governors_of_Alaska | |
| Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Jacqueline "Jackie" Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady during his presidency from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. She was later married to Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis from 1968 until his death in 1975. In later years she had a successful career as a book editor. She is remembered for her style and elegance. Jacqueline_Kennedy_Onassis | |
| Tomb of the Unknowns Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although it has never been officially named) is a monument dedicated to American servicemen who have died without their remains being identified. It is located in Arlington National Cemetery in the United States. Tomb_of_the_Unknowns | |
| In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields" is one of the most famous poems written during World War I and has been called "the most popular poem" produced during that period. It is written in the form of a French rondeau. Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote it on May 3 1915, after he witnessed the death of his friend, Lieutenant Alexis Helmer, only 22 years old, the day before. The poem was first publ In_Flanders_Fields | |
| A. Peter Dewey Albert Peter Dewey (1916-September 26, 1945), shot by accident. by Viet Minh troops on September 26, 1945. Dewey was the first American fatality in Vietnam, killed in the early aftermath of World War II. A._Peter_Dewey | |
| John Foster Dulles John Foster Dulles (February 25, 1888 U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959. He was a significant figure in the early Cold War era, advocating an aggressive stance against communism around the world. He advocated support of the French in their war against the Viet Minh in Indochina and it is widely believed that he refused to shake the hand of Zhou Enlai at the Geneva Conference in 1954. John_Foster_Dulles | |
| Mike Mansfield Michael Joseph Mansfield (March 16, 1903Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. Born in New York City to Irish Catholic immigrants, he was raised in Montana, where he graduated from the University of Montana. Mansfield represented the state of Montana throughout his political career. Mike_Mansfield | |
| Clark Clifford Clark McAdams Clifford (December 25, 1906 – October 10, 1998) was a highly influential American lawyer who served Presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson and Carter, serving as United States Secretary of Defense for Johnson. Clark_Clifford | |
| Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia is a military cemetery in the United States, established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee, a descendant of Martha Washington. The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and near The Pentagon. It is served by the Arlington_National_Cemetery | |
| John N. Mitchell Talk:John_N._Mitchell | |
| List of Puerto Ricans This list of Puerto Ricans includes people who were born in Puerto Rico, people who are of Puerto Rican ancestry, and many long-term residents and/or immigrants who have made Puerto Rico their home, and who are recognized for their life and/or work.This list should be carefully maintained, and adding or deleting a name without first discussing the change on the article's talk page is likely to be reverted. List_of_Puerto_Ricans | |
| Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Coeur d'Alene (English:Alene's Heart, ) is the largest city and county seat of Kootenai County, Idaho, United States. It is the principal city of the Coeur d'Alene Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census the population of Coeur d'Alene was 34,514 (2006 estimateSpokane, Washington, which combined with Coeur d'Alene and northern Idaho has population of 590,617. Coeur d'Alene is also the largest city in the northern Idaho Panhandle. Coeur_d'Alene,_Idaho | |
| Whitestown, Indiana Whitestown is a town in Worth Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States. The population was 471 at the 2000 census.In Whitestown, Indiana, a new development is underway for a mixed use community called Anson. While Anson isn't a stand alone city, and is apart of Whitestown, it will be home to a number of new businesses, including Medco Health Solutions and ASILimited. Whitestown,_Indiana | |
| Spencer, Indiana Spencer is a town in Washington Township, Owen County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,508 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Owen County.Spencer is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. Spencer,_Indiana | |
| Greenville, Iowa Greenville is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 93 at the 2000 census. Greenville,_Iowa | |
| Dowagiac, Michigan Dowagiac (, ) is a city in Cass County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,147 at the 2000 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.Dowagiac is situated at the corner of four townshipsWayne Township to the northeast, LaGrange Township to the southeast, Pokagon Township to the southwest, and Silver Creek Township to the northwest. Dowagiac,_Michigan | |
| Mendham Borough, New Jersey Mendham_Borough,_New_Jersey | |
| Glens Falls, New York Glens Falls is a city in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls, New York Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 14,354 at the 2000 census. The name is taken from a large waterfall in the Hudson River, located at the southern border of the city. Glens_Falls,_New_York | |
| Oradell, New Jersey Oradell,_New_Jersey | |
| Claire Lee Chennault Lieutenant General Claire Lee Chennault (6 September 1893 – 27 July 1958), was a United States military aviator who commanded the "Flying Tigers" during World War II. His family name is pronounced shen-awlt. Claire_Lee_Chennault | |
| Joe Louis Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981), better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949.Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis helped elevate boxing out of a nadir in popularity in the post-Jack Dempsey era by establishing a reputation as an honest, hardworking fighter at a time when the sport was dominated by gambling interests. Joe_Louis | |
| Spanish–American War Talk:Spanish–American_War | |
| Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright IV Jonathan Mayhew "Skinny" Wainwright IV (August 23, 1883 American army officer and the commander of Allied forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to the Empire of Japan during World War II. Wainwright is a recipient of the Medal of Honor. Jonathan_Mayhew_Wainwright_IV | |
| Richard K. Sutherland Richard Kerens Sutherland (November 27, 1893 June 25, 1966) was a Lieutenant General of the US Army and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's Chief of Staff in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. Richard_K._Sutherland | |
| Medal of Honor Medal_of_Honor | |
| Band of Brothers (TV miniseries) Band of Brothers is a 2001 ten-part television World War II miniseries based on the book of the same title written by historian and biographer Stephen Ambrose. It was executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks after their successful collaboration on the Academy Award-winning World War II film Saving Private Ryan (1998). The episodes first aired in 2001 on HBO and is still run frequently on various TV networks around the world. Band_of_Brothers_(TV_miniseries) | |
| Joe Foss Joseph Jacob "Joe" Foss (April 17, 1915fighter ace of the United States Marine Corps during World War II, a 1943 recipient of the Medal of Honor, a General in the Air National Guard, the 20th Governor of South Dakota, and the first commissioner of the American Football League. Joe_Foss | |
| Lauri Törni Lauri Allan Törni (May 28, 1919 – October 18, 1965) was a Finnish Army captain who led an infantry company in Finnish Winter and Continuation War and moved to the United States after the war. He is known as the soldier who fought under three flagsWorld War II) and American (where he was known as Larry Thorne) when he fought in the U.S. Army Special Forces in the Vietnam War. Lauri_Törni | |
| Omar Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley KCB (February 12, 1893 April 8, 1981) was one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II and a General of the Army in the United States Army. He was the last surviving five-star commissioned officer of the United States and the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Omar_Bradley | |
| Michael J. Smith (astronaut) Michael John Smith, usually known as Mike Smith (April 30, 1945 – January 28, 1986) was an American astronaut, pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it was destroyed during the STS-51-L mission. All seven crew members died.Smith was born in Beaufort, North Carolina; an airfield there is named for him. Michael_J._Smith_(astronaut) | |
| Dick Scobee Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee (May 19, 1939 - January 28, 1986) was an American astronaut who was killed commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission. Dick_Scobee | |
| USS Thresher (SSN-593) USS_Thresher_(SSN-593) | |
| William Joseph Donovan "Wild Bill Donovan" redirects here. For the baseball pitcher and manager see Wild Bill Donovan (baseball).Major General William Joseph Donovan, USA, KBE, (January 1, 1883 Office of Strategic Services (OSS). He is also widely known as the "father" of today's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). William_Joseph_Donovan | |
| Daniel Murphy (admiral) Admiral Daniel Joseph Murphy, Sr. (died September 21, 2001) was a four-star Admiral in the United States Navy and served in the White House during the Carter and Reagan administrations. Murphy grew up in Brooklyn, and graduated from the University of Maryland and the Naval War College. He joined the Navy in 1943, during his second year at St. John's University in New York, and flew antisubmarine patrols over the North Atlantic during World War II. Daniel_Murphy_(admiral) | |
| Lucian Truscott Lucian King Truscott, Jr. (January 9, 1895 September 12, 1965) was a US Army General, who successively commanded the 3rd Infantry Division, VI Corps, U.S. Fifteenth Army and U.S. Fifth Army during World War II. Lucian_Truscott |
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