SettingsPresidential Medal of Freedom recipients
A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, Jr. was a prominent African American civil rights advocate, author, and federal appeals court judge.
Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, Jr. was a prominent African American civil rights advocate, author, and federal appeals court judge.
A. Philip Randolph
Asa Philip Randolph was a leader in the African American civil-rights movement and the American labor movement.
Asa Philip Randolph was a leader in the African American civil-rights movement and the American labor movement.
Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Adela Rogers St. Johns
Adela Rogers St. Johns was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
Adela Rogers St. Johns was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
Alan Greenspan
Alan Greenspan (born March 6, 1926, ) is an American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States from 1987 to 2006.
Alan Greenspan (born March 6, 1926, ) is an American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States from 1987 to 2006.
Albert Merriman Smith
(Albert) Merriman Smith (February 10, 1913 – April 13, 1970) was a wire service reporter, notably serving as White House correspondent for United Press International and its predecessor, United...
(Albert) Merriman Smith (February 10, 1913 – April 13, 1970) was a wire service reporter, notably serving as White House correspondent for United Press International and its predecessor, United...
Albert Shanker
Albert Shanker (September 14, 1928 – February 22, 1997) was President of the United Federation of Teachers from 1964 to 1984 as well as President of the American Federation of Teachers from 1974...
Albert Shanker (September 14, 1928 – February 22, 1997) was President of the United Federation of Teachers from 1964 to 1984 as well as President of the American Federation of Teachers from 1974...
Andrew Goodpaster
Andrew Jackson Goodpaster (February 12, 1915 – May 16, 2005) was an American Army General.
Andrew Jackson Goodpaster (February 12, 1915 – May 16, 2005) was an American Army General.
Andrew Young
Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia.
Andrew Jackson Young is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia.
Andrée de Jongh
Countess Andrée de Jongh was a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II. She organized the Comet Line for escaped Allied soldiers.
Countess Andrée de Jongh was a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II. She organized the Comet Line for escaped Allied soldiers.
Andy Griffith
Andy Samuel Griffith is an American actor, director, producer, Grammy Award-winning Southern-gospel singer, and writer.
Andy Samuel Griffith is an American actor, director, producer, Grammy Award-winning Southern-gospel singer, and writer.
Angela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkel, ; née Kasner (born 17 July 1954) is the Chancellor of Germany and Chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Angela Dorothea Merkel, ; née Kasner (born 17 July 1954) is the Chancellor of Germany and Chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
Ansel Adams
Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park.
Ansel Easton Adams was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially in Yosemite National Park.
Anthony Fauci
Anthony S. Fauci (born: December 24, 1940) is an immunologist who has made substantial contributions to research in the areas of AIDS and other immunodeficiencies, both as a scientist and as the...
Anthony S. Fauci (born: December 24, 1940) is an immunologist who has made substantial contributions to research in the areas of AIDS and other immunodeficiencies, both as a scientist and as the...
Antonia Pantoja
Dr. Antonia Pantoja (September 13, 1922 - May 24, 2002), educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader and founder of ASPIRA, the Puerto Rican Forum, Boricua College and Producir.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja (September 13, 1922 - May 24, 2002), educator, social worker, feminist, civil rights leader and founder of ASPIRA, the Puerto Rican Forum, Boricua College and Producir.
Anwar Sadat
Anwar El Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers on 6 October 1981.
Anwar El Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers on 6 October 1981.
Apollo 13 Mission Operations Team
The Apollo 13 Mission Operations Team worked at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston during the mission, and was responsible for all aspects of the Apollo 13 mission once it became airbo...
The Apollo 13 Mission Operations Team worked at the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston during the mission, and was responsible for all aspects of the Apollo 13 mission once it became airbo...
Archbishop Iakovos of America
Archbishop Iakovos (Ιάκωβος, July 29, 1911 - April 10, 2005), born Demetrios Koukouzis (Δημήτριος Κουκούζης) was the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America (n...
Archbishop Iakovos (Ιάκωβος, July 29, 1911 - April 10, 2005), born Demetrios Koukouzis (Δημήτριος Κουκούζης) was the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America (n...
Arnall Patz
Arnall Patz (June 14, 1920 – March 11, 2010) was an American medical doctor and research professor at Johns Hopkins University.
Arnall Patz (June 14, 1920 – March 11, 2010) was an American medical doctor and research professor at Johns Hopkins University.
Arnold Aronson
Arnold Aronson (March 11, 1911 – February 17, 1998) was a founder of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and served as its executive secretary from 1950 to 1980.
Arnold Aronson (March 11, 1911 – February 17, 1998) was a founder of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and served as its executive secretary from 1950 to 1980.
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Daniel Palmer (born September 10, 1929) is an American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf.
Arnold Daniel Palmer (born September 10, 1929) is an American professional golfer, who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf.
Arthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was a former World No. 1 professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was a former World No. 1 professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.
Arthur Goldberg
Arthur Joseph Goldberg (August 8, 1908 January 19, 1990) was an American statesman and jurist who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice and Ambassador to the United Nations.
Arthur Joseph Goldberg (August 8, 1908 January 19, 1990) was an American statesman and jurist who served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice and Ambassador to the United Nations.
Arthur Hartley
Arthur Clifford Hartley, CBE (7 January 1889 – 28 January 1960) was a British civil engineer.
Arthur Clifford Hartley, CBE (7 January 1889 – 28 January 1960) was a British civil engineer.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers; many regard him as the greatest ...
Arthur Rubinstein was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of composers; many regard him as the greatest ...
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi MP AC is a Burmese opposition politician and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma.
Aung San Suu Kyi MP AC is a Burmese opposition politician and General Secretary of the National League for Democracy in Burma.
B. B. King
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
Riley B. King (born September 16, 1925), known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex gui...
B.B. King
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American songwriter, vocalist, and famed blues guitarist.
Barbara Jordan
Barbara Charline Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights movement.
Barbara Charline Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights movement.
Barry Goldwater
Barry Morris Goldwater was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 election.
Barry Morris Goldwater was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 election.
Ben Carson
Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
Bill Russell
William Felton "Bill" Russell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
William Felton "Bill" Russell is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Billie Jean King
Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.
Billy Graham
William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. is an American evangelical Christian evangelist, ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, who rose to celebrity status with national media backin...
William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. is an American evangelical Christian evangelist, ordained as a Southern Baptist minister, who rose to celebrity status with national media backin...
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was an English-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies.
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS was an English-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies.
Bob Kahn
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is a Jewish American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TC...
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is a Jewish American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TC...
Brent Scowcroft
Brent Scowcroft, KBE (born March 19, 1925 in Ogden, Utah) was the United States National Security Advisor under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush and a Lieutenant General in the Unite...
Brent Scowcroft, KBE (born March 19, 1925 in Ogden, Utah) was the United States National Security Advisor under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush and a Lieutenant General in the Unite...
Brian Lamb
Brian Patrick Lamb (born October 9, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana) is the founder and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, a television network dedicated to coverage of government proceedings and pub...
Brian Patrick Lamb (born October 9, 1941 in Lafayette, Indiana) is the founder and chief executive officer of C-SPAN, a television network dedicated to coverage of government proceedings and pub...
Brooke Astor
Roberta Brooke Astor (née Russell, previously Kuser and Marshall) (March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American philanthropist and socialite who was the chairwoman ...
Roberta Brooke Astor (née Russell, previously Kuser and Marshall) (March 30, 1902 – August 13, 2007) was an American philanthropist and socialite who was the chairwoman ...
Buck O'Neil
John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil (November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was a first baseman and manager in Negro league baseball, most notably in the Negro American League with the Kansas City Monarchs.
John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil (November 13, 1911 – October 6, 2006) was a first baseman and manager in Negro league baseball, most notably in the Negro American League with the Kansas City Monarchs.
Buckminster Fuller
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American systems theorist, architect, engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Richard Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller was an American systems theorist, architect, engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D. is an American mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history.
Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D. is an American mechanical engineer, retired United States Air Force pilot and astronaut who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing in history.
Byron White
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White won fame both as a football halfback and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White won fame both as a football halfback and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
C. Douglas Dillon
Clarence Douglas Dillon was an American diplomat and politician, who served as U.S. Ambassador to France and as the 57th Secretary of the Treasury.
Clarence Douglas Dillon was an American diplomat and politician, who served as U.S. Ambassador to France and as the 57th Secretary of the Treasury.
C. Everett Koop
Charles Everett Koop, MD is an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator.
Charles Everett Koop, MD is an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator.
Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American writer and editor, best known for his poetry.
Carl Sandburg (January 6, 1878 – July 22, 1967) was an American writer and editor, best known for his poetry.
Carlos P. Romulo
Carlos Peña Rómulo (14 January 1899 – 15 December 1985) was a Filipino diplomat, politician, soldier, journalist and author.
Carlos Peña Rómulo (14 January 1899 – 15 December 1985) was a Filipino diplomat, politician, soldier, journalist and author.
Caspar Weinberger
Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (August 18, 1917March 28, 2006), was an American politician and businessman.
Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger (August 18, 1917March 28, 2006), was an American politician and businessman.
Cesar Chavez
Cesar Estrada Chavez was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the...
Cesar Estrada Chavez was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the...
Charles Erwin Wilson
Charles Erwin Wilson, American businessman and politician, was United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Eisenhower.
Charles Erwin Wilson, American businessman and politician, was United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Eisenhower.
Charles Gairdner
General Sir Charles Henry Gairdner, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, CB was a British Army general during World War II, Governor of Western Australia from 1951 to 1963 and Governor of Tasmania from 1963 to 1968.
General Sir Charles Henry Gairdner, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, CB was a British Army general during World War II, Governor of Western Australia from 1951 to 1963 and Governor of Tasmania from 1963 to 1968.
Charles Richard Fairey
Sir Charles Richard Fairey MBE, FRAeS (5 May 1887 – 30 September 1956) was a British aircraft manufacturer.
Sir Charles Richard Fairey MBE, FRAeS (5 May 1887 – 30 September 1956) was a British aircraft manufacturer.
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for her roles in musical theater.
Chita Rivera is an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for her roles in musical theater.
Christian Herter
Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.
Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.
Chuck Yeager
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot.
Charles Elwood "Chuck" Yeager is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot.
Claire Phillips
Claire Phillips, also known as Clara Fuentes or High Pockets, was an American spy who worked in the Japanese controlled Philippines during World War II. In 1951, upon the recommenda...
Claire Phillips, also known as Clara Fuentes or High Pockets, was an American spy who worked in the Japanese controlled Philippines during World War II. In 1951, upon the recommenda...
Clare Boothe Luce
Clare Boothe Luce was one of the first American women ambassadors, a versatile author, and wife of H.R. Luce, publisher of Time, Life and Fortune.
Clare Boothe Luce was one of the first American women ambassadors, a versatile author, and wife of H.R. Luce, publisher of Time, Life and Fortune.
Clark Clifford
Clark McAdams Clifford was an American lawyer who served United States Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter, serving as United States Secretary of Defe...
Clark McAdams Clifford was an American lawyer who served United States Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter, serving as United States Secretary of Defe...
Claude Pepper
Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly.
Claude Denson Pepper was an American politician of the Democratic Party, and a spokesman for left-liberalism and the elderly.
Claus Helberg
Claus Helberg was a Norwegian resistance fighter and mountain guide.
Claus Helberg was a Norwegian resistance fighter and mountain guide.
Clint Johnson
Clint Johnson (born in Fish Branch, Florida) is an American author of nonfiction, primarily about the American Civil War.
Clint Johnson (born in Fish Branch, Florida) is an American author of nonfiction, primarily about the American Civil War.
Colin Davidson
Colin Bancroft Davidson was a land surveyor and Captain in the Australian Military Forces during World War II who was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1948.
Colin Bancroft Davidson was a land surveyor and Captain in the Australian Military Forces during World War II who was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1948.
Colin Powell
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Costanzo Picco
Costanzo Picco was an Italian military officer and skier.
Costanzo Picco was an Italian military officer and skier.
Criticism of Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 5 September 1997), born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (pronounced ), was a Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of...
Mother Teresa (26 August 1910 5 September 1997), born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu (pronounced ), was a Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of...
Cyrus Vance
Cyrus Roberts Vance was an American lawyer and United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980.
Cyrus Roberts Vance was an American lawyer and United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980.
César Chávez
César Estrada Chávez (; March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Assoc...
César Estrada Chávez (; March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993) was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist who, with Dolores Huerta, co-founded the National Farm Workers Assoc...
Dante Fascell
Dante Bruno Fascell (March 9, 1917 – November 28, 1998) served as an American politician from the state of Florida.
Dante Bruno Fascell (March 9, 1917 – November 28, 1998) served as an American politician from the state of Florida.
Dave Thomas (American businessman)
R. David "Dave" Thomas was an American fast-food tycoon and philanthropist.
R. David "Dave" Thomas was an American fast-food tycoon and philanthropist.
David A. Hamburg
David A. Hamburg is President Emeritus at Carnegie Corporation of New York, where he served as president from 1982 to 1997.
David A. Hamburg is President Emeritus at Carnegie Corporation of New York, where he served as president from 1982 to 1997.
David Brinkley
David McClure Brinkley was an American newscaster for NBC and ABC in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997.
David McClure Brinkley was an American newscaster for NBC and ABC in a career lasting from 1943 to 1997.
David McCullough
David Gaub McCullough (; born July 7, 1933) is an American author, narrator, historian, and lecturer.
David Gaub McCullough (; born July 7, 1933) is an American author, narrator, historian, and lecturer.
David Packard
David Packard was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, serving as president, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.
David Packard was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, serving as president, CEO, and Chairman of the Board.
David Rockefeller
David Rockefeller, Sr. is the current patriarch of the Rockefeller family.
David Rockefeller, Sr. is the current patriarch of the Rockefeller family.
David Willis Wilson Henderson
David Willis Wilson Henderson CB FRS (23 July 1903 – 16 August 1968) was a Scottish-born microbiologist; a former President of the Society for General Microbiology and recipient of the U.S. Meda...
David Willis Wilson Henderson CB FRS (23 July 1903 – 16 August 1968) was a Scottish-born microbiologist; a former President of the Society for General Microbiology and recipient of the U.S. Meda...
Dean Rusk
David Dean Rusk was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
David Dean Rusk was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Dennis Puleston
Dennis Puleston (30 December 1905 - 8 June 2001) was a British-born American environmentalist, adventurer and designer.
Dennis Puleston (30 December 1905 - 8 June 2001) was a British-born American environmentalist, adventurer and designer.
Denton Cooley
Denton Arthur Cooley is an American heart surgeon famous for performing the first implantation of a total artificial heart.
Denton Arthur Cooley is an American heart surgeon famous for performing the first implantation of a total artificial heart.
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Mpilo Tutu (born 7 October 1931) is a South African activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid.
Desmond Mpilo Tutu (born 7 October 1931) is a South African activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid.
Detlev Bronk
Detlev Wulf Bronk (August 13, 1897 – November 17, 1975) was President of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland from 1949 to 1953 and President of the National Academy of Sciences...
Detlev Wulf Bronk (August 13, 1897 – November 17, 1975) was President of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland from 1949 to 1953 and President of the National Academy of Sciences...
Dick Cheney
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States, under George W. Bush.
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States, under George W. Bush.
Donald A. Quarles
Donald Aubrey Quarles (July 30, 1894 - May 8, 1959) was a communications engineer, senior level executive with Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric, and a top official in the United ...
Donald Aubrey Quarles (July 30, 1894 - May 8, 1959) was a communications engineer, senior level executive with Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric, and a top official in the United ...
Donald G. Fink
Donald Glen Fink (November 8, 1911 – May 3, 1996) was an American electrical engineer, a pioneer in the development of radio navigation systems and television standards, vice president for...
Donald Glen Fink (November 8, 1911 – May 3, 1996) was an American electrical engineer, a pioneer in the development of radio navigation systems and television standards, vice president for...
Donna Shalala
Donna Edna Shalala ( ; born February 14, 1941) served for eight years as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton and has been president of the University of Miami, a ...
Donna Edna Shalala ( ; born February 14, 1941) served for eight years as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton and has been president of the University of Miami, a ...
Dorothy Height
Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an American administrator, educator, and social activist.
Dorothy Irene Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010) was an American administrator, educator, and social activist.
Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and big-band leader.
Earl Blaik
Earl Henry "Red" Blaik (February 15, 1897 – May 6, 1989) was an American football player and coach.
Earl Henry "Red" Blaik (February 15, 1897 – May 6, 1989) was an American football player and coach.
Earl Warren
Earl Warren was an American jurist and politician who served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States and the 30th Governor of California.
Earl Warren was an American jurist and politician who served as the 14th Chief Justice of the United States and the 30th Governor of California.
Edmund Muskie
Edmund Sixtus "Ed" Muskie (March 28, 1914March 26, 1996) was an American politician from Rumford, Maine.
Edmund Sixtus "Ed" Muskie (March 28, 1914March 26, 1996) was an American politician from Rumford, Maine.
Edward Brooke
Edward William Brooke, III (born October 26, 1919) is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic oppo...
Edward William Brooke, III (born October 26, 1919) is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic oppo...
Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.
Edward John DeBartolo, Sr. (May 17, 1909 – December 19, 1994) was an American businessman.
Edward John DeBartolo, Sr. (May 17, 1909 – December 19, 1994) was an American businessman.
Edward Teller
Edward Teller (Teller Ede; January 15, 1908 – September 9, 2003) was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist, known colloquially as "the father of the hydrogen bomb", even though he...
Edward Teller (Teller Ede; January 15, 1908 – September 9, 2003) was a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist, known colloquially as "the father of the hydrogen bomb", even though he...
Edwin H. Land
Edwin Herbert Land was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation.
Edwin Herbert Land was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation.
Einar Skinnarland
Einar Skinnarland DCM (27 April 1918 – 5 December 2002) was a Norwegian resistance fighter during the Second World War.
Einar Skinnarland DCM (27 April 1918 – 5 December 2002) was a Norwegian resistance fighter during the Second World War.
Elbert Tuttle
Elbert Parr Tuttle (July 17, 1897 – June 23, 1996), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Georgia, was chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Ci...
Elbert Parr Tuttle (July 17, 1897 – June 23, 1996), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Georgia, was chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Ci...
Elie Wiesel
Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel KBE is a Romanian-born Jewish-American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor.
Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel KBE is a Romanian-born Jewish-American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor.
Elie Wiesel bibliography
This is a bibliography of the works of Elie Wiesel.
This is a bibliography of the works of Elie Wiesel.
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the "First Lady of Song," "Queen of Jazz," and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella T. Grasso
Ella T. Grasso was an American politician, and the first woman elected governor of Connecticut.
Ella T. Grasso was an American politician, and the first woman elected governor of Connecticut.
Elliot Richardson
Elliot Lee Richardson (July 20, 1920 December 31, 1999) was an American lawyer and politician who was a member of the cabinet of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Elliot Lee Richardson (July 20, 1920 December 31, 1999) was an American lawyer and politician who was a member of the cabinet of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Elma Lewis
Elma Idna Lewis (September 15, 1921 – January 1, 2004) was the founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (including a museum) and the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts.
Elma Idna Lewis (September 15, 1921 – January 1, 2004) was the founder of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (including a museum) and the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts.
Elmo Zumwalt
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations.
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations.
Eric Hoffer
Eric Hoffer was an American social writer.
Eric Hoffer was an American social writer.
Esther Peterson
Esther Eggertsen Peterson (December 9, 1906 – December 20, 1997) was a lifelong consumer and women's advocate.
Esther Eggertsen Peterson (December 9, 1906 – December 20, 1997) was a lifelong consumer and women's advocate.
Estée Lauder (person)
Estée Lauder (; July 1, 1906 – April 24, 2004) was an American business magnate.
Estée Lauder (; July 1, 1906 – April 24, 2004) was an American business magnate.
Eugene Lang
Eugene M. "Gene" Lang (b.
Eugene M. "Gene" Lang (b.
Eugene M. Locke
Eugene Murphy Locke was an American lawyer from Dallas, Texas and ambassador.
Eugene Murphy Locke was an American lawyer from Dallas, Texas and ambassador.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, DSG a member of the Kennedy family, sister of President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy, was the founder in 1962 of Camp Shriver, and in...
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, DSG a member of the Kennedy family, sister of President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward Kennedy, was the founder in 1962 of Camp Shriver, and in...
Evelyn Dubrow
Evelyn Dubrow (March 6, 1911, Passaic, New Jersey – June 20, 2006, Washington, D.C.) was a legendary labour lobbyist for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
Evelyn Dubrow (March 6, 1911, Passaic, New Jersey – June 20, 2006, Washington, D.C.) was a legendary labour lobbyist for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.
F. G. L. Chester
Lieutenant-Colonel Francis George Leach "Gort" Chester DSO, OBE (14 June 1899 - 18 August 1946) was a British soldier who led several Z Special Unit operations in Borneo during World War II.
Lieutenant-Colonel Francis George Leach "Gort" Chester DSO, OBE (14 June 1899 - 18 August 1946) was a British soldier who led several Z Special Unit operations in Borneo during World War II.
Felix Frankfurter
Felix Frankfurter (November 15, 1882 – February 22, 1965) was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Felix Frankfurter (November 15, 1882 – February 22, 1965) was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
Francis Collins
Francis Sellers Collins, is an American physician-geneticist, noted for his discoveries of disease genes and his leadership of the Human Genome Project.
Francis Sellers Collins, is an American physician-geneticist, noted for his discoveries of disease genes and his leadership of the Human Genome Project.
Frank Berryman
Lieutenant General Sir Frank Horton Berryman, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO (11 April 1894 – 28 May 1981) was an Australian Army officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant general during the Second World War.
Lieutenant General Sir Frank Horton Berryman, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO (11 April 1894 – 28 May 1981) was an Australian Army officer who rose to the rank of lieutenant general during the Second World War.
Frank Minis Johnson
Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. (October 30, 1918July 23, 1999) was a United States Federal judge, made a number of landmark civil rights rulings that helped end segregation in the South.
Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. (October 30, 1918July 23, 1999) was a United States Federal judge, made a number of landmark civil rights rulings that helped end segregation in the South.
Frank Reynolds
Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for ABC and CBS News.
Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for ABC and CBS News.
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra,, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor.
Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra,, (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer and film actor.
Fred Andrew Seaton
Frederick Andrew Seaton was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.
Frederick Andrew Seaton was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.
Fred Korematsu
Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was one of the many Japanese-American citizens living on the West Coast during World War II. Shortly after the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, President F...
Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu was one of the many Japanese-American citizens living on the West Coast during World War II. Shortly after the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, President F...
Fred Rogers
Fred McFeely Rogers was an American educator, Presbyterian minister, songwriter, author, and television host.
Fred McFeely Rogers was an American educator, Presbyterian minister, songwriter, author, and television host.
Friedrich Hayek
Friedrich August Hayek CH, born in Austria-Hungary as Friedrich August von Hayek, was an economist and philosopher best known for his defense of classical liberalism.
Friedrich August Hayek CH, born in Austria-Hungary as Friedrich August von Hayek, was an economist and philosopher best known for his defense of classical liberalism.
Geoffrey Dummer
Geoffrey William Arnold Dummer, MBE (1945), C.Eng.
Geoffrey William Arnold Dummer, MBE (1945), C.Eng.
George Abbey
George William Samuel Abbey is a former director of the Johnson Space Center and Fellow in Space Policy at the Baker Institute of Rice University.
George William Samuel Abbey is a former director of the Johnson Space Center and Fellow in Space Policy at the Baker Institute of Rice University.
George Balanchine
George Balanchine, born Giorgi Balanchivadze (გიორგი ბალანჩივაძე, Георгий Мелитонович Баланчивадзе) (April 30, 1983), was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer ...
George Balanchine, born Giorgi Balanchivadze (გიორგი ბალანჩივაძე, Георгий Мелитонович Баланчивадзе) (April 30, 1983), was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer ...
George F. Kennan
George Frost Kennan (February 16, 1904 – March 17, 2005) was an American adviser, diplomat, political scientist and historian, best known as "the father of containment" and as a key figure...
George Frost Kennan (February 16, 1904 – March 17, 2005) was an American adviser, diplomat, political scientist and historian, best known as "the father of containment" and as a key figure...
George McGovern
George Stanley McGovern is a historian, author, and former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee in the 1972 presidential election.
George Stanley McGovern is a historian, author, and former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee in the 1972 presidential election.
George P. Shultz
George Pratt Shultz (born December 13, 1920) is an American economist, statesman, and businessman.
George Pratt Shultz (born December 13, 1920) is an American economist, statesman, and businessman.
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, between Octob...
George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, between Octob...
George Tenet
George John Tenet was the Director of Central Intelligence for the United States Central Intelligence Agency, and is Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.
George John Tenet was the Director of Central Intelligence for the United States Central Intelligence Agency, and is Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Diplomacy at Georgetown University.
George W. Taylor (professor)
George W. Taylor (July 10, 1901 - December 15, 1972) was a notable professor of industrial relations at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is credited with founding the ac...
George W. Taylor (July 10, 1901 - December 15, 1972) was a notable professor of industrial relations at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and is credited with founding the ac...
Gerald D. Griffin
Gerald D. "Gerry" Griffin (born 1934) is a former a NASA flight director and director of Johnson Space Center.
Gerald D. "Gerry" Griffin (born 1934) is a former a NASA flight director and director of Johnson Space Center.
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974.
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974.
Gerard C. Smith
Gerard Coad Smith (May 4, 1914 - July 4, 1994) was the chief U.S. delegate to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) in 1969 and the first U.S. Chairman of the Trilateral Commission.
Gerard Coad Smith (May 4, 1914 - July 4, 1994) was the chief U.S. delegate to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) in 1969 and the first U.S. Chairman of the Trilateral Commission.
Gerda Weissmann Klein
Gerda Weissmann Klein is an author, humanitarian, historian, inspirational speaker, naturalized citizen and Holocaust survivor.
Gerda Weissmann Klein is an author, humanitarian, historian, inspirational speaker, naturalized citizen and Holocaust survivor.
Gillespie V. Montgomery
Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery (August 5, 1920 – May 12, 2006) was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997.
Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery (August 5, 1920 – May 12, 2006) was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997.
Ginetta Sagan
Ginetta Sagan was a US human rights activist best known for her work with Amnesty International on behalf of prisoners of conscience.
Ginetta Sagan was a US human rights activist best known for her work with Amnesty International on behalf of prisoners of conscience.
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckley (June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008) was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Chu...
Gordon Bitner Hinckley (June 23, 1910 – January 27, 2008) was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Chu...
Gordon Moore
Gordon Earle Moore is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law.
Gordon Earle Moore is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law.
Guan Linzheng
Guan Linzheng (关麟征)（1905-1980）was a highly successful Chinese general in the Kuomintang who fought against both the Chinese communists and the Imperial Japanese Army, and was a recipient of Orde...
Guan Linzheng (关麟征)（1905-1980）was a highly successful Chinese general in the Kuomintang who fought against both the Chinese communists and the Imperial Japanese Army, and was a recipient of Orde...
Gunnar Sønsteby
Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO ( 1918 – 10 May 2012) was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He is also known for be...
Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO ( 1918 – 10 May 2012) was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He is also known for be...
Hank Aaron
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," or "Hammerin' Hank," is a retired American baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1954 through 1976.
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," or "Hammerin' Hank," is a retired American baseball right fielder who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1954 through 1976.
Harold Brown (Secretary of Defense)
Harold Brown (born September 19, 1927), American scientist, was U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the cabinet of President Jimmy Carter.
Harold Brown (born September 19, 1927), American scientist, was U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the cabinet of President Jimmy Carter.
Harper Lee
Nelle Harper E. Lee is an American author known for her 1960 Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which deals with the issues of racism that were observed by the author as a c...
Nelle Harper E. Lee is an American author known for her 1960 Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, which deals with the issues of racism that were observed by the author as a c...
Harry W. Shlaudeman
Harry Walter Shlaudeman (born 17 May 1926) was a United States diplomat.
Harry Walter Shlaudeman (born 17 May 1926) was a United States diplomat.
Harvey Milk
Harvey Bernard Milk was an American politician who became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Harvey Bernard Milk was an American politician who became the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Hector P. Garcia
Hector Perez Garcia (January 17, 1914-July 26, 1996) was a Mexican-American physician, surgeon, World War II veteran, civil rights advocate, and founder of the American G.I. Forum.
Hector Perez Garcia (January 17, 1914-July 26, 1996) was a Mexican-American physician, surgeon, World War II veteran, civil rights advocate, and founder of the American G.I. Forum.
Helmut Kohl
Helmut Josef Michael Kohl (; born 3 April 1930) is a German conservative politician and statesman.
Helmut Josef Michael Kohl (; born 3 April 1930) is a German conservative politician and statesman.
Helmut Sonnenfeldt
Helmut Sonnenfeldt is an American foreign policy expert.
Helmut Sonnenfeldt is an American foreign policy expert.
Henry Friendly
Henry Jacob Friendly (July 3, 1903 – March 11, 1986) was a prominent judge in the United States, who sat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1959 through 1974 (incl...
Henry Jacob Friendly (July 3, 1903 – March 11, 1986) was a prominent judge in the United States, who sat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 1959 through 1974 (incl...
Henry Hyde
Henry John Hyde (April 18, 1924 – November 29, 2007), an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th ...
Henry John Hyde (April 18, 1924 – November 29, 2007), an American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 2007, representing the 6th ...
Henry Kissinger
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American writer, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Henry M. Jackson
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death.
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death.
Herblock
Herbert Lawrence Block, commonly known as Herblock (October 13, 1909 – October 7, 2001), was an American editorial cartoonist and author best known for his commentary on national dom...
Herbert Lawrence Block, commonly known as Herblock (October 13, 1909 – October 7, 2001), was an American editorial cartoonist and author best known for his commentary on national dom...
Horacio de la Costa
Horacio de la Costa (May 9, 1916 – March 20, 1977) was the first Filipino Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, and a recognized authority in Philippine and Asian cultu...
Horacio de la Costa (May 9, 1916 – March 20, 1977) was the first Filipino Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines, and a recognized authority in Philippine and Asian cultu...
Howard Baker
Howard Henry Baker, Jr. is a former Senate Majority Leader, Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee, White House Chief of Staff, and a former United States Ambassador to Japan.
Howard Henry Baker, Jr. is a former Senate Majority Leader, Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee, White House Chief of Staff, and a former United States Ambassador to Japan.
Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr., served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr., served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Hugh O'Flaherty
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, CBE was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and senior official of the Roman Curia.
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, CBE was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and senior official of the Roman Curia.
Hyman G. Rickover
Hyman George Rickover was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as direc...
Hyman George Rickover was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as direc...
I. M. Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei (born April 26, 1917), commonly known as I. M. Pei, is a Chinese American architect, often called a master of modern architecture.
Ieoh Ming Pei (born April 26, 1917), commonly known as I. M. Pei, is a Chinese American architect, often called a master of modern architecture.
Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.
Irving Brown
Irving Brown (Bronx, 1911 - Paris, 1989) was an American trade-unionist, member of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and then of the AFL-CIO, who played an important role in Western Europe ...
Irving Brown (Bronx, 1911 - Paris, 1989) was an American trade-unionist, member of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and then of the AFL-CIO, who played an important role in Western Europe ...
Irving Kristol
Irving Kristol was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of neoconservatism".
Irving Kristol was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of neoconservatism".
Isolina Ferré
Isolina Ferré Aguayo (September 5, 1914 – August 3, 2000) was a Puerto Rican-born Roman Catholic nun.
Isolina Ferré Aguayo (September 5, 1914 – August 3, 2000) was a Puerto Rican-born Roman Catholic nun.
J. Warren Madden
J. Warren Madden, born Joseph Warren Madden, (January 17, 1890 — February 17, 1972) was an American lawyer, judge, civil servant, and educator.
J. Warren Madden, born Joseph Warren Madden, (January 17, 1890 — February 17, 1972) was an American lawyer, judge, civil servant, and educator.
J. William Fulbright
James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905 – February 9, 1995) was a United States Senator representing Arkansas from 1945 to 1975.
James William Fulbright (April 9, 1905 – February 9, 1995) was a United States Senator representing Arkansas from 1945 to 1975.
Jack Kemp
Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player.
Jack French Kemp was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player.
Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer.
Jack William Nicklaus, nicknamed "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer.
Jack Swigert
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of the 24 persons who have flown to the Moon.
John Leonard "Jack" Swigert, Jr., (August 30, 1931 – December 27, 1982) was a NASA astronaut, one of the 24 persons who have flown to the Moon.
Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American baseball player who became the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era.
Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson was an American baseball player who became the first black Major League Baseball player of the modern era.
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits (May 18, 1904 March 7, 1986) was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981.
Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits (May 18, 1904 March 7, 1986) was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981.
Jacques Cousteau
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.
Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water.
James A. Michener
James Albert Michener (; February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which were sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in ...
James Albert Michener (; February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which were sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in ...
James Brady
James Scott "Jim" Brady is a former Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary under U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
James Scott "Jim" Brady is a former Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary under U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
James Cagney
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact.
James Francis Cagney, Jr. was an American actor, first on stage, then in film, where he had his greatest impact.
James E. Cheek
James Edward Cheek (December 4, 1932 – January 8, 2010), president emeritus of Howard University, was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
James Edward Cheek (December 4, 1932 – January 8, 2010), president emeritus of Howard University, was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
James E. Webb
James Edwin Webb was an American government official who served as the second administrator of NASA from February 14, 1961 to October 7, 1968.
James Edwin Webb was an American government official who served as the second administrator of NASA from February 14, 1961 to October 7, 1968.
James Q. Wilson
James Quinn Wilson was an American academic, political scientist, and an authority on public administration.
James Quinn Wilson was an American academic, political scientist, and an authority on public administration.
James Rouse
James Wilson Rouse, founder of The Rouse Company, was a pioneering American real estate developer, urban planner, civic activist, and later, free enterprise-based philanthropist.
James Wilson Rouse, founder of The Rouse Company, was a pioneering American real estate developer, urban planner, civic activist, and later, free enterprise-based philanthropist.
James Stewart
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and persona.
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and persona.
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański (; October 3, 1914 Berlin – January 20, 2005 Warsaw) was a Polish journalist, writer, politician, social worker and patriot.
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański (; October 3, 1914 Berlin – January 20, 2005 Warsaw) was a Polish journalist, writer, politician, social worker and patriot.
Janet Rowley
Janet Davison Rowley (born April 5, 1925) is an American human geneticist and the first scientist to identify a chromosomal translocation as the cause of leukemia and other cancers.
Janet Davison Rowley (born April 5, 1925) is an American human geneticist and the first scientist to identify a chromosomal translocation as the cause of leukemia and other cancers.
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Jeane Duane Jordan Kirkpatrick was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist.
Jeane Duane Jordan Kirkpatrick was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist.
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump.
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump.
Jim Lovell
James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suf...
James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr., (born March 25, 1928) is a former NASA astronaut and a retired captain in the United States Navy, most famous as the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, which suf...
Jimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Pr...
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Pr...
Joe DiMaggio
Giuseppe Paulo "Joe" DiMaggio ( or ; November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who pl...
Giuseppe Paulo "Joe" DiMaggio ( or ; November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who pl...
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
John Foster Dulles
John Foster Dulles served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959.
John Foster Dulles served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959.
John H. Adams (NRDC)
John Hamilton Adams co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council in 1970.
John Hamilton Adams co-founded the Natural Resources Defense Council in 1970.
John Hope Franklin
John Hope Franklin was a United States historian and past president of Phi Beta Kappa, the Organization of American Historians, the American Historical Association, and the Southern Historical A...
John Hope Franklin was a United States historian and past president of Phi Beta Kappa, the Organization of American Historians, the American Historical Association, and the Southern Historical A...
John Howard
John Winston Howard, OM, AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007.
John Winston Howard, OM, AC, SSI, was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007.
John L. Lewis
John Llewellyn Lewis was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960.
John Llewellyn Lewis was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920 to 1960.
John Minor Wisdom
John Minor Wisdom (May 17, 1905 - May 15, 1999), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Louisiana, was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...
John Minor Wisdom (May 17, 1905 - May 15, 1999), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Louisiana, was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit...
John Paul Vann
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War.
John Paul Vann was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, later retired, who became well known for his role in the Vietnam War.
John R. Paul
John Rodman Paul (April 18, 1893 – May 6, 1971) was an American virologist whose research focused on the spread of polio and the development of treatments for the disease.
John Rodman Paul (April 18, 1893 – May 6, 1971) was an American virologist whose research focused on the spread of polio and the development of treatments for the disease.
John von Neumann
John von Neumann was a Hungarian-American mathematician and polymath who made major contributions to a vast number of fields, including set theory, functional analysis, quantum mechanics, ergodi...
John von Neumann was a Hungarian-American mathematician and polymath who made major contributions to a vast number of fields, including set theory, functional analysis, quantum mechanics, ergodi...
John W. Gardner
John William Gardner, (October 8, 1912–February 16, 2002) was Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon Johnson.
John William Gardner, (October 8, 1912–February 16, 2002) was Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Lyndon Johnson.
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer.
Marion Mitchell Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer.
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known for thirty years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
John William "Johnny" Carson was an American television host and comedian, known for thirty years as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
Jonas Salk
Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine.
Jonas Edward Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first safe and effective polio vaccine.
Joseph Lowery
Joseph Echols Lowery is a minister in the United Methodist Church and leader in the American civil rights movement.
Joseph Echols Lowery is a minister in the United Methodist Church and leader in the American civil rights movement.
Joseph Luns
Joseph Marie Antoine Hubert Luns, CH was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the defunct Catholic People's Party now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal.
Joseph Marie Antoine Hubert Luns, CH was a Dutch politician and diplomat of the defunct Catholic People's Party now merged into the Christian Democratic Appeal.
Joshua Lederberg
Joshua Lederberg ForMemRS was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
Joshua Lederberg ForMemRS was an American molecular biologist known for his work in microbial genetics, artificial intelligence, and the United States space program.
Juan Trippe
Juan Terry Trippe (June 27, 1899 – April 3, 1981) was an American airline entrepreneur and pioneer, and the founder of Pan American World Airways, one of the world's most prominent airlines of t...
Juan Terry Trippe (June 27, 1899 – April 3, 1981) was an American airline entrepreneur and pioneer, and the founder of Pan American World Airways, one of the world's most prominent airlines of t...
Justin Whitlock Dart, Jr.
Justin Whitlock Dart, Jr. (August 29, 1930 – June 22, 2002) was an American activist and advocate for people with disabilities.
Justin Whitlock Dart, Jr. (August 29, 1930 – June 22, 2002) was an American activist and advocate for people with disabilities.
Kasper Idland
Kasper Idland MM, (21 June 1918 – 25 May 1968) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II.
Kasper Idland MM, (21 June 1918 – 25 May 1968) was a Norwegian resistance member during World War II.
Kate Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch, ; December 9, 1916) is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author.
Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch, ; December 9, 1916) is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author.
Knut Haugland
Knut Magne Haugland, DSO, MM, (23 September 1917 – 25 December 2009) was a resistance fighter and noted explorer from Norway who accompanied Thor Heyerdahl on his famous 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition.
Knut Magne Haugland, DSO, MM, (23 September 1917 – 25 December 2009) was a resistance fighter and noted explorer from Norway who accompanied Thor Heyerdahl on his famous 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition.
Knut Haukelid
Knut Haukelid was a Norwegian resistance movement soldier during World War II, most notable for participating in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage.
Knut Haukelid was a Norwegian resistance movement soldier during World War II, most notable for participating in the Norwegian heavy water sabotage.
Lady Bird Johnson
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson (December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was First Lady of the United States (1963-69) during the presidency of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson.
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson (December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was First Lady of the United States (1963-69) during the presidency of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson.
Lambertus Neher
Lambertus Neher (13 September 1889, Amsterdam - 22 August 1967, Voorst) was a Dutch politician.
Lambertus Neher (13 September 1889, Amsterdam - 22 August 1967, Voorst) was a Dutch politician.
Laurence H. Silberman
Laurence Hirsch Silberman (born October 12, 1935) is a senior federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Laurence Hirsch Silberman (born October 12, 1935) is a senior federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Leif Tronstad
Leif Hans Larsen Tronstad DSO, OBE (27 March 1903 – 11 March 1945) was a Norwegian scientist, intelligence officer and military organizer.
Leif Hans Larsen Tronstad DSO, OBE (27 March 1903 – 11 March 1945) was a Norwegian scientist, intelligence officer and military organizer.
Lena Frances Edwards
Lena Frances Edwards (September 17, 1900 – December 3, 1986) was a New Jersey physician who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Lena Frances Edwards (September 17, 1900 – December 3, 1986) was a New Jersey physician who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Leo Cherne
Leo Cherne (September 8, 1912, Bronx, New York—January 12, 1999) was an American economist, public servant and commentator.
Leo Cherne (September 8, 1912, Bronx, New York—January 12, 1999) was an American economist, public servant and commentator.
Leon Sullivan
Leon Howard Sullivan was a Baptist minister, a civil rights leader and social activist focusing on the creation of job training opportunities for African-Americans, a longtime General Motors Boa...
Leon Howard Sullivan was a Baptist minister, a civil rights leader and social activist focusing on the creation of job training opportunities for African-Americans, a longtime General Motors Boa...
Lewis Mumford
Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian, philosopher of technology, and influential literary critic.
Lewis Mumford (October 19, 1895 – January 26, 1990) was an American historian, philosopher of technology, and influential literary critic.
Lewis Strauss
Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss (January 31, 1896 – January 21, 1974) (pronounced "straws") was an American businessman, philanthropist, public official, and naval officer.
Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss (January 31, 1896 – January 21, 1974) (pronounced "straws") was an American businessman, philanthropist, public official, and naval officer.
Lincoln Kirstein
Lincoln Edward Kirstein was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, and cultural figure in New York City.
Lincoln Edward Kirstein was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, and cultural figure in New York City.
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. (February 11, 1921 – May 23, 2006) was a four-term United States senator (1971–1993) from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on th...
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. (February 11, 1921 – May 23, 2006) was a four-term United States senator (1971–1993) from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on th...
Lowell Thomas
Lowell Jackson Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous.
Lowell Jackson Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous.
Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy ...
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy ...
Luis A. Ferré
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo was a Puerto Rican engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts.
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo was a Puerto Rican engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts.
Luis Muñoz Marín
Don José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín (February 18, 1898April 30, 1980), known as Luis Muñoz Marín, was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician.
Don José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín (February 18, 1898April 30, 1980), known as Luis Muñoz Marín, was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States (1963–1969), a position he assumed after his ser...
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States (1963–1969), a position he assumed after his ser...
Mabel Mercer
Mabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe with the greats in jazz and cabaret.
Mabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe with the greats in jazz and cabaret.
Malcolm Baldrige, Jr.
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce.
Howard Malcolm "Mac" Baldrige, Jr. (October 4, 1922 – July 25, 1987) was the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce.
Manlio Brosio
Manlio Giovanni Brosio (July 10, 1897 – March 14, 1980) was an Italian lawyer, diplomat, politician and the fourth Secretary General of NATO between 1964 and 1971.
Manlio Giovanni Brosio (July 10, 1897 – March 14, 1980) was an Italian lawyer, diplomat, politician and the fourth Secretary General of NATO between 1964 and 1971.
Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith (December 14, 1897 May 29, 1995) was an American politician.
Margaret Madeline Chase Smith (December 14, 1897 May 29, 1995) was an American politician.
Margaret McNamara
Margaret Craig McNamara was the founder of the nonprofit children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental.
Margaret Craig McNamara was the founder of the nonprofit children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental.
Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist, who was frequently a featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 1960s and 1970s.She earned her bachelors degree at Barnar...
Margaret Mead was an American cultural anthropologist, who was frequently a featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 1960s and 1970s.She earned her bachelors degree at Barnar...
Margaret Murie
Margaret Thomas "Mardy" Murie was a naturalist, author, adventurer, and conservationist.
Margaret Thomas "Mardy" Murie was a naturalist, author, adventurer, and conservationist.
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher,, née Roberts is a British politician and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held t...
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher,, née Roberts is a British politician and the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, and the only woman ever to have held t...
Margaret Utinsky
Margaret Elizabeth Doolin Utinsky was an American nurse who worked with the Filipino resistance movement to provide medicine, food, and other items to aid Allied prisoners of war in the Philippi...
Margaret Elizabeth Doolin Utinsky was an American nurse who worked with the Filipino resistance movement to provide medicine, food, and other items to aid Allied prisoners of war in the Philippi...
Marguerite Knight
Marguerite "Peggy" Knight MBE (born 19 April, 1920 in Paris, France) was a member of the Women's Transport Service who served with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II and ...
Marguerite "Peggy" Knight MBE (born 19 April, 1920 in Paris, France) was a member of the Women's Transport Service who served with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II and ...
Marian Anderson
Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century.
Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century.
Marie Dissard
Marie Dissard, GM, was a member of French Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II who took over the escape network of Ian Garrow and Albert Guérisse and arranged for ov...
Marie Dissard, GM, was a member of French Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II who took over the escape network of Ian Garrow and Albert Guérisse and arranged for ov...
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Marjory Stoneman Douglas (April 7, 1890 – May 14, 1998) was an American journalist, writer, feminist, and environmentalist known for her staunch defense of the Everglades against efforts to drai...
Marjory Stoneman Douglas (April 7, 1890 – May 14, 1998) was an American journalist, writer, feminist, and environmentalist known for her staunch defense of the Everglades against efforts to drai...
Martha Graham
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts,...
Martha Raye
Martha Raye (August 27, 1916 – October 19, 1994) was an American comic actress and standards singer who performed in movies, and later on television.
Martha Raye (August 27, 1916 – October 19, 1994) was an American comic actress and standards singer who performed in movies, and later on television.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Mary Astor Paul
Mary Astor Paul ( - July 28, 1950) was a Philadelphia socialite who was related to the Astor and Drexel families.
Mary Astor Paul ( - July 28, 1950) was a Philadelphia socialite who was related to the Astor and Drexel families.
Mary Lasker
Mary Woodard Lasker (November 30, 1900 February 21, 1994) was an American health activist and philanthropist.
Mary Woodard Lasker (November 30, 1900 February 21, 1994) was an American health activist and philanthropist.
Mary Robinson
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson served as the seventh, and first female, President of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 1997 to 2002.
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson served as the seventh, and first female, President of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, from 1997 to 2002.
Max Kampelman
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is an American diplomat.
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is an American diplomat.
Mick Leahy
Michael "Mick" James Leahy MBE (26 February 1901 - 7 March 1979) was an Australian explorer and colonialist, famed for his discovery of the Highlands area of Papua New Guinea.
Michael "Mick" James Leahy MBE (26 February 1901 - 7 March 1979) was an Australian explorer and colonialist, famed for his discovery of the Highlands area of Papua New Guinea.
Mike Mansfield
Michael Joseph Mansfield (March 16, 1903 October 5, 2001) was an American politician and diplomat.
Michael Joseph Mansfield (March 16, 1903 October 5, 2001) was an American politician and diplomat.
Millard Fuller
Millard Dean Fuller (January 3, 1935 – February 3, 2009) was the founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit organization known globally for building ho...
Millard Dean Fuller (January 3, 1935 – February 3, 2009) was the founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit organization known globally for building ho...
Millie Jeffrey
Mildred McWilliams "Millie" Jeffrey (* December 29, 1910, † March 24, 2004) was a lifetime pioneer for workers', civil and women's rights, becoming a union organizer in Philadelphia in 1935 for ...
Mildred McWilliams "Millie" Jeffrey (* December 29, 1910, † March 24, 2004) was a lifetime pioneer for workers', civil and women's rights, becoming a union organizer in Philadelphia in 1935 for ...
Milton Friedman
Milton Friedman (July 31, 1912 – November 16, 2006) was an American economist, statistician, and author who taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades.
Milton Friedman (July 31, 1912 – November 16, 2006) was an American economist, statistician, and author who taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades.
Mo Udall
Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991.
Morris King "Mo" Udall was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona from May 2, 1961 to May 4, 1991.
Mother Teresa
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta as she is known to the Catholic Church, or Mother Teresa as she is commonly known, was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta as she is known to the Catholic Church, or Mother Teresa as she is commonly known, was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu.
Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist.
Muhammad Ali is an American former professional boxer, philanthropist and social activist.
Muhammad Yunus (Bangladeshi economist)
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and founder of the Grameen Bank, an institution that provides microcredit to help its clients establish creditworthiness and financial self-sufficiency.
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and founder of the Grameen Bank, an institution that provides microcredit to help its clients establish creditworthiness and financial self-sufficiency.
Muhammad Yunus (economist)
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and founder of the Grameen Bank, an institution that provides microcredit to help its clients establish creditworthiness and financial self-sufficiency.
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and founder of the Grameen Bank, an institution that provides microcredit to help its clients establish creditworthiness and financial self-sufficiency.
Nancy Brinker
Nancy Goodman Brinker is the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36.
Nancy Goodman Brinker is the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36.
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Davis Reagan is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Nancy Davis Reagan is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and was First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Nancy Wake
Nancy Grace Augusta Wake AC GM served as a British agent during the later part of World War II. She became a leading figure in the maquis groups of the French Resistance and was one of the Allie...
Nancy Grace Augusta Wake AC GM served as a British agent during the later part of World War II. She became a leading figure in the maquis groups of the French Resistance and was one of the Allie...
Natan Sharansky
Natan Sharansky (born January 20th, 1948) (נתן שרנסקי, (Натан Щаранський, Натан Щаранский) is a former Soviet refusenik and prisoner, Israeli politician, human rights activist and author.
Natan Sharansky (born January 20th, 1948) (נתן שרנסקי, (Натан Щаранський, Натан Щаранский) is a former Soviet refusenik and prisoner, Israeli politician, human rights activist and author.
Neil Armstrong
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Neil Alden Armstrong is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to set foot upon the Moon.
Neil H. McElroy
Neil Hosler McElroy (October 30, 1904 - November 30, 1972) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1957 to 1959 under President Eisenhower.
Neil Hosler McElroy (October 30, 1904 - November 30, 1972) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1957 to 1959 under President Eisenhower.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first ever to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first ever to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician.
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician.
Norman Borlaug
Norman Ernest Borlaug (March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) was an American agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate who has been called "the father of the Green Revolution".
Norman Ernest Borlaug (March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) was an American agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate who has been called "the father of the Green Revolution".
Norman Francis
Norman C. Francis (born March 20, 1931, Lafayette, Louisiana), is the president of Xavier University of Louisiana.
Norman C. Francis (born March 20, 1931, Lafayette, Louisiana), is the president of Xavier University of Louisiana.
Norman Holmes Pearson
Norman Holmes Pearson (April 13, 1909 – November 5, 1975) was an American academic, author, editor, critic, archivist and prominent figures in establishing American studies as an academic discip...
Norman Holmes Pearson (April 13, 1909 – November 5, 1975) was an American academic, author, editor, critic, archivist and prominent figures in establishing American studies as an academic discip...
Norman Podhoretz
Norman B. Podhoretz (; born January 16, 1930) is an American neoconservative pundit and writer for Commentary magazine.
Norman B. Podhoretz (; born January 16, 1930) is an American neoconservative pundit and writer for Commentary magazine.
Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf KCB, also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear", is a retired United States Army general who, while he served as Commander of U.S. Central Comm...
General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf KCB, also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear", is a retired United States Army general who, while he served as Commander of U.S. Central Comm...
Norman Vincent Peale
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale was a minister and author and a progenitor of the theory of "positive thinking".
Omar Bradley
Omar Nelson Bradley was a senior U.S. Army field commander in North Africa and Europe during World War II, and a General of the Army in the United States Army.
Omar Nelson Bradley was a senior U.S. Army field commander in North Africa and Europe during World War II, and a General of the Army in the United States Army.
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey Aurandt, better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks.
Paul Harvey Aurandt, better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks.
Paul Johnson (writer)
Paul Bede Johnson is an English journalist, historian, speechwriter and author.
Paul Bede Johnson is an English journalist, historian, speechwriter and author.
Paul Nitze
Paul Henry Nitze (January 16, 1907 – October 19, 2004) was a high-ranking United States government official who helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidentia...
Paul Henry Nitze (January 16, 1907 – October 19, 2004) was a high-ranking United States government official who helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidentia...
Paul Rusesabagina
Paul Rusesabagina is a Rwandan humanitarian known for hiding and protecting 1,268 refugees during the Rwandan Genocide.
Paul Rusesabagina is a Rwandan humanitarian known for hiding and protecting 1,268 refugees during the Rwandan Genocide.
Pedro José Greer
Dr. Pedro José Greer, Jr. (born June 15, 1956 in Miami, Florida) is an American physician.
Dr. Pedro José Greer, Jr. (born June 15, 1956 in Miami, Florida) is an American physician.
Peggy Charren
Peggy Charren (born: March 9, 1928) founded Action for Children's Television (ACT) in 1968 in an effort to censor children's television programming.
Peggy Charren (born: March 9, 1928) founded Action for Children's Television (ACT) in 1968 in an effort to censor children's television programming.
Peter Drucker
Peter Ferdinand Drucker was a writer, management consultant, and self-described “social ecologist.” His books and scholarly and popular articles explored how humans are organized across the busi...
Peter Ferdinand Drucker was a writer, management consultant, and self-described “social ecologist.” His books and scholarly and popular articles explored how humans are organized across the busi...
Peter Pace
Peter Pace is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first Marine appointed to the United States' highest-ranking military...
Peter Pace is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the first Marine appointed to the United States' highest-ranking military...
Philip Habib
Philip Charles Habib was a Lebanese-American career diplomat known for work in Vietnam, South Korea and the Middle East.
Philip Charles Habib was a Lebanese-American career diplomat known for work in Vietnam, South Korea and the Middle East.
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.
Pope John XXIII
Blessed Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, headed the Catholic Church and ruled Vatican City from 1958 until his death.
Blessed Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, headed the Catholic Church and ruled Vatican City from 1958 until his death.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress&...
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress&...
Qiu Qingquan
Qiu Qinquan (1902–1949), was a Kuomintang general who excelled himself in Northern Expedition, anti-communist Encirclement Campaigns, Second Sino-Japanese War, and Chinese Civil War.
Qiu Qinquan (1902–1949), was a Kuomintang general who excelled himself in Northern Expedition, anti-communist Encirclement Campaigns, Second Sino-Japanese War, and Chinese Civil War.
Rachel Carson
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the glo...
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the glo...
Ralph McGill
Ralph Emerson McGill, American journalist, was best known as the anti-segregationist editor and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper.
Ralph Emerson McGill, American journalist, was best known as the anti-segregationist editor and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper.
Reinhold Niebuhr
Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (; June 21, 1892 – June 1, 1971) was an American theologian and commentator on public affairs.
Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (; June 21, 1892 – June 1, 1971) was an American theologian and commentator on public affairs.
Richard Myers
Richard Bowman Myers (born March 1, 1942) is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force and served as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Richard Bowman Myers (born March 1, 1942) is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force and served as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Robert A. Lovett
Robert Abercrombie Lovett was the fourth United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from 1951 to 1953 and in this capacity, directed the Korean War.
Robert Abercrombie Lovett was the fourth United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from 1951 to 1953 and in this capacity, directed the Korean War.
Robert B. Anderson
Robert Bernard Anderson (June 4, 1910 – August 14, 1989) was an American administrator and businessman.
Robert Bernard Anderson (June 4, 1910 – August 14, 1989) was an American administrator and businessman.
Robert Conquest
George Robert Ackworth Conquest CMG is a British historian who became a well-known writer and researcher on the Soviet Union with the publication in 1968 of The Great Terror, an account of S...
George Robert Ackworth Conquest CMG is a British historian who became a well-known writer and researcher on the Soviet Union with the publication in 1968 of The Great Terror, an account of S...
Robert Gates
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is the 24th Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States...
Robert Michael Gates (born September 25, 1943) is the 24th Chancellor of the College of William and Mary and a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States...
Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
Robert McNamara
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Robert Strange McNamara (June 9, 1916 – July 6, 2009) was an American business executive and the eighth Secretary of Defense, serving under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson...
Robert Robinson (organic chemist)
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Robert Schwarz Strauss
Robert Schwarz Strauss is a figure in American politics and diplomacy whose service dates back to future president Lyndon Johnson’s first congressional campaign in 1937.
Robert Schwarz Strauss is a figure in American politics and diplomacy whose service dates back to future president Lyndon Johnson’s first congressional campaign in 1937.
Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Roger M. Kyes
Roger M. Kyes (died 1970) was a General Motors executive who served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense in 1953.
Roger M. Kyes (died 1970) was a General Motors executive who served as United States Deputy Secretary of Defense in 1953.
Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.
Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, ornithologist, artist, and educator, and held to be one of the founding inspirations for the 20th century environmental movement.
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989.
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement".
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement".
Rosalynn Carter
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter is the wife of the former President of the United States Jimmy Carter and in that capacity served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter is the wife of the former President of the United States Jimmy Carter and in that capacity served as the First Lady of the United States from 1977 to 1981.
Rose Valland
Rose Antonia Maria Valland was a French art historian, a member of the French Resistance, a captain in the French military, and one of the most decorated women in French history.
Rose Antonia Maria Valland was a French art historian, a member of the French Resistance, a captain in the French military, and one of the most decorated women in French history.
Ryan Crocker
Ryan Clark Crocker is a Career Ambassador within the United States Foreign Service and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ryan Clark Crocker is a Career Ambassador within the United States Foreign Service and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sam Walton
Samuel Moore "Sam" Walton was a businessman and entrepreneur born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club.
Samuel Moore "Sam" Walton was a businessman and entrepreneur born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club.
Sargent Shriver
Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., known as Sargent Shriver, R. Sargent Shriver, or, from childhood, Sarge, was an American statesman and activist.
Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr., known as Sargent Shriver, R. Sargent Shriver, or, from childhood, Sarge, was an American statesman and activist.
Sidney Poitier
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE ( or ; born February 20, 1927) is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat.
Sir Sidney Poitier, KBE ( or ; born February 20, 1927) is a Bahamian American actor, film director, author, and diplomat.
Simon Wiesenthal
Simon Wiesenthal, KBE was an Austrian Holocaust survivor who became famous after World War II for his work as a Nazi hunter.
Simon Wiesenthal, KBE was an Austrian Holocaust survivor who became famous after World War II for his work as a Nazi hunter.
Sol Linowitz
Sol Myron Linowitz was an American diplomat, lawyer, and businessman born in Trenton, NJ.
Sol Myron Linowitz was an American diplomat, lawyer, and businessman born in Trenton, NJ.
Stan Musial
Stanley Frank "Stan" Musial ( or ; born November 21, 1920) is a retired professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals (1941–1963).
Stanley Frank "Stan" Musial ( or ; born November 21, 1920) is a retired professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals (1941–1963).
Stephen Galatti
Stephen Galatti (1888–1964) was for many years the Director General of the AFS, American Field Service.
Stephen Galatti (1888–1964) was for many years the Director General of the AFS, American Field Service.
Stephen Hawking
Stephen William Hawking, is a British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author.
Stephen William Hawking, is a British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author.
T. S. Eliot
Thomas Stearns Eliot OM was a publisher, playwright, literary and social critic and "arguably the most important English-language poet of the 20th century.
Thomas Stearns Eliot OM was a publisher, playwright, literary and social critic and "arguably the most important English-language poet of the 20th century.
Ted Kennedy
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Theodore Hesburgh
The Rev. Theodore Martin Hesburgh, CSC, STD (born May 25, 1917), a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame.
The Rev. Theodore Martin Hesburgh, CSC, STD (born May 25, 1917), a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is President Emeritus of the University of Notre Dame.
Thomas Francis, Jr.
Thomas Francis, Jr. (15 July 1900 1 October 1969) was an American physician, virologist, and epidemiologist.
Thomas Francis, Jr. (15 July 1900 1 October 1969) was an American physician, virologist, and epidemiologist.
Thomas Patten Stafford
Thomas Patten Stafford is a retired American Air Force Lieutenant general and former NASA astronaut.
Thomas Patten Stafford is a retired American Air Force Lieutenant general and former NASA astronaut.
Thomas S. Gates, Jr.
Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. was United States Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 under President Eisenhower.
Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. was United States Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 under President Eisenhower.
Thomas Watson, Jr.
Thomas John Watson, Jr. (January 14, 1914 – December 31, 1993) was an American businessman, political figure, and philanthropist.
Thomas John Watson, Jr. (January 14, 1914 – December 31, 1993) was an American businessman, political figure, and philanthropist.
Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from October 1967 until October 1991.
Thurgood Marshall was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from October 1967 until October 1991.
Théodore-Lafleur Bullock
Théodore Lafleur "Ted" Bullock (May 27, 1901 – October 8, 1972) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal 22e Régiment.
Théodore Lafleur "Ted" Bullock (May 27, 1901 – October 8, 1972) was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal 22e Régiment.
Tom Lantos
Thomas Peter "Tom" Lantos (February 1, 1928 – February 11, 2008) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death, representing the northern two-th...
Thomas Peter "Tom" Lantos (February 1, 1928 – February 11, 2008) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death, representing the northern two-th...
Tom Little (optometrist)
Tom Little was an optometrist from Kinderhook, New York, United States, most widely known as the leader of an International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team killed in the 2010 Badakhsh...
Tom Little was an optometrist from Kinderhook, New York, United States, most widely known as the leader of an International Assistance Mission Nuristan Eye Camp team killed in the 2010 Badakhsh...
Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British Labour Party politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to 27 June 2007.
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a British Labour Party politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to 27 June 2007.
Van Cliburn
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Vartan Gregorian
Vartan Gregorian is an Iranian-American academic, serving as the president of Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Vartan Gregorian is an Iranian-American academic, serving as the president of Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Vermont C. Royster
Vermont Connecticut Royster (April 30, 1914 - July 22, 1996) was the editor of the editorial page of the The Wall Street Journal from 1958 to 1971.
Vermont Connecticut Royster (April 30, 1914 - July 22, 1996) was the editor of the editorial page of the The Wall Street Journal from 1958 to 1971.
Vernon A. Walters
Vernon A. Walters (January 3, 1917 – February 10, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat.
Vernon A. Walters (January 3, 1917 – February 10, 2002) was a United States Army officer and a diplomat.
Vint Cerf
Vinton Gray "Vint" Cerf (; born June 23, 1943) is an American computer scientist, who is recognized as one of "the fathers of the Internet", sharing this title with American computer scientist B...
Vinton Gray "Vint" Cerf (; born June 23, 1943) is an American computer scientist, who is recognized as one of "the fathers of the Internet", sharing this title with American computer scientist B...
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
W. Averell Harriman
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well know...
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well know...
Walt Whitman Rostow
Walt Whitman Rostow (also known as Walt Rostow or W.W. Rostow) (October 7, 1916 – February 13, 2003) was a United States economist and political theorist who served as Special Assis...
Walt Whitman Rostow (also known as Walt Rostow or W.W. Rostow) (October 7, 1916 – February 13, 2003) was a United States economist and political theorist who served as Special Assis...
Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years.
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years.
Warren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
Warren Edward Buffett (; born August 30, 1930) is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.
Warren E. Burger
Warren Earl Burger was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986.
Warren Earl Burger was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986.
Wesley Clark
Wesley Kanne Clark, Sr. (born December 23, 1944) is a retired general of the United States Army.
Wesley Kanne Clark, Sr. (born December 23, 1944) is a retired general of the United States Army.
Whittaker Chambers
Whittaker Chambers was born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker Chambers (April 1, 1901 – July 9, 1961), was an American writer and editor.
Whittaker Chambers was born Jay Vivian Chambers and also known as David Whittaker Chambers (April 1, 1901 – July 9, 1961), was an American writer and editor.
William Averell Harriman
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William Averell Harriman (November 15, 1891 July 26, 1986) was an American Democratic Party politician, businessman, and diplomat.
William B. Franke
William Birrell Franke (April 15, 1894 – June 30, 1979) was United States Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 under Dwight D. Eisenhower.
William Birrell Franke (April 15, 1894 – June 30, 1979) was United States Secretary of the Navy from 1959 to 1961 under Dwight D. Eisenhower.
William Bostock
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling (Bill) Bostock CB, DSO, OBE (5 February 1892 – 28 April 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling (Bill) Bostock CB, DSO, OBE (5 February 1892 – 28 April 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
William C. Velasquez
The Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), founded in 1984, is the largest and oldest non-partisan Latino voter participation organization in the United States.
The Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), founded in 1984, is the largest and oldest non-partisan Latino voter participation organization in the United States.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William Frank Buckley, Jr. (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author and commentator.
William H. Webster
William Hedgcock Webster (born March 6, 1924) is an American attorney, jurist, and current Chairman of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
William Hedgcock Webster (born March 6, 1924) is an American attorney, jurist, and current Chairman of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.
William Hammon
William McDowall Hammon (1904 – September 19, 1989) was an American physician and researcher, best known for his work on poliomyelitis.
William McDowall Hammon (1904 – September 19, 1989) was an American physician and researcher, best known for his work on poliomyelitis.
William J. Brennan, Jr.
William Joseph Brennan, Jr. (April 25, 1906 – July 24, 1997) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1956 to 1990.
William Joseph Brennan, Jr. (April 25, 1906 – July 24, 1997) was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1956 to 1990.
William J. Crowe
Admiral William James Crowe, Jr. (January 2, 1925 – October 18, 2007) was a United States Navy Admiral who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Ronald Reagan and Geor...
Admiral William James Crowe, Jr. (January 2, 1925 – October 18, 2007) was a United States Navy Admiral who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Ronald Reagan and Geor...
William P. Rogers
William Pierce Rogers (June 23, 1913 – January 2, 2001) was an American politician, who served as a Cabinet officer in the administrations of two U.S. Presidents in the third quarter of th...
William Pierce Rogers (June 23, 1913 – January 2, 2001) was an American politician, who served as a Cabinet officer in the administrations of two U.S. Presidents in the third quarter of th...
William Penney, Baron Penney
William George Penney, Baron Penney OM, KBE PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI, was an English mathematician and professor of mathematical physics at the Imperial College London as well as ...
William George Penney, Baron Penney OM, KBE PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI, was an English mathematician and professor of mathematical physics at the Imperial College London as well as ...
William Perry
William James Perry (born October 11, 1927) is an American businessman and engineer who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bil...
William James Perry (born October 11, 1927) is an American businessman and engineer who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bil...
William Safire
William Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter.
William Lewis Safire was an American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter.
William Stephenson
Sir William Samuel Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC was a Canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of British intelligence for the entire western hemisphe...
Sir William Samuel Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC was a Canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of British intelligence for the entire western hemisphe...
William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr.
William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr. (born July 7, 1920, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975 to January 20, 1977, and the secon...
William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr. (born July 7, 1920, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) was the fourth United States Secretary of Transportation, from March 7, 1975 to January 20, 1977, and the secon...
Zachary Fisher
Zachary Fisher (September 26, 1910 - June 4, 1999) was a Jewish American philanthropist who was notable for his charity work for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Zachary Fisher (September 26, 1910 - June 4, 1999) was a Jewish American philanthropist who was notable for his charity work for members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski (Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzeziński, ; born March 28, 1928) is a Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National S...
Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski (Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzeziński, ; born March 28, 1928) is a Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National S...
Óscar Elías Biscet
Óscar Elías Biscet González, is a Cuban medical professional and a noted advocate for human rights and democratic freedoms in Cuba.
Óscar Elías Biscet González, is a Cuban medical professional and a noted advocate for human rights and democratic freedoms in Cuba.