SettingsPresidential Medal of Freedom recipients
A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, Jr. (February 25, 1928 - December 14, 1998) was a prominent African American civil rights advocate, author, and federal appeals court judge.
Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, Jr. (February 25, 1928 - December 14, 1998) was a prominent African American civil rights advocate, author, and federal appeals court judge.
A. Philip Randolph
Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979) was a leader in the African American civil-rights movement and the American labor movement.
Asa Philip Randolph (April 15, 1889 – May 16, 1979) was a leader in the African American civil-rights movement and the American labor movement.
Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland (; November 14, 1900 December 2, 1990) was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Aaron Copland (; November 14, 1900 December 2, 1990) 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 (née Adela Nora Rogers; May 20, 1894 – August 10, 1988) was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
Adela Rogers St. Johns (née Adela Nora Rogers; May 20, 1894 – August 10, 1988) was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
Alan Greenspan
Alan Greenspan is an American economist who served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States from 1987 to 2006.
Alan Greenspan 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 newspaper reporter.
(Albert) Merriman Smith (February 10, 1913 – April 13, 1970) was a newspaper reporter.
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 fro...
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 fro...
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 (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, activist and pastor from Georgia.
Andrew Jackson Young (born March 12, 1932) 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).
Anna Walentynowicz
Anna Walentynowicz (; August 13, 1929 – April 10, 2010) was a Polish free trade union activist.
Anna Walentynowicz (; August 13, 1929 – April 10, 2010) was a Polish free trade union activist.
Ansel Adams
Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially i...
Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 – April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist, best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West, especially i...
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
Muhammad Anwar al-Sadat was the third President of Egypt, serving from 15 October 1970 until his assassination by fundamentalist army officers on 6 October 1981.
Muhammad Anwar al-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...
Archibald MacLeish
Archibald MacLeish (May 7, 1892 – April 20, 1982) was an American poet, writer, and the Librarian of Congress.
Archibald MacLeish (May 7, 1892 – April 20, 1982) was an American poet, writer, and the Librarian of Congress.
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. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was a professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia.
Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was a 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 KBE was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music of a variety of composers; many regard him as the greatest Chop...
Arthur Rubinstein KBE was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music of a variety of composers; many regard him as the greatest Chop...
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 192920 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian.
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 192920 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian.
Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi, AC (, ; born 19 June 1945) is a Burmese opposition politician and the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy.
Aung San Suu Kyi, AC (, ; born 19 June 1945) is a Burmese opposition politician and the General Secretary of the National League for Democracy.
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 blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.
Riley B. King, known by the stage name B.B. King, is an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, acclaimed for his expressive singing and fluid, complex guitar playing.
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 (January 2, 1909 – May 29, 1998) was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona (1953–1965, 1969–1987) and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 ele...
Barry Morris Goldwater (January 2, 1909 – May 29, 1998) was a five-term United States Senator from Arizona (1953–1965, 1969–1987) and the Republican Party's nominee for President in the 1964 ele...
Bear Bryant
Paul William "Bear" Bryant (September 11, 1913 January 26, 1983) was an American college football player and coach.
Paul William "Bear" Bryant (September 11, 1913 January 26, 1983) was an American college football player and coach.
Ben Carson
Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., M.D., (born September 18, 1951) is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Benjamin Solomon "Ben" Carson, Sr., M.D., (born September 18, 1951) is an American neurosurgeon and the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist.
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. (born July 12, 1937) 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. (born November 7, 1918) is an American evangelical Christian evangelist, who rose to celebrity status as his sermons were broadcast on radio and ...
William Franklin "Billy" Graham, Jr. (born November 7, 1918) is an American evangelical Christian evangelist, who rose to celebrity status as his sermons were broadcast on radio and ...
Bob Hope
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS (born Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, televi...
Bob Hope, KBE, KCSG, KSS (born Leslie Townes Hope; May 29, 1903 July 27, 2003) was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, televi...
Bob Kahn
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is an American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and...
Robert Elliot Kahn (born December 23, 1938) is an American Internet pioneer, engineer and computer scientist, who, along with Vinton G. Cerf, invented the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and...
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 (July 12, 1895 – July 1, 1983) was an American engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller (July 12, 1895 – July 1, 1983) was an American engineer, author, designer, inventor, and futurist.
Byron White
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White (June 8, 1917 – April 15, 2002) won fame both as a football halfback and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Byron Raymond "Whizzer" White (June 8, 1917 – April 15, 2002) 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.
Carlos P. Romulo
Carlos Peña Rómulo was a Filipino diplomat, politician, soldier, journalist and author.
Carlos Peña Rómulo was a Filipino diplomat, politician, soldier, journalist and author.
Carol Burnett
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer.
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedian, singer, dancer and writer.
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.
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 (20 March 189822 February 1983) was a British Army general during World War II and was Governor of Western Australia from 1951 to 1963, an...
General Sir Charles Henry Gairdner, GBE, KCMG, KCVO, CB (20 March 189822 February 1983) was a British Army general during World War II and was Governor of Western Australia from 1951 to 1963, an...
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.
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 April 5, 2008) was an American actor of film, theatre and television.
Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 April 5, 2008) was an American actor of film, theatre and television.
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 an American playwright, editor, journalist, ambassador, socialite and U.S. Congresswoman, representing the state of Connecticut.
Clare Boothe Luce was an American playwright, editor, journalist, ambassador, socialite and U.S. Congresswoman, representing the state of Connecticut.
Clark Clifford
Clark McAdams Clifford (December 25, 1906 – October 10, 1998) was an American lawyer who served United States Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter...
Clark McAdams Clifford (December 25, 1906 – October 10, 1998) was an American lawyer who served United States Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter...
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 (; born April 5, 1937) is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Colin Luther Powell (; born April 5, 1937) is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Count Basie
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
William "Count" Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984) was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer.
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 As...
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 As...
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)
David "Dave" Thomas was an American fast-food entrepreneur and philanthropist.
David "Dave" Thomas was an American fast-food entrepreneur 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 (September 7, 1912 – March 26, 1996) was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard (1939), serving as president (1947–1964), CEO (1964–1968), and Chairman of the Board (1964–1968,...
David Packard (September 7, 1912 – March 26, 1996) was a co-founder of Hewlett-Packard (1939), serving as president (1947–1964), CEO (1964–1968), and Chairman of the Board (1964–1968,...
David Rockefeller
David Rockefeller, Sr. (born June 12, 1915) is the current patriarch of the Rockefeller family.
David Rockefeller, Sr. (born June 12, 1915) 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 (February 9, 1909 – December 20, 1994) was the United States Secretary of State from 1961 to 1969 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
David Dean Rusk (February 9, 1909 – December 20, 1994) 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 was President of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland from 1949 to 1953 and President of the National Academy of Sciences from 1950 to 1962.
Detlev Wulf Bronk was President of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland from 1949 to 1953 and President of the National Academy of Sciences from 1950 to 1962.
Dick Cheney
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30, 1941) served as the 46th Vice President of the United States (2001-2009), under George W. Bush.
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30, 1941) served as the 46th Vice President of the United States (2001-2009), under George W. Bush.
Donald A. Quarles
Donald Aubrey Quarles was a communications engineer, senior level executive with Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric, and a top official in the United States Department of Defense d...
Donald Aubrey Quarles was a communications engineer, senior level executive with Bell Telephone Laboratories and Western Electric, and a top official in the United States Department of Defense d...
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 ...
Doris Day
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1924) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist.
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1924) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist.
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 (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American composer, pianist, and big band leader.
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) 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 (March 19, 1891 – July 9, 1974) 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 (March 19, 1891 – July 9, 1974) 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, 1914 March 26, 1996) was an American politician from Rumford, Maine.
Edmund Sixtus "Ed" Muskie (March 28, 1914 March 26, 1996) was an American politician from Rumford, Maine.
Edward Brooke
Edward William Brooke, III is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic opponent, former Massachuset...
Edward William Brooke, III is an American politician and was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican from Massachusetts in 1966, defeating his Democratic opponent, former Massachuset...
Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.
Edward John DeBartolo, Sr. was an American businessman who is widely regarded as the father of the American shopping mall.
Edward John DeBartolo, Sr. was an American businessman who is widely regarded as the father of the American shopping mall.
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 (May 7, 1909 – March 1, 1991) was an American scientist and inventor, best known as the co-founder of the Polaroid Corporation.
Edwin Herbert Land (May 7, 1909 – March 1, 1991) 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, 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 Circuit from 1960 to 1967, when th...
Elbert Parr Tuttle, 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 Circuit from 1960 to 1967, when th...
Elie Wiesel
Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel KBE (; Hungarian: Wiesel Lázár; born September 30, 1928) is a Romanian-born Jewish-American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate, and Holocaust survivor.
Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel KBE (; Hungarian: Wiesel Lázár; born September 30, 1928) 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 (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Lady Ella," was an American jazz and song vocalist.
Ella T. Grasso
Ella Tambussi Grasso (May 10, 1919 – February 5, 1981) was an American politician, and the first woman elected governor of Connecticut.
Ella Tambussi Grasso (May 10, 1919 – February 5, 1981) 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. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) was an American naval officer and the youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations.
Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr. (November 29, 1920 – January 2, 2000) 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 and philosopher.
Eric Hoffer was an American social writer and philosopher.
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.
Eugene Lang
Eugene M. "Gene" Lang is an American philanthropist who founded REFAC Technology Development Corporation in 1951.
Eugene M. "Gene" Lang is an American philanthropist who founded REFAC Technology Development Corporation in 1951.
Eugene M. Locke
Eugene Murphy Locke (1918 - 1972) was an American lawyer from Dallas, Texas and ambassador.
Eugene Murphy Locke (1918 - 1972) was an American lawyer from Dallas, Texas and ambassador.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, DSG a member of the Kennedy family, sister to 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 to 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 (born April 14, 1950), is an American physician-geneticist, noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and his leadership of the Human Genome Project (HGP) and d...
Francis Sellers Collins (born April 14, 1950), is an American physician-geneticist, noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and his leadership of the Human Genome Project (HGP) and d...
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, 1918 July 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, 1918 July 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 Robinson
Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935), is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager.
Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935), is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager.
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 (December 11, 1909 January 16, 1974) was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.
Frederick Andrew Seaton (December 11, 1909 January 16, 1974) was United States Secretary of the Interior during Dwight Eisenhower's administration.
Fred Haise
Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. (pronounced ) (born November 14, 1933) is an engineer and former NASA astronaut.
Fred Wallace Haise, Jr. (pronounced ) (born November 14, 1933) is an engineer and former NASA astronaut.
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 (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was an American educator, Presbyterian minister, songwriter, author, and television host.
Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was an American educator, Presbyterian minister, songwriter, author, and television host.
Friedrich Hayek
Friedrich August Hayek CH (8 May 189923 March 1992), born in Austria-Hungary as Friedrich August von Hayek, was an economist and philosopher best known for his defense of classical liberal...
Friedrich August Hayek CH (8 May 189923 March 1992), born in Austria-Hungary as Friedrich August von Hayek, was an economist and philosopher best known for his defense of classical liberal...
Gene Kranz
Eugene Francis "Gene" Kranz (born August 17, 1933) is a retired NASA Flight Director and manager.
Eugene Francis "Gene" Kranz (born August 17, 1933) is a retired NASA Flight Director and manager.
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, was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer of ballet in the United States and the co-founder and balletmaster of New York City Ballet.
George Balanchine, was one of the 20th century's most famous choreographers, a developer of ballet in the United States and the co-founder and balletmaster of New York City Ballet.
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 (born July 19, 1922) is an historian, author, and former U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, and the Democratic Party nominee in the 1972 presidential election.
George Stanley McGovern (born July 19, 1922) is an 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, (born 12 April 1946) is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organi...
George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, (born 12 April 1946) is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organi...
George Tenet
George John Tenet (born January 5, 1953) was the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for the United States Central Intelligence Agency, and is Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Dipl...
George John Tenet (born January 5, 1953) was the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for the United States Central Intelligence Agency, and is Distinguished Professor in the Practice of Dipl...
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 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 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 (born May 8, 1924) is an author, humanitarian, historian, inspirational speaker, naturalized citizen and Holocaust survivor.
Gerda Weissmann Klein (born May 8, 1924) is an author, humanitarian, historian, inspirational speaker, naturalized citizen and Holocaust survivor.
Gillespie V. Montgomery
Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997.
Gillespie V. "Sonny" Montgomery was an American politician from Mississippi who served in the U.S. House of Representatives 1967–1997.
Ginetta Sagan
Ginetta Sagan (June 1, 1925 – August 15, 2000) was a US human rights activist best known for her work with Amnesty International on behalf of prisoners of conscience.
Ginetta Sagan (June 1, 1925 – August 15, 2000) 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 was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death.
Gordon Bitner Hinckley was an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from March 12, 1995 until his death.
Gordon Moore
Gordon Earle Moore (born January 3, 1929) is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law (published in an article April 19, 1965 in Electronics Maga...
Gordon Earle Moore (born January 3, 1929) is the co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Intel Corporation and the author of Moore's Law (published in an article April 19, 1965 in Electronics Maga...
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 was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He is also known for being the most highly de...
Gunnar Fridtjof Thurmann Sønsteby DSO was a member of the Norwegian resistance movement during the German occupation of Norway in World War II. He is also known for being the most highly de...
Hank Aaron
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank," and "Bad Henry," is a retired American professional baseball player who played 23-seasons as a right fielder in ...
Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron, nicknamed "Hammer," "Hammerin' Hank," and "Bad Henry," is a retired American professional baseball player who played 23-seasons as a right fielder in ...
Harlan Cleveland
Harlan Cleveland (January 19, 1918 – May 30, 2008) was an American diplomat, educator, and author.
Harlan Cleveland (January 19, 1918 – May 30, 2008) was an American diplomat, educator, and author.
Harold Brown (Secretary of Defense)
Harold Brown, American scientist, was U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the cabinet of President Jimmy Carter.
Harold Brown, American scientist, was U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1977 to 1981 in the cabinet of President Jimmy Carter.
Harry W. Shlaudeman
Harry Walter Shlaudeman (b. 1926) was a United States diplomat.
Harry Walter Shlaudeman (b. 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.
Helen Keller
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer.
Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer.
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 academic, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Heinz Alfred "Henry" Kissinger is a German-born American academic, political scientist, diplomat, and businessman.
Henry M. Jackson
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson (May 31, 1912 – September 1, 1983) was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death.
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson (May 31, 1912 – September 1, 1983) 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. (May 27, 1911 January 13, 1978), served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Hubert Horatio Humphrey, Jr. (May 27, 1911 January 13, 1978), served under President Lyndon B. Johnson as the 38th Vice President of the United States.
Hugh O'Flaherty
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, CBE (28 February 1898 – 30 October 1963) was an Irish priest and official of the Vatican Curia.
Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, CBE (28 February 1898 – 30 October 1963) was an Irish priest and official of the Vatican Curia.
Hyman G. Rickover
Hyman George Rickover (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986) was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled it...
Hyman George Rickover (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986) was a four-star admiral of the United States Navy who directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled it...
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 (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was an American composer and lyricist of Jewish heritage, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.
Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) 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 (January 22, 1920 – September 18, 2009) was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of neoconservatism".
Irving Kristol (January 22, 1920 – September 18, 2009) was an American columnist, journalist, and writer who was dubbed the "godfather of neoconservatism".
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. Willard Marriott
John Willard Marriott (September 17, 1900 – August 13, 1985) was an American entrepreneur and businessman.
John Willard Marriott (September 17, 1900 – August 13, 1985) was an American entrepreneur and businessman.
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 (July 13, 1935May 2, 2009) was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player.
Jack French Kemp (July 13, 1935May 2, 2009) 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., was a NASA astronaut, one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.
John Leonard 'Jack' Swigert, Jr., was a NASA astronaut, one of only 24 people to 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, ecologist, 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, ecologist, 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 Baker
James Addison Baker, III (born April 28, 1930) is an American attorney, politician and political advisor.
James Addison Baker, III (born April 28, 1930) is an American attorney, politician and political advisor.
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 (October 7, 1906 – March 27, 1992) was an American government official who served as the second administrator of NASA from February 14, 1961 to October 7, 1968.
James Edwin Webb (October 7, 1906 – March 27, 1992) 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 Q. Wilson (born May 27, 1931, in Denver, Colorado) is an American academic political scientist and an authority on public administration.
James Q. Wilson (born May 27, 1931, in Denver, Colorado) is 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 (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and his everyman persona.
James Maitland "Jimmy" Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film and stage actor, known for his distinctive voice and his everyman persona.
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański was a Polish journalist, writer, politician, social worker and patriot.
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański 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 Jordan Kirkpatrick (November 19, 1926 – December 7, 2006) was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist.
Jeane Jordan Kirkpatrick (November 19, 1926 – December 7, 2006) was an American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist.
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (born October 8, 1941) is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (born October 8, 1941) is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister.
Jesse Owens
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who specialized in the sprints and the long jump.
James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) 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) served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S....
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S....
Jimmy Doolittle
General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle, USAF (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American aviation pioneer.
General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle, USAF (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American aviation pioneer.
Joe DiMaggio
Joseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio (; November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who pla...
Joseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio (; November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who pla...
Joe Medicine Crow
Joseph Medicine Crow (or Joe Medicine Crow, full name Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird, born October 27, 1913) is a Crow historian and author.
Joseph Medicine Crow (or Joe Medicine Crow, full name Joseph Medicine Crow-High Bird, born October 27, 1913) is a Crow historian and author.
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 (February 25, 1888 – May 24, 1959) served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959.
John Foster Dulles (February 25, 1888 – May 24, 1959) 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 Howard
John Winston Howard, OM, AC, SSI, (born 26 July 1939) was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007.
John Winston Howard, OM, AC, SSI, (born 26 July 1939) was the 25th Prime Minister of Australia, from 11 March 1996 to 3 December 2007.
John Kenneth Galbraith
John Kenneth "Ken" Galbraith (properly, but commonly ; October 15, 1908 – April 29, 2006), OC was a Canadian-American economist.
John Kenneth "Ken" Galbraith (properly, but commonly ; October 15, 1908 – April 29, 2006), OC was a Canadian-American economist.
John L. Lewis
John Llewellyn Lewis (February 12, 1880 – June 11, 1969) was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMW) from 1920 to 1960.
John Llewellyn Lewis (February 12, 1880 – June 11, 1969) was an American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America (UMW) 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.
John Wooden
John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an American basketball player and coach.
John Robert Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) was an American basketball player and coach.
Johnny Carson
John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host and comedian, known as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 years (1...
John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American television host and comedian, known as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson for 30 years (1...
Jonas Salk
Jonas Edward Salk (October 28, 1914June 23, 1995) 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 (October 28, 1914June 23, 1995) 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 (born October 6, 1921) is a minister in the United Methodist Church and leader in the American civil rights movement.
Joseph Echols Lowery (born October 6, 1921) 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.
Joseph Rochefort
Joseph John Rochefort (May 12, 1900 in Dayton, Ohio - July 20, 1976 in Torrance, California ) was an American Naval officer and cryptanalyst.
Joseph John Rochefort (May 12, 1900 in Dayton, Ohio - July 20, 1976 in Torrance, California ) was an American Naval officer and cryptanalyst.
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...
Julia Child
Julia Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality.
Julia Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author, and television personality.
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 is an American stage and film actor, film producer and author.
Kirk Douglas 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 (May 17, 1911 in Brooklyn, United States – March 8, 1994 in Oslo, Norway) was a Norwegian resistance movement soldier during World War II, most notable for participating in the Nor...
Knut Haukelid (May 17, 1911 in Brooklyn, United States – March 8, 1994 in Oslo, Norway) was a Norwegian resistance movement soldier during World War II, most notable for participating in the Nor...
Lady Bird Johnson
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson was First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969 during the presidency of her husband Lyndon B. Johnson.
Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Taylor Johnson was First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969 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 (October 16, 1922 - April 24, 2001) was a Baptist minister, a civil rights leader and social activist focusing on the creation of job training opportunities for African-Amer...
Leon Howard Sullivan (October 16, 1922 - April 24, 2001) was a Baptist minister, a civil rights leader and social activist focusing on the creation of job training opportunities for African-Amer...
Lewis Mumford
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, philosopher of technology, and influential literary critic.
Lewis Mumford was an American historian, philosopher of technology, and influential literary critic.
Lewis Strauss
Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss was an American businessman, philanthropist, public official, and naval officer.
Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss was an American businessman, philanthropist, public official, and naval officer.
Lincoln Kirstein
Lincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) was an American writer, impresario, art connoisseur, and cultural figure in New York City.
Lincoln Edward Kirstein (May 4, 1907 – January 5, 1996) 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 until 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 until 1993) from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on th...
Lowell Thomas
Lowell Jackson Thomas (April 6, 1892August 29, 1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous.
Lowell Jackson Thomas (April 6, 1892August 29, 1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous.
Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms '...
Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedienne, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms '...
Luis A. Ferré
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo (February 17, 1904 October 21, 2003) was a Puerto Rican engineer, industrialist, politician, philanthropist, and a patron of the arts.
Don Luis Alberto Ferré Aguayo (February 17, 1904 October 21, 2003) 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) was a Puerto Rican poet, journalist, and politician.
Don José Luis Alberto Muñoz Marín (February 18, 1898April 30, 1980) 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 a US politician who served as the 36th President of the United States (1963-1969) after his service ...
Lyndon Baines Johnson (August 27, 1908 January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, was a US politician who served as the 36th President of the United States (1963-1969) after his service ...
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 Chase Smith (December 14, 1897 May 29, 1995) was a Republican Senator from Maine, and one of the most successful politicians in Maine history.
Margaret Chase Smith (December 14, 1897 May 29, 1995) was a Republican Senator from Maine, and one of the most successful politicians in Maine history.
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 (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) was an American cultural anthropologist, who was frequently a featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Margaret Mead (December 16, 1901 – November 15, 1978) was an American cultural anthropologist, who was frequently a featured writer and speaker in the mass media throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
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, is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990.
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 (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century.
Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) 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...
Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich (; 27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992) was a German-American actress and singer.
Marlene Dietrich (; 27 December 1901 – 6 May 1992) was a German-American actress and singer.
Martha Graham
Martha Graham was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank L...
Martha Graham was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank L...
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. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) 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.
Mary Woodard Lasker (November 30, 1900 February 21, 1994) was an American health activist.
Mary Robinson
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson (née Bourke) (Máire Mhic Róibín; born 21 May 1944) served as the seventh, and first female, President of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Com...
Mary Therese Winifred Robinson (née Bourke) (Máire Mhic Róibín; born 21 May 1944) served as the seventh, and first female, President of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and the United Nations High Com...
Matthew Ridgway
Matthew Bunker Ridgway (March 3, 1895 – July 26, 1993) was a United States Army General.
Matthew Bunker Ridgway (March 3, 1895 – July 26, 1993) was a United States Army General.
Max Kampelman
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is former head of the American delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
Max Kampelman, born Max Kampelmacher (born November 7, 1920), is former head of the American delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
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 was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977.
Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977.
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 was an American economist, statistician, and author who taught at the University of Chicago for more than three decades.
Milton Friedman 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
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, more commonly known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, In...
Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, more commonly known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun of Albanian ethnicity and Indian citizenship, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, In...
Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), known to close friends as Slava, w...
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), known to close friends as Slava, w...
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is a former American boxer and three-time World Heavyweight Champion, who is widely considered one of the greatest heavywe...
Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.; January 17, 1942) is a former American boxer and three-time World Heavyweight Champion, who is widely considered one of the greatest heavywe...
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 Reagan
Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921) is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and served as an influential First Lady of the United States fro...
Nancy Davis Reagan (born Anne Frances Robbins on July 6, 1921) is the widow of former United States President Ronald Reagan and served as an influential First Lady of the United States fro...
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 (born August 5, 1930) is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to s...
Neil Alden Armstrong (born August 5, 1930) is an American former astronaut, test pilot, aerospace engineer, university professor, United States Naval Aviator, and the first person to s...
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 served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president 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 is an American neoconservative theorist and writer for Commentary magazine.
Norman B. Podhoretz is an American neoconservative theorist and writer for Commentary magazine.
Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.
General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf KCB (; born August 22, 1934), also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear", is a retired United States Army General who, while he served as Comma...
General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf KCB (; born August 22, 1934), also known as "Stormin' Norman" and "The Bear", is a retired United States Army General who, while he served as Comma...
Norman Vincent Peale
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was a minister and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking) and a progenitor of the theory of "positive ...
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 – December 24, 1993) was a minister and author (most notably of The Power of Positive Thinking) and a progenitor of the theory of "positive ...
Oliver Hill
Oliver White Hill, Sr. (May 1, 1907 – August 5, 2007) was a civil rights attorney from Richmond, Virginia.
Oliver White Hill, Sr. (May 1, 1907 – August 5, 2007) was a civil rights attorney from Richmond, Virginia.
Omar Bradley
Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) 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 State...
Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) 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 State...
Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks.
Paul Harvey Aurandt (September 4, 1918 – February 28, 2009), better known as Paul Harvey, was an American radio broadcaster for the ABC Radio Networks.
Paul Johnson (writer)
Paul Bede Johnson (born 2 November 1928) is an English journalist, historian, speechwriter and author.
Paul Bede Johnson (born 2 November 1928) 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 (born June 15, 1954 in Murama) is a Rwandan humanitarian who has been internationally honored for saving 1,268 refugees during the Rwandan Genocide.
Paul Rusesabagina (born June 15, 1954 in Murama) is a Rwandan humanitarian who has been internationally honored for saving 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 (born November 5, 1945) 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' ...
Peter Pace (born November 5, 1945) 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' ...
Philip Habib
Philip Charles Habib (February 25, 1920–May 25, 1992) was a Lebanese-American career diplomat known for work in Vietnam, South Korea and the Middle East.
Philip Charles Habib (February 25, 1920–May 25, 1992) was a Lebanese-American career diplomat known for work in Vietnam, South Korea and the Middle East.
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo KBE, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor, actor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout it...
Plácido Domingo KBE, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor, actor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout it...
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, known as Blessed John Paul II since his beatification on May 1, 2011, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of The...
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, known as Blessed John Paul II since his beatification on May 1, 2011, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of The...
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&...
Pridi Banomyong
Pridi Banomyong (ปรีดี พนมยงค์; ; ; May 11, 1900 – May 2, 1983) was a highly revered Thai politician.
Pridi Banomyong (ปรีดี พนมยงค์; ; ; May 11, 1900 – May 2, 1983) was a highly revered Thai politician.
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 was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose writings are credited for ruining the country of The United States.
Rachel Louise Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose writings are credited for ruining the country of The United States.
Ralph Ellison
Ralph Waldo Ellison (March 1, 1914 – April 16, 1994) was an American novelist, literary critic, scholar and writer.
Ralph Waldo Ellison (March 1, 1914 – April 16, 1994) was an American novelist, literary critic, scholar and writer.
Ralph McGill
Ralph Emerson McGill (February 5, 1898 – February 3, 1969), American journalist, was best known as the anti-segregationist editor and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution newspaper.
Ralph Emerson McGill (February 5, 1898 – February 3, 1969), 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 (14 September 1895 - 7 May 1986) was the fourth United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from 1951 to 1953 and in this ca...
Robert Abercrombie Lovett (14 September 1895 - 7 May 1986) was the fourth United States Secretary of Defense, serving in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman from 1951 to 1953 and in this ca...
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 is a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011.
Robert Michael Gates is a retired civil servant and university president who served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011.
Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; born March 2, 1923) 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 (13 September 1886 – 8 February, 1975) was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs (anthocyanins) a...
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE (13 September 1886 – 8 February, 1975) was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs (anthocyanins) a...
Robert Schwarz Strauss
Robert Schwarz Strauss (born October 19, 1918) is a figure in American politics and diplomacy.
Robert Schwarz Strauss (born October 19, 1918) is a figure in American politics and diplomacy.
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 (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975) and prior to that, a radio, film and ...
Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981–1989), the 33rd Governor of California (1967–1975) and prior to that, a radio, film and ...
Rosa Parks
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of...
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African-American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of...
Rosalynn Carter
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter (born Eleanor Rosalynn Smith; August 18, 1927) is the wife of the former President of the United States Jimmy Carter and in that capacity served as the First Lady o...
Eleanor Rosalynn Carter (born Eleanor Rosalynn Smith; August 18, 1927) is the wife of the former President of the United States Jimmy Carter and in that capacity served as the First Lady o...
Rose Valland
Rose Antonia Maria Valland (November 1, 1898 - September 18, 1980) was a French art historian, a member of the French Resistance, a captain in the French military, and one of the most decorated ...
Rose Antonia Maria Valland (November 1, 1898 - September 18, 1980) was a French art historian, a member of the French Resistance, a captain in the French military, and one of the most decorated ...
Ryan Crocker
Ryan Clark Crocker (born June 19, 1949) is a Career Ambassador within the United States Foreign Service and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Ryan Clark Crocker (born June 19, 1949) 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, entrepreneur, and Eagle Scout born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club.
Samuel Moore "Sam" Walton was a businessman, entrepreneur, and Eagle Scout born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club.
Samuel Goldwyn
Samuel Goldwyn (c. July 1879 January 31, 1974) was an American film producer, and founding contributor executive of several motion picture studios.
Samuel Goldwyn (c. July 1879 January 31, 1974) was an American film producer, and founding contributor executive of several motion picture studios.
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor is an American jurist who was the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sandra Day O'Connor is an American jurist who was the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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 (December 31, 1908September 20, 2005) was an Austrian Holocaust survivor who became famous after World War II for his work as a Nazi hunter.
Simon Wiesenthal, KBE (December 31, 1908September 20, 2005) was an Austrian Holocaust survivor who became famous after World War II for his work as a Nazi hunter.
Sol Linowitz
Sol Myron Linowitz (December 7, 1913 – March 18, 2005) was an American diplomat, lawyer, and businessman born in Trenton, NJ.
Sol Myron Linowitz (December 7, 1913 – March 18, 2005) 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, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) is a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, whose scientific books and public appearances have made him an academic cele...
Stephen William Hawking, CH, CBE, FRS, FRSA (born 8 January 1942) is a British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, whose scientific books and public appearances have made him an academic cele...
Sylvia Mendez
Sylvia Mendez (born 1936) is an American civil rights activist of Mexican-Puerto Rican heritage.
Sylvia Mendez (born 1936) is an American civil rights activist of Mexican-Puerto Rican heritage.
T. S. Eliot
Thomas Stearns Eliot OM (September 26, 1888 – January 4, 1965) was an American-born English poet, playwright, and literary critic, arguably the most important English-language poet of the ...
Thomas Stearns Eliot OM (September 26, 1888 – January 4, 1965) was an American-born English poet, playwright, and literary critic, arguably the most important English-language poet of the ...
Ted Kennedy
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 August 25, 2009) was a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Party.
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) 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 S. Gates, Jr.
Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. (April 10, 1906 – March 25, 1983) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 under President Eisenhower.
Thomas Sovereign Gates Jr. (April 10, 1906 – March 25, 1983) was United States Secretary of Defense from 1959 to 1961 under President Eisenhower.
Thomas Watson, Jr.
Thomas John Watson, Jr. was the president of IBM from 1952 to 1971 and the eldest son of Thomas J. Watson, IBM's first president.
Thomas John Watson, Jr. was the president of IBM from 1952 to 1971 and the eldest son of Thomas J. Watson, IBM's first president.
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.
Tip O'Neill
Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. (December 9, 1912 – January 5, 1994) was an American politician.
Thomas Phillip "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. (December 9, 1912 – January 5, 1994) was an American politician.
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 former 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 former 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. (born July 12, 1934) is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano...
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. (born July 12, 1934) is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano...
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 was a United States Army officer and a diplomat.
Vernon A. Walters 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; Володимир Самійлович Горовiць, Volodymyr Samiylovych Horovitz) (November 5, 1989) wa...
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz; Володимир Самійлович Горовiць, Volodymyr Samiylovych Horovitz) (November 5, 1989) wa...
Václav Havel
Václav Havel (; 5 October 193618 December 2011) was a Czech playwright, essayist, poet, dissident and politician.
Václav Havel (; 5 October 193618 December 2011) was a Czech playwright, essayist, poet, dissident and politician.
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 Annenberg
Walter Hubert Annenberg (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was an American publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat.
Walter Hubert Annenberg (March 13, 1908 – October 1, 2002) was an American publisher, philanthropist, and diplomat.
Walter Cronkite
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81).
Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81).
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 Christopher
Warren Minor Christopher (October 27, 1925 – March 18, 2011) was an American lawyer, diplomat and politician.
Warren Minor Christopher (October 27, 1925 – March 18, 2011) was an American lawyer, diplomat and politician.
Warren E. Burger
Warren Earl Burger (September 17, 1907 – June 25, 1995) was the 15th Chief Justice of the United States from 1969 to 1986.
Warren Earl Burger (September 17, 1907 – June 25, 1995) 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.
Whitney Young
Whitney Moore Young Jr. (July 31, 1921 – March 11, 1971) was an American civil rights leader.
Whitney Moore Young Jr. (July 31, 1921 – March 11, 1971) was an American civil rights leader.
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 Bostock CB, DSO, OBE was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling Bostock CB, DSO, OBE 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 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 BA, MA, PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI was a British mathematician who was responsible for the development of British nuclear technology, fol...
William George Penney, Baron Penney OM, KBE BA, MA, PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI was a British mathematician who was responsible for the development of British nuclear technology, fol...
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 (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009) was an American author, columnist, journalist and presidential speechwriter.
William Lewis Safire (December 17, 1929 – September 27, 2009) was an American author, columnist, journalist and presidential speechwriter.
William Stephenson
Sir William Samuel Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC (23 January 1897 – 31 January 1989) was a Canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of British in...
Sir William Samuel Stephenson, CC, MC, DFC (23 January 1897 – 31 January 1989) was a Canadian soldier, airman, businessman, inventor, spymaster, and the senior representative of British in...
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 is a Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.
Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski is a Polish American political scientist, geostrategist, and statesman who served as United States National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981.
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.