Description of document:
National Archives National Personnel Records Center
(NPRC) VIP list, 2009
Requested date:
December 2007
Released date:
March 2008
Posted date:
04-January-2010
Updated 19-March-2010 (release letter added to file)
Source of document:
National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63132-5100
Note:
NPRC staff has compiled a list of prominent persons whose
military records files they hold. They call this their VIP
Listing. You can ask for a copy of any of these files simply
by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request to the
address above.
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National Personnel Records Center
Military Personnel Records, 9700 Page Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
March 7, 2008
This is in response to your letter of January 13, 2008, regarding an electronic list of "high
profile" or "celebrity" records held in the vault at NPRC.
Enclosed is a CD containing a PDF file with the name, vault registry number, service number (if
applicable), and biography for each record.
Some of the organizational records contained social security numbers and/or sensitive personal
information which could be injurious to the veteran, the veteran's family or a third party named
in the record. We have redacted or withheld that information in accordance with the personal
privacy exemption of the Freedom ofInformation Act (FOIA), U.S.C.552 (b) (6).
If you consider this an adverse response under the FOIA, you may appeal by writing, within 35
days of receipt of this letter, to the Deputy Archivist (ND), National Archives at College Park,
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, Maryland 20740-6001, and explain why you think our
response does not meet the requirements outlined in the FOIA. Both the appeal letter and the
envelope should be marked "Freedom of Information Act Appeal," and you should refer to our
request number and include a copy of your original request.
~~~~---------Management Analyst
(314) 801-0595
Enclosure
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Name
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V3665
Aaron, Harold R
V1382
V251
V252
V1340
Abbott, Shirley L
Abourezk, James G
Abourezk, James G
Abrams, Creighton W
V2393
V1542
V2779
Abrams, Creighton W
Jr.
Acker, Gary M
Adair, Morris N
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V681
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Adams, Arlin M
Adams, Arlin M
Adams, Brockman
158955
158955
742723
V751
Adams, Brockman
7342723
V2280
500001
V3515
V2562
Adams, Charity E
Earley, Charity E
Adams, Derroll
Adams, Lucian
V3553
Adams, Michael J
24934
V2580
V3452
296668
V3667
Adams, Wayne T
Adamshock, Nicholas
Adams, Nick
Addams, Charles S
V536
V535
V2649
V3601
V1291
Aders, Robert O
Aders, Robert O
Adkins, David B
Adkins, Homer M
Agar, John G
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499956
V3647
Agase Alexander A
39052
V3718
V3247
Agee, Amos
Agerholm, Harold C
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Biographical Notes
Assistant Chief of Staff for Military Intelligence. Inducted into the
Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Ambassador to Lesotho 1984-86
South Dakota Representative 1971-73. Senator 1973-79
South Dakota Representative 1971-73. Senator 1973-79
Commanded the 37th Tank Battalion during WWII. Spearheaded the
tank column that broke through the German encirclement of the 101st
Airborne Division at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. Later
became a 4-star General and commanded all US Forces in Vietnam.
Chief of Staff of Army 1972
Son of former Chief of Staff Creighton W Abrams Sr.
Mercenary in Angola, imprisoned.
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Judge of US Court of Appeals for 3rd Circuit 1969-87
Judge of US Court of Appeals for 3rd Circuit 1969-87
US District Attorney for the Western District of Washington 1961-64.
Washington Representative 1965-77. Secretary of Transportation
1977-79. Senator 1987-93
US District Attorney for the Western District of Washington 1961-64.
Washington Representative 1965-77. Secretary of Transportation
1977-79. Senator 1987-93
First African American to be commissioned as an officer in the WAAC
(WAC)
Folk Singer
Staff Sergeant in the 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division. Awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery near St. Die, France on
October 28,1944 where "...in the course of action he personally killed 9
German soldiers, eliminated 3 enemy machineguns, vanquished a
specialized force which was armed with automatic weapons and
grenade launchers, cleared the woods of hostile elements, and
reopened the severed supply lines to the assault companies of his
battalion."
Astronaut. Test pilot in the X-15 project. Died when his plane
experienced technical problems and crashed.
in vault at Marine Corp request
Actor
Cartoonist. Works include: The Addams Family, Out of This World,
Drawn and Quartered, and Dear Dead Days.
Under Secretary of Labor, Food Company Executive.
Under Secretary of Labor, Food Company Executive.
Entertainer/ comedian
Arkansas Governor 1941-45
Married Shirley Temple then became an actor. Starred mostly in
Westerns and war movies
433474 Enlisted Number. Football player and coach. Teams included:
Chicago Rockets 1947, Los Angelas Dons 1947, Cleveland Browns
1948-1951, and Baltimore Colts 1953. Inducted into the College
Football Hall of Fame 1963.
Execution. Hanged for robbery and rape in France. ETO
WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Awarded for his
V500 006
Agnew, Spiro
Theodore
1010416
V3643
Ahrens, Edward H
358161
V3411
V3645
Aid, Matthew M
Aiken, Howard H
84557
V2317
Aiken, Larry
52770063
V3689
Ainsworth, Walden L
7248
V1421
V3067
V2900
Akaka, Daniel K
Akin, William T
Albert, Carl B
30115735
V2126
V3388
Albert, Keith A
Albert, Raymond
V1361
V2761
Albosta, Donald J
Alda, Alan
D'Abruzzo, Alphonso
Joseph
Aldisert, Ruggero J
V3648
6143131
9534751
4083205
15381
V1621
Aldrin, Edwin E
Aldrin, Buzz
V708
Alexander, Clifford
21994919
V500 049
Alexander, Grover C
Alexander, Pete
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V372
Alexander, Rodney M
Alexander, William, Jr
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bravery on Saipan in the Marianas Islands on July 7, 1944. During a
fierce enemy counter-attack, he volunteered to evacuate wounded in
an appropriated ambulance jeep. In a period of just over 3 hours, he
single-handily loaded and evacuated approximately 45 casualties
while under heavy rifle and mortar fire. While attempting to aid 2 men
he believed wounded, was mortally wounded by a Japanese sniper.
September 1945 the US Navy launched the USS Agerholm in his
honor. It served in the Korean War, garnering 4 Battle Stars, and in
the Vietnam War, receiving 8 Battle Stars. It was decommissioned in
1978.
Maryland Governor 1967-69. Vice President of the United States
1969-73. Was Charged with accepting bribes and falsifying federal
income tax returns. Pleaded no contest to tax evasion and resigned
as Vice President October 10, 1973. Disbarred by a Maryland court in
1974.
Marine Raider killed on Tulagi, Solomon Islands by a Japanese unit
trying to infiltrate American lines. Reputed to have been found dying
in his fox holeby Lew Walt. Walt claimed his last words were, "The
bastards tried to come over me last night-I guess they didn't know I
was a Marine."
Helped with the creation of the Mark I, Mark II, Mark III, and Mark IV
computers. Worked with Grace Hopper on the Mark I.
May 13, 1969 taken as a POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered July 10, 1969
"Pug" Commanded Task Force 67 (Ainsworth Express) in the
Southwest Pacific during WWII.
Hawaii Representative 1977-90. Senator 1990Missouri Representative 2001Rhodes scholar. Oklahoma Representative 1947-77, Speaker of the
House 1971-77. Elected to Oklahoma Hall of Fame
May 21, 1970- February 12, 1973 POW. Returnee -Vietnam
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Michigan Representative 1979-85
Actor, writer, director and political activist. Most famous role was as
Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series M*A*S*H
United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit 1968-. National President
of Italian Sons and Daughters of America from 1954-1968. Awarded
the Distinguished Appellate Jurist Award 2005
Astronaut. Second human to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11
mission. Served as fighter pilot in Korea, worked with experiments in
Gemini-Titan flights in Houston, Texas. Pilot of Gemini XII orbital
rendezvous space flight, November 11-15, 1966. Apollo 11 pilot.
Received Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1969. Appointed to
Presidential Commission on the Future of the United States
Aerospace Industry in 2002.
Chairman of US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1967-69.
Special representative of the President and headed US delegation to
Kingdom of Swaziland 1968. Secretary of the Army 1977-81, the first
African-American in the position.
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player. Played 20 seasons
1911-1930 with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and St. Louis
Cardinals. Considered by some to be one of the greatest pitchers in
the game. When the US entered WWI, he joined the Army and served
in an Artillery battalion in France, suffering from shell shock.
Combination of that, epilepsy, severe bouts of alcoholism, and being a
rule breaker caused the Phillies to trade him to the Cubs in 1917 in
what would become one of the worst trades in Baseball History.
During his career, he set multiple records, some which stand today.
Louisiana Representative 2003Arkansas Representative 1969-93
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V1320
Alexander, Bill
Alexanderson, Leroy J 68265
V3304
Algren, Nelson
Abraham, Ahlgren
Nelson
Alito, Samuel A, Jr
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Allard, Wayne
Alldredge, Everett
Allen, James B
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Allen, James B
281758
V1780
Allen, Roderick R
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V1174
39859987
V3212
Allen, Stephen V
Allen, Steve
Allen, Terry D, Sr
V3200
Allen, Terry D, Jr
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V2318
Allen, Wayne C
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V2127
V3666
Allwine, David F
Almond, Edward M
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V749
V2543
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V2249
Alston, Philip H
Alston, Philip H
Altman, Robert E
Amberg, Richard H
Ambro, Jerome A
Amsler, George A
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51081006
V3762
32446682
V2451
Anastasio, Umberto
Anastasia, Albert
Anderson, Earl E
V373
Anderson, Glen M
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V2388
Anderson, Gustav N
Anderson, James
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Anderson, John B
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Commodore of the United States Lines fleet and the last captain of the
SS United States.
Author of Somebody in Boots, Never Come Morning, and The Man
with the Golden Arm.
US District Attorney for New Jersey 1987-90. Judge of US Court of
Appeals for the 3rd Circuit 1990-2005. Judge US Supreme Court
2006Colorado Representative 1991-97. Senator 1997Early NARA Luminary - Father of Records Management
Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1951-55, 1963-67. Alabama Senator
1969-78
Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1951-55, 1963-67. Alabama Senator
1969-78
WWII began as commanding officer of Combat Command A, 4th
Armored Division, then as commanding general of 20th Armored
Division, and finally as commanding general of 12th Armored Division.
After the war, was commander of 1st Armored Division in Italy and
Germany. Chief Operations Officer, Director of Intelligence Army
Ground Forces and commanding general of the 3rd Armored Division.
During Korean War, was commanding general of XVI Corps.
Dubbed Father of TV Talk Shows. Host of the Tonight Show 1954-57.
Served with General Pershing along the Mexican border in 1913.
Highly decorated infantry officer in WWI. 1ST Infantry Commander
during WWII. 1943 took over the 104th Infantry Division known as the
"Timberwolves" and battled through France and Belgium right up to
Berlin when the war ended. Reputed at never having lost a battle.
Son of General Terry D Allen. Killed in action with 1st Division in
Vietnam.
January 10, 1970- January 23, 1989 (remains recovered) POW. Vietnam
March 4, 1971- March 27, 1973 POW. Returnee - Vietnam
Commanded the 92nd Infantry Division from its creation in October
1942 to August 1945. Deputy Chief of Staff of the Far Eastern
Command 1946. Commanded the United States Army X Corps during
the Korean War. Head of the Army War College 1951-53.
Ambassador to Australia 1977-81, Nauru 1979-81
Ambassador to Australia 1977-81, Nauru 1979-81
Part of Colin Kelly's flight group
New York Representative 1975-1981
Acted as VIP Pilot for W. Averill Harriman, Head of ECA (Economic
Cooperation Administration) during the Marshall Plan.
Brooklyn waterfront mob boss and enforcer. Member of Murder Inc.
Was eventually killed while visiting his barber.
The youngest active duty Marine promoted to the rank of General and
the first active duty Marine Naval Aviator to be promoted to a 4-star
rank. 34th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 1972-75
California Lieutenant Governor 1959-67. California Representative
1969-93
Ambassador to Sudan 1986
First African American Marine to be awarded Medal of Honor. Medal
was awarded posthumously for his actions on February 28, 1967 when
his platoon fell under heavy enemy fire. He and several others were
bunched together not far from enemy positions. When a grenade
landed by his head, he grabbed it and pulled it to his chest, curling his
body around it as it went off. His actions saved his comrades from
serious injury and possible death.
Illinois Representative 1961-81. Independent candidate for President
of United States 1980
V2319
Anderson, John S
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Anderson, John T
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V3245
Anderson, Michael M
Anderson, Mike
Anderson, Richard A
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Anderson, Richard B
418495
V3699
V2598
Anderson, Roy W
Anderson, Rudolf
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53065
V2715
Anderson, Terry A
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V3670
Anderson, Webster
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V2654
Anderson, Wendell R
Andreotta, Glenn U
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Andrews, Ike F
Andrews, Mark
Andrus, Cecil D
Andrus, Cecil D
Angel, Herbert E
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Annenberg, Walter H
534007
November 4, 1969 taken as POW. Remains returned/recovered July
9, 1973
February 5, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
Offensive Rookie of the Year 2000. Running Back for Denver Broncos
Posthumously awarded Medal of Honor for his actions in Quang Tri
Province, Vietnam on August 4, 1969. While his team was on a
reconnaissance patrol, they came under heavy enemy fire. Anderson
was wounded in both legs, but assumed a prone position and
delivered intense suppressive fire in an attempt to repulse the enemy.
He continued his fire even as another marine was attending his leg
wounds. Observing an enemy grenade land between he and the other
marine, he rolled over, absorbing the full effects of detonation thereby
saving several marines from serious injury or possible death.
Posthumously awarded Medal of Honor for his actions on Roi Island,
Kwajalein Atoll, in the Marshall Islands on February 1, 1944. He
entered a shell crater occupied by 3 other marines and prepared to
throw a grenade at an enemy position. It slipped from is hand and
rolled toward his comrades. He did not have enough time to retrieve
and throw the weapon, so instead hurled his body over the grenade in
order to save his companions. In 1945 the US Navy Destroyer "USS
Richard B Anderson" was named in his honor. It served through both
Korea and Vietnam, earning 15 battle stars. In 1977 it was sold to the
Taiwanese Navy where it serves under the name "Kai Yang."
Execution. Hanged for raping two women in France. ETO
U2 Pilot shot down while flying over Cuba during the Cuban Missile
Crisis. Reportly the only casualty of the Missile Crisis.
Best know and longest held of a group of American hostages captured
by Shiite Hezbollah partisans. He was captured March 16, 1985 off
the street in Beirut, and not released until December 4, 1991. Filed a
suit against the Iranian government for his captivity and in 2002 was
awarded a multimillion dollar settlement from frozen Iranian assets.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Tam Ky, Republic
of Vietnam October 15, 1967. During an enemy assault, Anderson
took up an exposed position to better direct his unit's fire and defense.
An enemy grenade exploded near him, throwing him back and
wounding his legs. Despite the grievous nature of his wounds, he
refused evacuation and continued to direct the defense allowing the
eventual defeat of the enemy.
Minnesota Governor 1971-76. Senator 1976-78
Posthumously awarded the Soldier's Medal in 1998 for his actions in
stopping the My Lai massacre March 16, 1968. Was assigned to Task
Force Barker, flying over Vietnamese forests, drawing enemy fire. He
and two others (Hugh Thompson and Lawrence Colburn) on the day of
the massacre were "marking" wounded Vietnamese civilians for
evacuation when they saw Captain Ernest Medina run forward and
begin shooting the wounded who had been "marked." Thompson
confronted Lt. Stephen Brooks at the village to stop the killing.
Andreotta and Colburn were left to cover the company with orders to
fire on any American who refused to halt the massacre. Two other
helicopters were called in to serve as medevac for the 11 wounded
civilians (one piloted by Dan Millians the other by Brian Livingstone).
Andreotta was killed a short time later on a scouting mission
attempting to flush out enemy forces.
North Carolina Representative 1973-85.
North Dakota Representative 1963-81. Senator 1981-87
Idaho Governor 1971-77. US Secretary of the Interior 1977-81
Idaho Governor 1971-77. US Secretary of the Interior 1977-81
Assistant Archivist during the early years of the existence of the
National Archives
Ambassador to Great Britain 1969-74. Received the Presidential
Medal of Freedom 1986.
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Annenberg, Walter H
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Anshus, Richard C
V2477
Antolak, Sylvester
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Anton, Francis G
Antrim, Richard N
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Aptheker, Herbert
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Arbor, Jesse W
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Archer, William R
Archinal, John A
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Arcos, Cresencio S
Areeda, Phillip E
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Arends, Leslie C
Arends, Leslie C
Arens, Moses
Arens, Moshe
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Armstrong, Neil A
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Armstrong, Neil A
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Armstrong, William
Arnaz, Desi
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Arnheiter, Marcus A
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Arnold, Gordon
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Arnold, Henry H
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Ashbrook, John M
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Ambassador to Great Britain 1969-74. Received the Presidential
Medal of Freedom 1986.
March 8, 1971 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Cisterna di Littoria,
Italy May 24, 1944. He charged 200 yards over flat, coverless terrain
to destroy an enemy machinegun nest. He advanced far ahead of his
squad, shot three times, but continuing forward each time to the
enemy strong point. He killed two and forced 10 to surrender. He
then reorganized his men and instead of seeking much needed
medical attention, lead the charge to the next point. He made most of
the distance before he was shot and killed. His actions helped his
squad overwhelm the enemy, thus allowing his company to advance
on a cleared path.
January 5, 1968- March 16, 1973 POW. Returnee - Vietnam
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Makassar, Celebes,
Netherlands East Indies, April 1942 as a POW. When a Japanese
guard was beating an officer nearly to death, Antrim stepped forward,
first to intervene, then to take the rest of the beating intended for the
officer. His actions saved the life of the officer as well as improving
conditions at the camp through a new-found respect for Americans
Leader of the American Communist Party. Controversy over the
revocation of his commission in the Army Reserves during the
McCarthy Era
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Texas Representative 1971-2001
Noted for giving two pints of blood to help save the life of Tojo after
Tojo shot himself in the chest in attempted suicide.
Ambassador to Honduras 1989-93
Counselor to the President 1974-75. Dir US Cabinet Task Force on oil
import control 1969.
Illinois Representative 1935-74
Illinois Representative 1935-74
Lithuanian born, his family immigrated to the US in 1939. He
immigrated to Israel in 1948, joining Irgun forces led by Menachem
Begin. He was a member of the Likud party and served as Israeli
Minister of Defense three times. He retired from politics in 1999.
Astronaut, test pilot and naval aviator. His first space flight was on
Gemini 8 in 1966. His second and final space flight was as mission
commander of the Apollo 11 moon landing 1969. He was the first man
to walk on the moon.
Astronaut, test pilot and naval aviator. His first space flight was on
Gemini 8 in 1966. His second and final space flight was as mission
commander of the Apollo 11 moon landing 1969. He was the first man
to walk on the moon.
Colorado Representative 1973-79, Senator 1979-91
Cuban-American actor, musician, radio, and television producer most
remembered for the show "I Love Lucy." His marriage to Lucille Ball
lasted from 1940 until 1960.
Commander of the USS Vance for 99 days. Tried and relieved of
command for "gross lack of judgment and inability to lead people."
1967
While on leave from basic training, Arnold was in Dallas on November
22, 1963 and supposedly witnessed the shooting of President
Kennedy from the "Grassy Knoll" by a man or men dressed as Dallas
Police Officers
1911 Assigned to Aeronautical Division of Signal Corps, the same
year he completed flight training with Wilbur and Orville Wright. 29th
pilot to be licensed in United States. Won various awards and broke
many records during his career. Helped aircraft industry boom.
Dubbed "Father of the United States Air Force."
Ohio Representative 1961-82
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Ashe, Arthur R
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Ashley, Eugene
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Ashley, Thomas W
Asimov, Isaac
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Aspin, Leslie, Jr
Aspin, Les
Aspinall, Wayne N
Astorga, Jose M
Atherton, Alfred L
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Atkins, Barry K
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Atkins, Thomas E
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Auble, John A
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AuCoin, Walter L
AuCoin, Les
Aurandt, Paul H
Harvey, Paul
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Aurness, James K
Arness, James
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Austad, Marcus J
Austad, Mark Evans
Austin, Oscar P
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Ohio Representative 1961-82
Tennis player. First African American: to represent his country in Davis
Cup play 1963; win the US Open singles title 1968; win the Wimbledon
singles title 1975; captain the Davis Cup team 1981. He became an
active speaker and fundraiser for AIDS research after he contracted
the disease during a cardiovascular bypass operation in 1983.
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for his actions near Lang Vei,
Vietnam on February 6 & 7, 1968. When his unit's camp was
assaulted and communications eventually lost, Ashley organized and
equipped an assault force composed of friendly, local personnel. He
then led 5 charges against the enemy in an attempt to free his
comrades and commanding officer. He was eventually wounded,
though continued his assault until he lost consciousness and was
carried away, only to be killed by an enemy artillery round. His actions
helped to clear a path through the enemy positions, allowing the
surviving captives to escape.
Ohio Representative 1955-81
Scientist and Author, winner of multiple Hugo and Nebula awards.
Works include: I, Robot and the Foundation series. Inducted into the
Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Wisconsin Representative 1971-93. Secretary of Defense 1993-94.
Colorado Representative 1949-73.
April 2, 1972- March 5, 1973 POW. Returnee - Vietnam
Ambassador to Egypt 1979. Assistant Secretary to Near East & South
Asian Affairs
Commanded only US Destroyer to sink an enemy (Japanese)
battleship, IJN Fuso, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Villa Verde Trail, Luzon,
Philippine Islands on March 10, 1945. For four hours he withstood
repeated Japanese assaults from his foxhole. By 7:00 AM, 13 enemy
lay dead in front of his foxhole, his companions were dead, he had fire
400 rounds and jammed 3 rifles beyond use. He withdrew to secure
another rifle with the enemy on his heals. He was persuaded to
accept medical treatment, but while waiting saw an enemy soldier
within the perimeter. He seized a rifle and killed him. Moments later,
while lying on a litter, spotted an enemy group moving up behind the
platoon's lines. Despite severe wounds-delivered heavy fire, forcing
them to withdraw.
Popular St. Louis TV & Radio personality during the 1970's through
1990's
Oregon Representative 1975-93. Senator 1992
Radio broadcaster and author. His radio shows are mostly news and
commentary as well as the segment "The Rest of the Story." Sign off
is "Paul Harvey--Good Day!" He was awarded the Presidential Medal
of Freedom 2005.
TV actor best known for his portrayal of Marshal Matt Dillon on
Gunsmoke for 20 years. He starred mostly in Western- themed TV
shows and movies including: How the West Was Won, and Big Jim
McClain. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, was inducted
into the Western Performers Hall of Fame at the National Cowboy &
Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also
the older brother of actor Peter Graves.
Ambassador to Finland 1975-77, Norway 1981-84.
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for his actions west of Da
Nang, Vietnam on February 23, 1969. During early morning, his
groups observation post came under fierce ground assault. Upon
observing one of his companions unconscious in an exposed area, he
left the relative safety of his position and raced to assist the other
marine. Nearly there, he observed an enemy grenade land nearby
and jumped to place himself bodily between the fallen marine and the
grenade. While examining his comrade, he saw an enemy soldier
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Autry, Orvon G
Autry, Gene
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Baca, Jose N
Bachus, Spencer T, III
Bader, Arthur E
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Badham, Robert E
Badham, Robert E
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aiming at the unconscious man. Austin threw himself in front of the
marine and was mortally wounded.
Actor, singer, and owner of the California Angels baseball team. His
films of the 1930's and 40's defined B-Western films. He wrote over
200 songs, including: "Back in the Saddle Again" and "Rudolph the
Red-nosed Reindeer."
Baca, Joe California Representative 1999Alabama Representative 1993November 30, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Body returned/ recovered
March 26, 1989.
California Representative 1977-89
California Representative 1977-89
Actor best known for his role as Jethro Bodine in The Beverly
Hillbillies. In 2003, Baer began a project in Carson City--a Beverly
Hillbillies themed hotel and casino called Jethro's Beverly Hillbillies
Mansion & Casino.
Kentucky Representative 1993-99
Florida Representative 1973-83
Postmaster General 1975-78
Postmaster General 1975-78
Pennsylvania Representative 1979-83
Prominent, and sometimes, controversial lawyer, served as defense
lawyer in the Sam Sheppard re-trial, court martial of Captain Ernest
Medina, and the O.J. Simpson trial.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Henderson Field,
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands on September 12, 1942. Bailey and
his company were ordered to hold against a Japanese force 2,000
strong on a ridge overlooking Henderson Field. Despite a head
wound, he led his men in hand-to-hand combat for ten hours until the
line was restored and the Field safe. He was killed a few weeks later
at Matanikau River, Guadalcanal.
March 23, 1961 taken as POW in Laos. Returned August 15, 1962
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Director of WAC 1971-75
May 6, 1968- March 5, 1973 POW. Returnee - Vietnam
Department of Transportation 1969-71. Recipient of award for
outstanding achievement in the Government 1971. Under Secretary
Department of Health and Human Services.
Tennessee Representative 1971-75
Cartoonist for Yank The Army Weekly 1942-45. Author of the comic
strip "Sad Sack"
Execution. Hanged for rape at Leyte Island, Philippines
Tennessee Senator 1967-85. Ambassador to Japan 2001. Received
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1984
Tennessee Senator 1967-85. Ambassador to Japan 2001. Received
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1984
Secretary of the Treasury 1985-88. Secretary of State 1989-92.
Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991.
Secretary of the Treasury 1985-88. Secretary of State 1989-92.
Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991.
Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio 1912-15; Secretary of War 1916-21;
candidate for Democratic nomination for President 1932
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Saipan,
Mariana Islands from June 19 to July 7, 1944. On July 7, the
perimeter of which he was a part was attacked on three sides by a
large Japanese force. Baker was injured early on, but insisted on
staying and fighting, which he did until he ran out of ammunition and
his gun was battered from hand-to-hand combat. A comrade carried
him some 50 yards before being wounded himself. He was last seen
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alive propped up against a tree calmly facing the foe. His body was
found in the same position with 8 dead Japanese soldiers lying dead
before him.
WWII Medal of Honor recipient for actions near Viareggio, Italy on
April 5-6, 1945. Baker was instrumental in destroying enemy
installations, personnel, and equipment during the his company's
attack on the entrenched enemy position. He was awarded with seven
other African American soldiers by President Clinton in 1997.
California Representative 1993-97
Execution. Hanged for murder in France. ETO
North Carolina Representative 1986-
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Banks, J.B.
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Founder of the Green Berets. WWII, at age 40, he was considered too
old for combat and was assigned as Captain to the Office of Strategic
Services, Special Operations branch. After the war, he convinced the
Army to create a unit with the same duties as the disbanded OSS. He
hand-picked and trained the first members himself. His request for
special berets was signed off on by President Kennedy. President
George Bush gave him a commendation in 2002.
Missouri state senator 1980
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Boxer. World Middleweight champion 1947-48. Best remembered for
3 championship bouts with Tone "Man of Steel" Zale within 21 months.
He and Zale were inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
in 1991. After he retired from boxing, he took up acting in films and
television shows.
Korean Medal of Honor Recipient for his actions at the Chosin
Reservoir area, Korea, on November 28 - December 2, 1950. Capt.
Barber and his unit were assigned to defend a 3-mile mountain pass
along the division's main supply line. They suffered a fierce attack and
relief was not able to reach them. Barber was ordered to fight his way
to relieving forces, but rather than loose their position or abandon his
many wounded who couldn't walk, he risked his command and held,
fighting 5 days and 6 nights until they were relieved. Barber himself
had been wounded early, but gave order from his stretcher. At the
end, only 82 of his original 220 men were able to walk away.
Korean Medal of Honor Recipient for his actions at the Chosin
Reservoir area, Korea, on November 28 - December 2, 1950. Capt.
Barber and his unit were assigned to defend a 3-mile mountain pass
along the division's main supply line. They suffered a fierce attack and
relief was not able to reach them. Barber was ordered to fight his way
to relieving forces, but rather than loose their position or abandon his
many wounded who couldn't walk, he risked his command and held,
fighting 5 days and 6 nights until they were relieved. Barber himself
had been wounded early, but gave order from his stretcher. At the
end, only 82 of his original 220 men were able to walk away.
WWII Medal of Honor for actions near Carano, Italy on May 23,1944.
He moved alone up the enemy flank, defeating 3 machinegun nest
single-handedly, capturing 17 Germans. Later that day, in retaliation
to an enemy counterattack, he took up an exposed position in the path
of 3 Mark VI tanks. With a bazooka, he disable one tank, then killed 3
of its crew. Though fatigued, he aided 2 seriously wounded men to
safely some 1,700 yards distant.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near Con
Thein, Vietnam on September 21, 1967. Barker's unit came under
fierce enemy fire, though wounded, he remained in the open firing
upon the numerically superior enemy force. He was wounded again,
this time his right hand, which prevented the use of his machine gun.
When a grenade landed in the midst of the surviving marines, he,
without hesitation, threw himself on it. His final act was to crawl to a
wounded comrade and administer first aid until he died.
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Television game show host of The Price is Right
Radio personality
Georgia Representative 1977-93
Maryland Representative 1979-87
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
12th Commandant USMC 1914-20. Graduated from the US Naval
Academy in 1881, the first class to provide officers to the MC
Mississippi Governor 1960-64
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Ky Phu in Quang Tin
Province, Vietnam on December 18, 1965. His company was
suddenly pinned down and separated from the rest of their battalion.
Barnum scouted the area and found the rifle company commander
near death and the radio operator killed. He tended the commander,
then took the radio and assumed command of the rifle company,
rallying the units into counterattack. His leadership enable the
evacuation of the wounded and dead and ultimately the final seizure of
the battalion's objective.
White House Staff. Assistant Secretary, Department of Labor
Assistant to the President
Assistant to the President
Actor, films include The Gay Sisters, Game of Death, Young at Heart,
The Hindenburg, The Elite Killer, and They shoot Horses, Don't They.
He shot and killed his fifth wife, Kim Schmidt after 3 weeks of marriage
then committed suicide.
Named Acting Administrator of GSA on March 4, 1996
WWII Medal of Honor recipient for actions near St. Laurent-sur-Mer,
France on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He and his unit were forced to wade
ashore through heavy enemy fire. Despite this, he returned to the
water repeatly to assist his floundering comrades. He also carried
dispatches along the beach, assisted the wounded, and calmed the
shocked.
Wyoming Representative 1943-50. Governor 1951-53, Senator 195359
South Carolina Representative 2003Nebraska Representative 1991-2001
Actor
Actor
West Virginia Governor 1961-65
Boxer. World Heavyweight champion 1937 to 1949 when he retired
the undefeated champion with 25 title defenses.
Twenty-seventh Commandant of the Marine Corps 1979-83.
College athletic coach who achieved fame in three sports; baseball,
football, and basketball at USC. Served as coach and training director
while in the Navy
Mayor of Washington D.C. 1979-91, 1995-99. Convicted in 1990 of
misdemeanor cocaine possession after being caught on videotape
smoking crack cocaine. Sentenced to six months in prison.
Child actor in classic films. Anna Karenina, Little Lord Fauntleroy,
Lloyd's of London, and Captains Courageous
Oklahoma Governor 1967-71, Senator 1973-79
Oklahoma Governor 1967-71, Senator 1973-79
Oklahoma Governor 1967-71, Senator 1973-79
Secretary to Alaska Territory 1939-44. Alaska Senator 1959-68
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Maryland Representative 1993 Boxer. World Welterweight champion 1955 & 1957, World
Middleweight champion, by defeating Sugar Ray Robinson in 1957.
Uncle of Billy Backus, welterweight champion in the 1970's. Member
of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Lunga
Ridge, Guadalcanal on October 25, 1942. Faced a Japanese attack in
the middle of the night. He stayed with his men, repairing guns and
changing barrels in near darkness while giving encouragement to his
men. When one section was overrun by enemy troops, he raced to
the breach and helped his men fire on the charging Japanese soldiers.
At least 38 dead Japanese were credited to him, many killed with his
Colt .45. Basilone was killed leading his squad off the beach on Iwo
Jima. Sgt. John Basilone Memorial Bridge in East Brunswick, New
Jersey as well as the USS Basilone were named in his honor. He was
the first enlisted marine to win the Medal of Honor and the only marine
to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross during
WWII.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Lunga
Ridge, Guadalcanal on October 25, 1942. Faced a Japanese attack in
the middle of the night. He stayed with his men, repairing guns and
changing barrels in near darkness while giving encouragement to his
men. When one section was overrun by enemy troops, he raced to
the breach and helped his men fire on the charging Japanese soldiers.
At least 38 dead Japanese were credited to him, many killed with his
Colt .45. Basilone was killed leading his squad off the beach on Iwo
Jima. Sgt. John Basilone Memorial Bridge in East Brunswick, New
Jersey as well as the USS Basilone were named in his honor. He was
the first enlisted marine to win the Medal of Honor and the only marine
to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross during
WWII.
Wife of Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. She sponsored the
USS Basilone
New Hampshire Representative 1955-63
Astronaut. Died with Elliot See when their plane crashed into a
building at Lambert Airport in St. Louis. Nicknamed Art
Virginia Lieutenant Governor 1981. Representative 1983-2000
California Representative 1983-91
Baseball player. Boston Red Sox 1947-51, St. Louis Browns 1951,
Detroit Tigers 1952-54, Chicago White Sox 1954, Cincinnati Redlegs
1955-56
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action in air above
Guadalcanal, May 10 to November 14, 1942. He lead and participated
in many air battles against enemy bombers, fighters and ships, at
times taking on entire squadrons solo. He was last seen about 100
miles off Guadalcanal after being forced to abandon his plane. He is
credited with shooting down 11 Japanese planes.
Former right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. He
played with the New York Yankees 1948-59 and Kansas City Athletics
1960-61. Bauer managed the Athletics 1961-62, 1969, and Baltimore
Orioles 1964-68.
November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered July 9, 1973
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Fighter Ace during Spanish Civil War and WWII. By the end of the
Spanish Civil War, he was credited with shooting down 4 planes
individually and one as a team effort. In 1941 he joined the "Flying
Tigers," but was denied a passport due to his Spanish combat. He
rejoined the Army and was assigned to China, where over the course
of the war, he would shoot down an estimated 7 more planes. He may
be the first American pilot credited with destroying aircraft of all three
Axis Powers.
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Peleliu
Island, Palau Group on September 15, 1944. He led the charge
against an enemy pillbox covering a vital section of the beach. While
firing his weapon, he observed an enemy grenade hurled in the midst
of his group. He threw himself on the explosive and was evacuated to
a hospital ship where he died from his wounds three days later.
Indiana Senator 1963-81
Rhode Island Representative 1975-81
Tennessee Representative 1973-83
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor awarded for actions at
Cadacan and Sohoton Rivers, Samar, Philippine Islands on November
17, 1901. He made a surprise attack on enemy positions, capturing
weapons, supplies and killing 30. He then led his men up cliffs via
bamboo ladders to the height of 200 feet. He and his men proceeded
across the river, scaling the cliffs on the opposite side and taking the
enemy position there.
Military Government Officer for SCAP during Occupation of Japan.
Actor, producer, screenwriter, and director. Brother to Shirley
MacLaine. Some of his films include Splendor in the Grass, Bonnie
and Clyde, Bugsy and Bulworth.
Recalled to AD in 1955 to be Director of Civil Air Patrol
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Actor. Works include: Bride of the Monster, War of the Colossal
Beast, The Rebel, and The Great Sex War
Iowa Representative 1975-87
One of over 400 Native American soldiers during WWII who
transmitted secret messages over radio and telephone using codes
based on native languages.
Actor, won Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Sweet Bird of
Youth. Father of Ed Begley Jr.
Oklahoma Representative 1951-73. Named to Oklahoma Hall of
Fame.
Ambassador to Cyprus 1964-69; Peru 1969-74.
Ambassador to Cyprus 1964-69; Peru 1969-74.
Bell Oil Company president 1947-59. California Representative 196177.
Attorney General during Carter administration, 1977
On the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, he commanded
Patron 1 and sent the famous message "…Air Raid Pearl Harbor; This
is NO DRILL!"
Television producer and scriptwriter. Some of his shows include
Magnum, P.I., Airwolf, Quantum Leap, JAG, NCIS, Black Sheep
Squadron, and the original Battlestar Galactica.
Oklahoma Governor 1963-67, 1987-91. Senator 1969-81
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions west of Loc Ninh on May
2, 1968. A 12-man Special Forces Reconnaissance Team was
inserted into the jungle with orders to gather intelligence about enemy
activity. The team fell under heavy enemy fire and requested
extraction. Three helicopters attempted a rescue, but were turned
back by intense enemy fire. Benavidez was monitoring the operation
via radio when the helicopters returned to base. He voluntarily
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Benjamin, Adam, Jr
Bennerman, Sidney, Jr
Bennett, Charles E
Bennett, Douglas P
Bennett, Floyd
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boarded an aircraft to assist another extraction attempt. He ordered
the aircraft to a clearing, then jumped out and ran about 75 meters
under enemy fire to aid the trapped team. On his way he was shot in
his face, head, and right leg. Despite his wounds, he carried or
dragged half of the wounded crew to the aircraft while providing
protective fire for the aircraft. He then ran to the dead team leader and
gathered the body as well as all the classified documents the leader
had. He was at this time shot in the abdomen and hit with grenade
fragments in his back. The helicopter crashed when the pilot was
killed and Benavidez aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft
and positioned them in a defensive perimeter. He moved among
them, providing water, ammunition, first aid and the will to live. He
directed air strikes to suppress enemy fire and allow for another
extraction attempt. Once again, he was shot in the leg. Despite all of
his wounds he helped load his comrades into the second helicopter.
He was wounded a few more times and killed at least three enemy
soldiers who tried to attack his team and the helicopter. His actions
ensured the collection of all classified material as well as saving the
lives of at least eight men.
Coast Guard Commandant
Ohio Representative 1939-49, 1951-54. Senator 1954-57
Commanded Japanese-American evacuation from West Coast of US
under General DeWitt.
Singer specializing in jazz, standard, and popular music.
Indiana Representative 1977-82
Indiana Representative 1977-82
Indiana Representative 1977-82
Execution. Shot for rape and murdering two people in France. ETO
Florida Representative 1949-93
Special Assistant to the President
Aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on their attempt to reach the North
Pole in 1926. He developed pneumonia from a crash in 1927 which
proved fatal.
Mayor of Prairie Village, Kansas 1957-65. Kansas Governor 1975-79
Utah Senator 1951-73, 1974-75
Secretary to Chief of Staff. Major General Service in Vietnam with
America Division
Admiral. Superintendent of Naval Academy 1907-08. First Chief of
Naval Operations 1915-19, as well as chief during WWI.
Texas Representative 1948-55. Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance
Company president. Senator 1971-93. Candidate for Vice President
of United States 1988. Secretary of the Treasury 1993-94.
Father of Lloyd M Bentson Jr.
Baseball player. St. Louis Browns 1939-47, Cleveland Indians 194850, Pittsburgh Pirates 1950, St. Louis Browns 1951, Cleveland Indians
1952, Pittsburg Pirates 1952
Nebraska Representative 1979-2004
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
WWI draft dodger, race car driver, and pilot.
Cartoonist for Yank and war reporter "Private Berger Abroad" Created
the term and comic "GI Joe"
US National Security Advisor to President Clinton 1997-2001
Adjutant General III Corps 1940-42. Chief of Staff Chinese Training
and Combat Command, China 1942-45. Adjutant General US Army
1951-54.
Serial killer of the 1970's in New York who killed six and wounded
several other people. Berkowitz claimed that his neighbor Sam Carr
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was a high demon who sent his evil Labrador Retriever to command
Berkowitz to kill.
Composer and lyricist (songwriter). Wrote over 3,000 songs including:
"God Bless America", "White Christmas", There's No Business Like
Show Business", "Blue Skies", "Easter Parade", "Puttin' on the Ritz",
and "Supper Time"
Comedian, writer, teacher, and actor. Winner of first non-music
Grammy 1959. Part of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Friends, King of
Queens, and Meet the Fockers
Comedian, writer, teacher, and actor. Winner of first non-music
Grammy 1959. Part of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Friends, King of
Queens, and Meet the Fockers
Coast Guard Commandant 1911-1919
Radar Countermeasure Officer aboard the Enola Gay when it dropped
the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima August 6, 1945
Actor who played "Superman" in the 1950's television show. His
mother had lied about his birth date (April 5 instead of January 5) so
that it would be 9 months after her marriage. It is disputed whether he
died from suicide or murder.
Four Star General
First Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, 1943
CEO of Continental Airlines 1994-2004
Alabama Representative 1967-97
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Arloncourt, Belgium on
January 15, 1945. Beyer was a tank-destroyer gunner in his platoon,
when they were held up by enemy troops dug in along a ridge. He
fired upon one machinegun position with his 76mm gun, then charged
the position on foot. He killed one and captured two before moving
onto the next position. Ultimately he helped clear a quarter of a mile
dug in German forces, destroying 2 machinegun positions, killing 8
enemy, and capturing 18 prisoners.
Ambassador to Uganda
Ambassador to Uganda
Eleventh Commandant of the Marine Corps 1911-1914
Ambassador to Papua New Guinea 1986-89, Solomon Islands 198689, Vanuatu 1987-89
January 16, 1968 taken as POW- South Vietnam. Remains
returned/recovered April 27, 1989
Florida Representative 1983Commandant 1924-1932 Blueprints of Memorial (tombstone) in
Arlington including three bids for the job. Middle name Chamberlayne
Naval Aviator #6. Died when he fell out of his plane into Chesapeake
Bay
New Mexico Senator 1983New York Representative 1965-83
Ambassador to Honduras 1980-81
Ambassador to Honduras 1980-81
Christian missionary in China prior to the outbreak of WWII. He went
underground when the Japanese ordered the arrest of all American
missionaries in China in 1941. April of 1942, he lead the Doolittle
raiders out of China, then asked for an assignment to help fight the
war. He was sent to Gen. Chennault who had him gather intelligence
and aid downed pilots. 90% of American pilots shot down were
rescued by Birch's group. At the end of the war, he was ordered to
accept the surrender of a Japanese airfield, but it was in the hands of
Communist Chinese who captured and executed him. Though the
John Birch Society is an ultra-conservative, anti-communist group;
Birch was not- he was pro-Chinese and Christian and anti-Japanese.
Officer in charge of Joint Body Bearer Team during the State funeral of
President John F. Kennedy, November 22-25, 1963
Member of OSS in China 1945 - worked with teams of Humanitarian
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Comedian, wrote much of the material for the Rat Pack. Appeared on
many television shows including one of his own as well as movies.
#96 on Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All
Time.
Georgia Representative 1993TV Actor, My Favorite Martian; Incredible Hulk
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Altavilla, Italy on
September 13, 1943. While attacking a German position, his platoon
got pinned down by heavy machinegun and rifle fire. He took three
grenades and proceeded to crawl, under enemy fire, to get within
range of two machinegun nest and one mortar position, using his
grenades to clear the enemy held positions and allowing his platoon to
take its objective.
Alabama Senator 1927-37. Justice of US Supreme Court 1937-71
Baseball player. Brooklyn Dodgers 1952-55, Cincinnati Redlegs 195556, Washington Senators 1957
Georgia Representative 1967-75
Georgia Representative 1967-75
Baseball player. Cincinnati Reds 1942-52, New York Yankees 195253, Kansas City Athletics 1955
President of Local 1332, International Longshoremen's Association.
Pennsylvania Representative 1991-95
Surfer and actor
Blassie was shot down in South Vietnam and buried in Arlington
National Cemetery's Tomb of The Unknowns as an unidentified soldier
of the Vietnam War. His family petitioned for DNA testing to identify
him. With a positive ID, he was reburied at Jefferson Barracks
National Cemetery, July 11, 1998.
Minnesota Representative 1947-75
Representative for Guam, M.I.
August 16, 1968 POW. Remains returned/ recovered June 10, 1969 South Vietnam
Mayor of Richmond, Virginia 1970-77. Virginia Representative 19812001
Science Fiction Author. Works include: Spock Must Die!, A Life for
the Stars, Earthman come Home, Mission to the Heart Stars, and
Welcome to Mars!
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
One of six men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima that was captured in
the famous photograph on February 23, 1945. Block was KIA
Actor best known for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the TV series
Bonanza 1959-72.
Ambassador to Ecuador 1976-78. Portugal 1978-82
Ambassador to Ecuador 1976-78. Portugal 1978-82
Postmaster General 1969-71; Candidate for US Senator from
Alabama 1972.
Chief of Bureau of Navigation1916-1919
Astronaut and first African American in space, 1983. Participated in
four flights of Space Shuttle between 1983 and 1992.
Bill Clinton's biological father. He died in an auto accident on his was
home to visit his 5 month pregnant wife
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on March
30, 1967. His company was establishing night ambush sites when
they were attacked by heavy fire. Bobo organized defense, giving
encouragement to the outnumbered marines, then organized a new
rocket launcher group directing the fire into enemy machine gun
positions. When a mortar round severed his right leg below the knee,
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he refused evacuation, using a web belt as a tourniquet and ramming
his leg in the dirt to contain the bleeding, he continued to fire on the
enemy attempting to overrun their position. He was mortally wounded,
but his troop was able to repulse the enemy.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on March
30, 1967. His company was establishing night ambush sites when
they were attacked by heavy fire. Bobo organized defense, giving
encouragement to the outnumbered marines, then organized a new
rocket launcher group directing the fire into enemy machine gun
positions. When a mortar round severed his right leg below the knee,
he refused evacuation, using a web belt as a tourniquet and ramming
his leg in the dirt to contain the bleeding, he continued to fire on the
enemy attempting to overrun their position. He was mortally wounded,
but his troop was able to repulse the enemy.
Scientist with the group who dropped the bomb on Nagasaki in 1945.
Though he usually piloted the Bockscar, the plane that actually
dropped the bomb, for that mission he was on The Great Artiste, a
swap occurring just prior to the raid.
New York Representative 1983-2003
Ambassador to Cyprus 1984-87, Oman 1989-92
Ohio Representative 1991Journalist. Was Anna Eleanor Roosevelt's second husband 1936-49.
March 18, 1971 POW. Remains returned/ recovered January 13,
1990. Laos
Movie actor, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen,
and To Have and Have Not are among his films
Musician. Part of the Kay Kyser Band
Execution. Hanged for the rape of an officer's wife, assault, and theft
in Louisiana.
Massachusetts Representative 1953-89. Sponsor of amendments that
outlawed U.S. aid to the Nicaraguan "contra" rebels in the 1980's.
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
Missouri Representative 1949-83
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near the Mark River in
Holland on November 2, 1944. Though wounded, he led a bazooka
team against two machine gun nests, knocking both as well as a 88mm artillery piece out.
Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration 1977-81
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Lang Sau on May
24, 1969. His platoon discovered an enemy base camp and he
organized his men into combat teams, quickly destroying 4 enemy
occupied bunkers. He then raced 200 meters to assist another
platoon that had begun to falter. After assisting them, he returned to
his own troop with needed munitions. 4 more enemy bunkers and a
machine gun were destroyed. Though wounded by a grenade, he
refused treatment and neutralized 2 more enemy bunkers. He was
responsible for the destruction of 10 enemy bunkers, a large number
of enemy troops including 2 enemy commanders.
Major General during WWII
Special Assistant and Military Attache to Ambassador W. Averell
Harriman, Director, ECA
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for his actions in the Pacific Theater
during the war. In a P-38 Lightning he achieved 40 aerial victories.
He died test piloting a prototype of the Lockheed F-80 which he
ejected from, but at too low an altitude to survive. Rickenbacker, the
WWI Ace of Aces wrote often to Bong during his career and later
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participated in unveiling the Richard Bong Memorial.
Killed in the Korea Demilitarized Zone while with a group attempting to
trim a row of poplar trees that were obstructing the line of sight
between checkpoints. Bonifas and Barrett were killed when a North
Korea patrol attacked their group with blunt weapons (pipes and ax
handles) The incident was captured on film by a Corporal in nearby
three-story pagoda. On August 21, Operation Paul Bunyan was
carried out- cutting down the tree. The troops responsible were
backed up by 200 US infantrymen, a fleet of 27 Huey and Cobra
helicopters, B-52 bombers escorted by American and Korean fighters,
and a fleet of F-111 fighter-bombers ready on the runway of Osan Air
Base. 150 North Korean troops responded, but kept their distance.
Texas Representative 1993Texas Representative 1993Michigan Representative 1977-2003
Washington Representative 1975-89
WWII Medal of Honor award posthumously for actions at Tarawa in
the Gilbert Islands November 20 to 22, 1943. 1st Lt Bonnyman led his
men over the three days of battle, organizing assault after assault,
placing himself constantly at risk. He worked to bring down a
bombproof installation that was holding out against the US assault.
With well placed charges, over 100 enemy troops were flushed out
and killed. A Japanese force charged his position shortly after,
mortally wounding him.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 1992-94
Charged with espionage in 1998 for selling secrets to Russians, both
as Army NCO and as civilian employee of NSA
Vice Admiral; Fleet medical officer in the 3rd Fleet under Halsey.
Physician to Presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover.
TV Actor, character "Paladin" in Have Gun, Will Travel
Admiral. Chief of Naval Operations 1994-96. Committed suicide over
a controversy regarding Newsweek's inquiry that the Combat V
decorations he wore were earned or not. Admiral Zumwalt later stated
that he, personally, had authorized Boorda to wear them
Member of secret reconnaissance team working under OSS to swim
into enemy held areas in Burma.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Tarawa,
Gilbert Islands on November 20, 1943. Bordelon was part of an
assault engineer platoon, only four of which survived the initial landing
of their tractor on the coast. He quickly placed charges and disabled 2
enemy pillboxes. While assaulting a third position, he was hit by
machine gun fire and a charge exploded in his hand. Out of charges,
he secured a rifle and covered men scaling the seawall. When he
heard one of his men calling for help from the water, he ran to his aid,
pulling him and another who had been wounded to safely. He was
killed when he attempted to take out a fourth Japanese position.
Rhodes scholar. Oklahoma Governor 1975-79. Senator 1979-94.
President of University of Oklahoma
Actor noted for From here to Eternity, Marty, McHale's Navy, Airwolf,
The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, Escape from New York,
All Quiet on the Western Front, as well as many others.
Only one of five brothers to serve in WWII and survive. Story similar
to that portrayed in Saving Private Ryan, but Boyd was stationed at
Camp Lejeune and never saw combat action.
One of five brothers, four were killed while in military service during
WWII, the remaining, living brother was sent home. Clyde was killed
at Guadalcanal while clearing debris, a tree fell on him.
One of five brothers, four were killed while in military service during
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medic killed in Italy while carrying a wounded comrade to safety.
One of five brothers, four were killed while in military service during
WWII, the remaining, living brother was sent home. Rolon died from
wounds suffered in an Army Air Force bombing raid over Germany.
One of five brothers, four were killed while in military service during
WWII, the remaining, living brother was sent home. Rulon was
reported missing two months after the Storming of France on D-Day.
Judge of US Court of Appeals for DC Circuit 1982-88. US Solicitor
General 1973-77. Acting US Attorney General 1973-74. Nominated
for Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court 1987, but was rejected
by the Senate.
Minnesota Senator 1979-91
Ambassador to Bangladesh 1974-76, Guatemala 1976-79
Ambassador to Bangladesh 1974-76, Guatemala 1976-79
Participated in the John F. Kennedy autopsy at Bethesda Naval
Hospital
Iowa Representative 1997First to hold the position of Director of the National Drug Control Policy
1977. Special Assistant to the President for Health Issues.
Arizona
Mississippi Representative 1973-83
Head of Navy R & D (Naval Research Laboratory) during WWII; chiefly
responsible for Navy contribution to Atomic research and development
of the first atomic bombs.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy 1967-71
Ambassador to Upper Volta 1978-80, Colombia 1980
2nd Director of WAC (Women's Army Corps) 1945-47
Florida Representative 1997Fighter pilot and military strategist whose theories have been highly
influential in the military and business. He earned his nickname at the
USAF Aerial Gunnery school at Nellis AFB because he had a standing
challenge to all fighter pilots: he would best them in aerial combat in
40 seconds or less, or pay them $40. He never lost.
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. His record was used in the
exhibit "Winning the Peace"
WWII Medal of Honor awarded, believed at the time, posthumously for
actions in the Central Solomons area from September 12, 1943 to
January 3, 1944. Boyington led 24 fighters in an attempt to disrupt
Japanese shipping, devastate shore installations and enemy aerial
forces. His Medal of Honor citation credits him with 26 downed
Japanese planes, some report only 22. Boyington had served in the
Marines prior to the war, but resigned to join Chennault's "Flying
Tigers" in China. While there, he shot down 6 Japanese craft,
however, a difference of opinion caused him to leave the Tigers with a
dishonorable discharge. He re-enlisted in the Marine Corps after Pearl
Harbor with difficulty due to his reputation as a undisciplined brawler.
He was assigned a squadron of pilots who would become known as
the "Black Sheep" partly because they were scrapped together by
Boyington and didn't go through formal unit training in the US. They
gave him the name Pappy, due to his age and the way he looked after
them. His squadron shot down a confirmed 97 Japanese aircraft, 35
probable, 50 damaged, 21 destroyed on the ground. Pappy was shot
down and thought dead, hence his Medal of Honor being awarded at
the time "posthumously." He spent 20 months in a POW camp. In the
1970's, he sold his story to NBC who created the TV show The Black
Sheep Squadron.
Alabama Representative 1935-63
Rhodes scholar. Indiana Representative 1959-81
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Vice president of the Washington Post. Oversaw the publication of
stories documenting the Watergate Scandal.
One of the six who raised the flag on Iwo Jima.
Five star General. During WWII he commanded the Twelfth Army
Group (later called the Central Army Group) the largest fighting force
ever amassed under an American Flag. It numbered 40 divisions and
over 1,000,000 men. He served 69 years on active duty. Chief of
Staff for the Army 1948-49
Nations most highly decorated female veteran. Served as a nurse and
was captured and interned at Camp Santo Tomas, Philippines, where
she was known as "Angel in Fatigues"
Rhodes scholar. New Jersey Senator 1979-97. Won gold medal at
the 1964 Olympic Games as part of the US basketball team.
Professional basketball player for the New York Knicks 1967-77.
First African American US Marine Corps Officer, November 10,1945.
The Marine Officers Candidate School at Quantico, Virginia was
named for him.
May 6, 1968- March 16, 1973 POW. Returnee -South Vietnam
Actor known for roles in: The Birdman of Alcatraz, Stalag 17, Laredo,
Return from the Sea, and D.O.A. He is sometimes credited as the
fourth most decorated soldier in WWII.
Astronaut. Took part in the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, the meeting in
space between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts on July
15, 1975. Inducted into the US Astronauts Hall of Fame 1997.
February 7, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973
March 18, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
January 13, 1990.
One of a crew of nine shot down by Soviet fighter about 30 miles
inside Soviet airspace near Yerevan, Armenia. Five parachuted from
the craft, 4 crashed, all survived and were picked up by Sovietsreleased July 7, 1958. The US admitted intrusion, claiming
navigational error, and expressed regret.
First African-American to become a US Navy diver, early 1950's.
January 17, 1966, suffered an accident on duty that took one of his
legs. First amputee to be certified as a diver April 1968. Portrayed in
the movie Men of Honor by Cuba Gooding, Jr
First US female involved in combat as an MP in Panama during
Operation Just Cause 1989.
Baseball player. Cardinals pitcher 1943-54
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Peacetime Medal of Honor awarded for action at Limon Bay, Canal
Zone, Panama October 28, 1923. Breault was serving about the US
submarine 0-5 when it collided with the steamship Abangarez and
sank in less than a minute. Instead of jumping overboard, he returned
tot he torpedo room to rescue a trapped shipmate, closing the hatch to
the torpedo room on them. They were rescued by a salvage party 31
hours later.
White House Staff. Special Assistant to the President for Public
Liaison
Assistant Secretary of War 1913-16. Vice President of Pacific
Hardware & Steel Co. 1916-17, President of Navy League of the
United States 1919-21, Member of the US Fencing Team during the
Olympics of 1920 and 1928, Founder of Anti-New Deal American
Liberty League
Cartoonist for Yank and war reporter "Private Breger Abroad" Created
the term and comic "GI Joe"
Producer, writer, director
Maine state attorney general 1975-78. Governor 1979-87.
Representative 1987-91
Superior court judge in New Jersey 1949-52. Associate justice of New
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Jersey sate supreme court 1952-56. Justice of US Supreme Court
1956-90. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pioneer in military aviation. Commanded First Allied Airborne Army in
"Operation Market Garden" in 1944.
Army Air Force general during WWII. Deputy commander of the major
Allied command in South East Asia, the American-British-DutchAustralian Command.
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Early Marine Aviator
Ambassador to the Great Britain 1977-81
Ambassador to the Great Britain 1977-81
Ambassador to Ecuador 1973-76
Ambassador to Ecuador 1973-76
Judge of US Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit, 1980-94. Justice US
Supreme Court 1994New Hampshire Governor 1935-37, Senator 1937-61
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and My Name is Earl
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Ambassador to Somalia 1984-86. Department of the Treasury 1-7778. Arms Control and Disarmament 1966-71.
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Germany on November
of 1944. He rescued several men from a burning tank destroyer, fired
a machine gun with such accuracy that 55 Germans surrendered, and
again left a position of cover in order to rescue wounded comrades.
Hockey player
Television Personality/Newscaster. Won the George Foster Peabody
Award for his report on the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on
Pearl Harbor. He won two more Peabody awards, 10 Emmy Awards,
and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Georgia Representative 1967-83
Execution. Hanged for rape in England. Shepton Mallot ETO
Professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics 1947-49,
playing in the 1949 All Star Game. During WWII, his patrol was hit by
a mortar shell and Lou was left for dead. He was found by a grave
registration team and rushed to a field hospital where he is reportedly
the first person to be given penicillin. He had to have a metal plate put
in his leg.
One of 100 crew killed when the USS Reuben James was torpedoed
by the German submarine U-552 near Iceland. The James was part of
a convoy escorting war materials to the United Kingdom.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions north of Mignano, Italy on
November 10, 1943. Inspired and led a handful of his men in repelling
a German counterattack against his company. During the fight, Britt's
canteen and field glasses were shattered, he, himself was shot in the
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side, chest, face and his hands received multiple grenade wounds. He
refused medical attention and personally killed 5, wounded countless
others, fired 5 clips of carbine, unknown amount of MI rifle
ammunition, and threw 32 grenades. He played football for the
University of Arkansas and the Detroit Lions before the war. First
Republican lieutenant governor in Arkansas since Reconstruction
1967-70.
Ambassador to Barbados 1974-77, Grenada 1974. Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development 197174
Ambassador to Barbados 1974-77, Grenada 1974. Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development 197174
Tennessee Representative 1963-71, Senator 1971-77. Chairman of
Republican National Committee 1977-81. U.S. Trade Representative
1981-85. Secretary of Labor 1985-87
Tennessee Representative 1963-71, Senator 1971-77. Chairman of
Republican National Committee 1977-81. U.S. Trade Representative
1981-85. Secretary of Labor 1985-87
Texas Representative 1953-95
Texas Representative 1953-95
Writer, director, and producer. Works include: Splinters, The Brick
Foxhole, Key Largo, Brute Force, Blackboard Jungle, Cat on a Hot Tin
Roof, and In Cold Blood.
Michigan Representative 1957-93
US District Attorney for Colorado 1959-61. Colorado Representative
1963-65, 1967-75
Prominent environmentalist and founder of Sierra Club Foundation,
the John Muir Institute for Environmental Studies, Friends of the Earth,
League of Conservation Voters, Earth Island Institute, North Cascades
Conservation Council, and Fate of the Earth Conferences.
Ohio Representative 1965-83
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Mayor of Monterey Park, California 1954-58. California
Representative 1963-71, 1973-99
Colorado Representative 1981-91. Senator 1991-97. President of
University of Northern Colorado 1998-2002.
Air Force Chief of Staff 1973-74. Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff 197478
US Secretary of Veterans Affairs 1993-97. Arm was partially
paralyzed as a result of a combat injury in Vietnam 1965.
First African American pilot in the US Navy as well as the first black
naval officer to lose his life in combat during the Korean War. On
December 4, 1950, Brown's craft was struck by enemy fire and he was
forced to crash-land it. His squadron mate, Hudner crash-landed
beside him and attempted to aid Brown. He and later Ward (from a
rescue helicopter) were unable to free him. The helicopter was
unequipped to fly at night and Hudner and Ward were forced to depart,
leaving Brown pinned in his plane. Weather prevented a return to the
site until December 7th at which time a fly over revealed Brown's
stripped body, evidence of Koreans having been to the site. They
dropped napalm on both planes.
One of the last living WWI veterans
Compiler of USMC "The Marine's Handbook" the mainstay of enlisted
instruction from 1934 through WWII.
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. One of those identified by Philadelphia Tribune investigative
reporter as involved in the Van Dorn Incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
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Chairman of Democratic National Committee 1989-93. US Secretary
of Commerce 1993-96. Killed in a plane crash during a storm in
Croatia.
The first African American to complete a Naval Academy education.
Ambassador to Thailand 1985, Israel 1988Virginia Representative 1953-75
Lt. General WWII. Commanding General Tank Destroyer Command
1942-43. Commanding General 77th Division, Guam-PhilippinesOkinawa 1943-46. Commanding General 7th Division 1946-47.
Deputy Commanding General 4th Army 1947-51. Commandant
Armed Forces Staff College 1951-54
US Vice Consul in Rome 1926; Ambassador to France 1949-52,
Germany 1957-59, Great Britain 1961-69, US Liaison to China 197374. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976.
Michigan state attorney general 1928-30. Governor of Michigan 193132. US Secretary of the Army.
Member of team serving with the French Resistance in France. Took
part in a parachute drop into the Department of Savoie on 8/1/1944.
Served under Major Peter Ortiz
Nevada state attorney general 1979-83. Governor 1983-89. Senator
1989-2001
University of Alabama Football Coach
Court-martialed in England with William Forester for killing a black
soldier. Sentence was life imprisonment.
Alabama Representative 1965-81.
Alabama Representative 1965-81.
One of the last living WWI veterans
Captain of the USS Pueblo which was captured in January 1968 when
it came under attack by North Korean forces even though the Pueblo
was in International waters. Bucher and his crew were held as POWs
for 11 months until the US issued an apology.
Captain of the USS Pueblo which was captured in January 1968 when
it came under attack by North Korean forces even though the Pueblo
was in International waters. Bucher and his crew were held as POWs
for 11 months until the US issued an apology.
Actor in both American and European films. Among his films are: The
Great Escape, The Dirty Dozen, The Magnificent Seven, and Once
Upon a Time in the West..
Humorist known for his long-running column in The Washington Post.
The column concentrates on political satire and commentary.
Governor of Delaware 1929-37, Senator 1943-49
Sportscaster best known for announcing the St Louis Cardinals.
Received the Ford C Frick Award from the Baseball Hall of Fame
1987. Has a star on the St Louis Walk of Fame.
One of the last living WWI veterans
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor awarded for actions with the
8th Army Corps on March 25, 27, 29, and April 4, 1899.
New York Senator 1971-77. Judge of US Court of Appeals for D.C.
Circuit 1985-96
Highest ranking army officer killed in WWII, Okinawa.
Ambassador to Lebanon 1970.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for various actions in Philippine water
from December 7, 1941 to April 10, 1942. During this time period, he
and his squadron, destroyed a number of Japanese plane, surface
combatant and merchant ships, dispersing landing parties and landbased enemy forces. On March 11, 1942, he rescued Gen.
MacArthur, his staff and family from Manila.
First Ambassador to USSR 1933-36. France 1936-40. In 1914 he
witnessed the first air raid on Paris by the Germans with the beginning
of WWII. In 1940, he again witnessed air raids in Paris by the
Germans with the beginning of WWII.
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North Carolina Representative 1921-29, 1931-50
Film and Television actor known for roles in: Maverick, The Rockford
Files, The Great Escape, and My Fellow Americans.
Arkansas Governor 1971-75. Senator 1975-99
Arkansas Governor 1971-75. Senator 1975-99
Special Assistant for National Security Affairs to Presidents Kennedy
and Johnson 1961-66
North Dakota Lieutenant Governor 1911-12. Representative 1935-45,
1949-59
California Representative 1973-83
Commander of Destroyers during WWII. Burke received his nickname
when he sent a message stating he was proceeding into battle at 31
knots, one knot faster than his squadron's top speed. The Navy
Destroyer Class, Arleigh Burke Class is named for him.
Florida Representative 1967-79. Arrested in 1978 for being drunk and
disruptive in the parking lot of a strip club; pleaded guilty to public
drunkenness, disorderly conduct and witness tampering.
Massachusetts Representative 1959-79
Ambassador to Guyana 1977-79
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Southern Quang Nam
Province Republic of Vietnam on May 17, 1968. When his unit fell
under heavy enemy fire, neither able to advance or evacuate
wounded, Burke moved forward, attacking multiple enemy positions
until he fell, mortally wounded
Vietnam war "hero" debunker. Has exposed many fake heroes. Coauthor of Stolen Valor
Texas Representative 1947-79
Texas Representative 1947-79
Missouri Representative 1969-81
Blues singer/performer. Songs include: Evil, Smokestack Lightnin',
The Red Rooster, and Spoonful.
Montana Senator 1989Execution. Hanged for rape in Italy. MTO
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder committed December 11,
1948 in Guam, Marianas Islands.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Buna, New Guinea on
December 24, 1942. Burr saw an enemy grenade fall near his
commander and smothered the blast with his body.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Dorrmoschel,
Germany on March 19, 1945. When the tank he was in was struck by
an enemy rocket, the crew was forced to abandon the vehicle. Burr
jumped into the driver's seat and continue the mission of
reconnaissance. Upon rounding a corner, he came face to face with a
fully crewed anti-tank gun. With no crew to fire the tank's weapons,
Burr picked up speed and charged the gun, causing its crew to scatter
in confusion. The gun was destroyed as Burr ran over it. He also
overturned an enemy truck before returning to his crew.
Rapper during the late 1980's early 1990's. Songs include U Can't
Touch This and Feel My Power.
California Representative 1964-83.
California Representative 1964-83.
Indiana Representative 1983-2003
Member of Ohio state house of representatives 1929; Mayor of
Cleveland, Ohio 1931-32, 1935-40; Senator 1941-45; Justice of
Supreme Court 1945-58, Senior Status 1958-64.
Author of The Pentagon Wars: Reformers Challenge the Old Guard.
Well known member of the military "Reform Movement" started by
Col. John R Boyd. Famous for demanding valid "live-fire" tests of The
Bradley Fighting Vehicle
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Utah Representative 1963-71
Illinois Representative 1943-45, 1947-49, 1951-55
Beer Brewing Executive. Chairman of the Board Anheuser-Busch Inc.
beginning 1946.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Texas Representative 1967-71; US Representative to United Nations
1971-73; US Liaison to China 1974-75; CIA 1976-77; Vice President
1981-89; President 1989-93
Texas Representative 1967-71; US Representative to United Nations
1971-73; US Liaison to China 1974-75; CIA 1976-77; Vice President
1981-89; President 1989-93
Texas Governor 1995-2000. President of US 2001- . Son of George
H. Bush
Connecticut Senator 1952-63. Father of George H W Bush
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Mount Yaetake, Okinawa
on April 16,1945. While the marines were attempting to take the
mountain, an enemy grenade landed amidst them. Bush picked it up
and held it to him, loosing several fingers, sight in one eye, and being
severely wounded, but surviving. In a 1990 interview, he stated, "I
didn't earn this alone. It belongs to them (his fellow marines) too."
Texas Representative 1985-93. Convicted in 1993 on racketeering
and bribery charges and sentenced to prison.
Virginia Representative 1972-83
Virginia Representative 1972-83
Dual Medal of Honor recipient. The first for actions at Vera Cruz April
22, 1914. The second for actions at Fort Riviere, Haiti November 17,
1915, where he led the 15th Company against Caco bandits.
Deputy assistant to Richard Nixon 1969-73. Administrator of Federal
Aviation Administration 1972-75. He was not part of the Watergate
cover-up, but did, when asked about it directly, tell the Senate
committee about the White House tapes.
Deputy assistant to Richard Nixon 1969-73. Administrator of Federal
Aviation Administration 1972-75. He was not part of the Watergate
cover-up, but did, when asked about it directly, tell the Senate
committee about the White House tapes.
Butterfield, George Kenneth, Jr North Carolina Representative 2004Air Force pilot who disappeared with his A-10 warplane during a
training exercise in Arizona. After an extensive search, he and his
plane were found crashed in Colorado (Gold Dust Peak), in what
appeared to be suicide.
Brigadier General
South Carolina Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National
Convention from South Carolina 1948
Virginia Senator 1965-83
Virginia Senator 1965-83
Began the 1,500 mile North Pole flight with co-pilot Floyd Bennett on
May 9, 1926, for which they were both awarded the Medal of Honor.
Attempted a Trans-Atlantic flight June 1927, but was forced to crash
land after 42 hours of flight. In 1928, he established Little America, a
base in Antarctica and planned to fly over the South Pole, but Byrd
became grieved at the death of Bennett. On a visit to Bennett's grave,
Byrd took a stone from the grave. When he flew over the South Pole
on November 29, 1929, he tied an American flag to the stone and
dropped it from the plane in a final tribute to Bennett.
Began the 1,500 mile North Pole flight with co-pilot Floyd Bennett on
May 9, 1926, for which they were both awarded the Medal of Honor.
Attempted a Trans-Atlantic flight June 1927, but was forced to crash
land after 42 hours of flight. In 1928, he established Little America, a
base in Antarctica and planned to fly over the South Pole, but Byrd
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became grieved at the death of Bennett. On a visit to Bennett's grave,
Byrd took a stone from the grave. When he flew over the South Pole
on November 29, 1929, he tied an American flag to the stone and
dropped it from the plane in a final tribute to Bennett.
Dismissed from service as Chief, Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives
Section in Berlin due to theft, looting, and black-market activities
Dismissed from service as Chief, Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives
Section in Berlin due to theft, looting, and black-market activities
Maryland Representative 1971-78
Deputy Director of CIA 1953-62
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Iwo Jima
on March 3, 1945. When he, his platoon sergeant, and platoon leader
were advancing against the enemy, they took shelter in a shell hole
where they conducted in a hand grenade battle with the enemy. When
one landed in the hole with them, Caddy threw himself on it, absorbing
the full impact.
Author and authority on aeronautics and aviation.
Florida Representative 1933-41, Governor 1945-49
Florida Representative 1933-41, Governor 1945-49
US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare 1977-79.
US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare 1977-79.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions aboard USS
San Francisco off Savo Island on night November 12-13, 1942. He
led his forces against a tactically superior enemy force, contributing to
the enemy rout.
Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1982. Representative 1985-2003
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Director of the Office of Personnel Management
Director of the Office of Personnel Management
Colorado Representative 1987-93, Senator 1993-
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Platoon leader in the First Battalion, 20th Infantry, America Division.
Court-martialed for and found guilty of the murder of Vietnamese
civilians at My Lai in March 1968. Other officers and enlisted men
were investigated and tried for their roles in the massacre, but found
not guilty.
November 24, 1963 taken as POW, Escaped and returned July 13,
1965. South Vietnam
Oklahoma Representative 1969-75.
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Ambassador to El Salvador 1974
Ambassador to El Salvador 1974
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
Missouri Representative 1923-64
January 8, 1968 taken as POW. Remains returned August 14, 1985.
South Vietnam
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Sand
Island, Midway Islands, on December 7, 1941. During the bombing,
he was mortally wounded by shell fire, but refused to evacuate until his
wounded men were. He then stayed to reorganize the command post
until forcibly removed. As a result, he died of blood loss.
Nevada Senator 1959-83
Commanding General US Air Forces, Europe 1945. Commander 12th
Air Force during Sicilian campaign, invasion of Italy, Southern France
1942-44.
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"Bronco" rider and cowboy stunt rider in old movies of the 1920's and
30's. Westerns
Motion picture director, writer, and producer of the 1920's through
60's. It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, It's a
Wonderful Life, and You Can't Take it With You.
Chief of Staff for President George W. Bush. US Secretary of
Transportation 1992-93
Actor and comedian. Drew Carey Show
Actor best known for his role as Dr. Tom Horton on Days of our Lives
Ambassador to Nepal 1973-76
Ambassador to Nepal 1973-76
First Marine Corps "Ace" of WWII. Shot down 18 enemy aircraft. Flew
U-2 spy fights over China and fought in Vietnam. Was killed in his
home trying to protect his wife from an intruder.
April 7, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February 12,
1973.
Commanded Marine force that became known as "Carlson's Raiders"
a prototype of the Green Berets.
Commanded Marine force that became known as "Carlson's Raiders"
a prototype of the Green Berets.
Ambassador to Portugal 1975-78; Secretary of Defense 1987-89.
Ambassador to Portugal 1975-78; Secretary of Defense 1987-89.
Ambassador to US Mission to the European Office of the UN
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri 1989-93. Governor 1993-2000. Died
in a plane crash while running for Senator.
Actor of film, stage, television, and radio. Best known for his role of Ed
Norton on The Honeymooners
New York Representative 1979-87
Tail gunner on the Enola Gay when she dropped the Atomic bomb on
Hiroshima August 6, 1945
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action in the Republic of Vietnam
on July 28, 1968. While serving as a Corpsman, Caron rendered aid
to his comrades even while being struck by enemy fire. He continued
until killed by an enemy rocket round.
One of the original seven astronauts selected in 1959 for Project
Mercury. He was the second American to orbit the earth and the
fourth in space.
Delaware Representative 1983-93. Governor 1993-2001. Senator
2001WWII Medal of Honor awarded for his actions near Guignola, Italy on
October 1-2, 1944. When his platoon came to be pinned down by
heavy enemy fire, Carr single-handedly assaulted the enemy,
capturing 5 enemy machine gun nests, killed 8 Germans, captured 22,
and cleared the area for his squad.
Actor best know for the role of Kwai Chang Caine in the series Kung
Fu.
Showman, producer, and director. Best known for Earl Carroll's
Vanities
Television entertainer, comedian, and show host. Host of The Tonight
Show for nearly thirty years.
US Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit judge 1969-70 Arrested and
convicted of battery 1976.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions over the
South China Sea on October 26, 1944. On the night of October 26 he
flew his B-24 bomber in a one-plane strike against a Japanese
convoy. He caught the enemy completely by surprise. Carswell
circled around and, knowing the enemy would fire, prepared another
attack. He scored two direct hits on an enemy tanker, but his craft and
co-pilot were hit by Japanese guns. He managed to keep the craft in
the air and made it back to land. He ordered his crew to abandon, but
one had a damaged parachute. Instead of abandoning him, Carswell
attempted to crash land the plane, but died when the plane struck a
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Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Tri Province in the Republic of Vietnam on August 7, 1969. When he
and part of his platoon were separated by a brush fire and under
heavy enemy fire, he stood and fired into the enemy troops forcing
them to pull back. He then directed his comrades down a trail, out of
the path of the brush fire. When an enemy grenade landed in their
midst, he landed on it, taking the full impact of the explosion.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on the road
to Speyer on March 23, 1945. His tank battalion was stopped by
heavy enemy fire including anti-tank rockets. When their source was
determined, Carter volunteered to lead a three man team to take the
warehouse, the origin of the fire. Two of his squad were killed and one
wounded, so he continued alone. By the time he reached the building,
he had taken 5 bullets and 3 pieces of shrapnel. He lay in the dirt
playing dead until an enemy patrol came to make sure. He leaped up,
killed six and captured two, taking them back to his company. He
refused treatment, instead climbing into an observation post and
pointed out several machine gun nest. With his help the road was
cleared and Speyer was taken in two days.
Father of President Carter
39th President of United States 1976-1980. 1952, selected to join the
first group of officers to serve on nuclear submarines under Hyman
Rickover. Governor of Georgia 1970. 2002 awarded Nobel Peace
Prize for his contributions to improving human rights and relations
between nations.
Eldest child of three of President Carter
Eldest child of three of President Carter
Military Aide to George C. Marshall
Author of Those Devils in Baggy Pants memoir of author's service in
82nd Airborne during WWII
Kentucky Representative 1965-81
American Folk Figure. Brother of former President Jimmy Carter
Diplomat
Political pundit and strategist for Bill Clinton's 1992 Presidential
Campaign. Host of CNN's Crossfire and then The Situation Room
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Guadalcanal on
November 1, 1942. He was serving as leader of a machine gun
section providing covering fire for three other units. In the course of
action, all others in his squad were either wounded or killed.
Casamento was severely wounded, but continued to man his gun,
repelling multiple enemy assaults and providing protection for the
other units
American basketball (college) coach. Coached 18 seasons at North
Carolina State University and inducted into the Basketball Hall of
Fame 1982
Chief Engineer US Army Forces Far East 1941. Chief Engineer
South-West Pacific 1944. Commanding General Army Service
Command Pacific Ocean Areas 1944-45. Chief Engineer US Army
Forces Pacific Area 1945-46. Subject of book Engineer Memoirs
published by COE History Office
Under Secretary Department of State
Under Secretary Department of State
Country Singer, musician, actor, entertainer. Notable songs include:
Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, A Boy Named Sue, and I Walk the
Line. He was inducted into the Songwriters, the Country Music, and
the Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
American fashion designer noted for being chosen by Jacqueline
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American fashion designer noted for being chosen by Jacqueline
Kennedy to design her state wardrobe in the 1960s
November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered July 9, 1973
Nineteenth Commandant of Marine Corps 1948-51
June 5, 1971 taken as POW. Returned March 27, 1973. South
Vietnam. Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Republic
of Vietnam on June 4 & 5, 1971. Cavaiani was platoon leader of a
security force providing protection for a radio relay site in enemy-held
territory. The camp came under heavy enemy fire, but he exposed
himself repeatly to enemy fire by moving around the perimeter
directing fire. When it came time to evacuate, he stayed on the
ground, directing the helicopters to the landing zone. He and rest of
his platoon were forced to stay overnight. When they were being
overrun by the enemy force, he ordered his platoon to evacuate while
he covered their escape.
First Hispanic to achieve four-star general
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor awarded for actions at BudDajo, Jole, Philippines on March 7, 1906. While under fire he carried
one wounded man and the body of another to a sheltered area.
Mayor of Bay City, Michigan 1949-52. Michigan Representative 195378
Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio 1953-62. US Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare 1962-65. Judge US Court of Appeals 1965.
Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio 1953-62. US Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare 1962-65. Judge US Court of Appeals 1965.
Co-murderer of Garnett P. Johnson in Elk Creek, Va. Johnson was
taken outside, doused in gasoline and lit on fire, afterward, they
beheaded him in what appeared to be a racially motivated Hate Crime.
Johnson was a former Marine.
Co-murderer of Garnett P. Johnson in Elk Creek, Va. Johnson was
taken outside, doused in gasoline and lit on fire, afterward, they
beheaded him in what appeared to be a racially motivated Hate Crime.
Johnson was a former Marine.
Rhode Island Governor 1963-69. Senator 1976-99
Rhode Island Governor 1963-69. Senator 1976-99
"Father of the Armored Force" Played a key role in the development
of the Army's tank forces.
Father of Adna Chaffee, Jr.
Astronaut killed along with Edward White and Gus Grissom when the
Apollo 1 command module had a flash fire on the launch pad.
Michigan Representative 1957-75.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Iwo Jima on February 1922, 1945. Instrumental in insuring the success of the landing
operation. He repeatly re-organized and lead his men against the
enemy forces in the nearly impregnable cliffs overlooking the landing
site.
Senior Member of Board on Naval Aeronautic Services. Early
aviation.
Newsman with NBC. Worked on programs such as NBC Nightly
News, Tonight, and The Huntley-Brinkley Report.
Early Army Aviator and trainer
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Washington Representative 1983-93
Tennessee Representative 1935-40. Mayor of Memphis, Tennessee
1940-46, 1955. Filed the US Supreme Court case Baker vs. Carr
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Twenty-fourth Commandant of the Marine Corps 1968-71.
US Secretary of the Interior 1950-53. Early victim of House
Committee on Un-American Activities because he had contributed $2
during the Spanish Civil War
Florida Representative 1969-89.
California Representative 1981-87
One of two Air Force members who acted as technical advisors to
20th Century Fox during the filming of The Big Lift
Professional boxer, had 122 professional bouts: won 96 - 58 by
knockout, lost 25 - 7 by knockout, and 1 draw.
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action near Chipo-ri, Korea on
June 2, 1951.
Playwright and screenwriter. His work includes Marty, The Goddess,
The Bachelor Party, Paint Your Wagon, and Network.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Wewak,
New Guinea on August 18, 1943. Leading a bombing run against
Dagua Airdrome, he plane was hit by enemy fire and burst into flames.
Instead of ejecting from the craft, he elected to stay and lead the run to
the end. After it was done, he crashed into the sea. A short time after,
he was reported by the Japanese to be a POW. On March 5, 1944,
Cheli and about 20 other prisoners were loaded onto a ship bound for
Japan. Nearly 90 minutes later the ship was sunk by the US Fifth Air
Force with no one surviving.
Officer on Duty at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. US Naval
Hospital Pearl Harbor, wrote the MOOD Log Entry.
Led the Flying Tigers (an all-volunteer service) in China before the US
entered WWII. With the US entry in the war, took command of all
Allied Air Forces in the far east.
Colorado Representative 1941-49, 1951-65
February 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973.
Naval Aviator #7. Died in a plane accident
Florida Senator 1971-89. Governor 1991-98
Illinois Representative 1939-63
November 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
US Secretary of State 1993. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom
January 16, 1981
US Secretary of State 1993. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom
January 16, 1981
Idaho Senator 1957-81. Candidate for Democratic nomination for
President 1976.
Illinois Representative 1935-41, 1943-50.
Comedian and actor known for roles in: Sayonara, Hatari!, The
Longest Day, Harlow, The Poseidon Adventure, and Pete's Dragon.
#71 on Comedy Central's list of 100 greatest stand-ups of all time.
Mayor of San Antonio 1981-95. US Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development 1993-97. Indicted for perjury and pleaded guilty.
Food writer and former Food Editor of the New York Times.
Ohio Representative 1961-77
Missouri Senator 1931-45. Judge of US Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Circuit 1945
Female soldier killed during Desert Storm by Iraqi SCUD Missile attack
on barracks in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Execution. Hanged for the rape and murder of an English girl. ETO
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
Bugler from Army Band who played "Broken" Taps at John F.
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and the sixth note was "cracked."
Chief of Staff Army Ground Force 1941. Commanding General II
Corps 1942. Commander in Chief US Army Forces in Europe 1942.
Deputy Commander in Chief Allied Expeditionary Force Mediterranean
1942-43. Commanding General 5th Army, Italy 1943-44. Commander
in Chief 15th Army Group, Italy 1944-45. Commander in Chief US
Forces of occupation, Austria 1945-47. Commanding General 6th
Army 1947. Commander in Chief US Forces, Far East 1952-53.
Commander in Chief UN Forces, Korea 1952-53.
Iowa Senator 1973-79. Ambassador 1979
Ambassador to Gabon 1987-89. Sao Tome & Principe 1987-89
Ambassador to Gabon 1987-89. Sao Tome & Principe 1987-89
Commanding Officer Combat Command A 4th Armored Division 194344. Commanding Officer Combat Command B 7th Armored Division
1944-45. Commanding General 1st Armored Division 1951-53.
Commanding General I Corps, Korea 1953. Commander in Chief US
Army Pacific 1954-56. Commanding General 7th Army 1956-58.
Commander in Chief Continental Army 1958-60. Commander in Chief
US Army Europe 1960-62. 4 star general.
North Carolina Representative 1983-85, 1987-91.
Son of Powhatan Henry Clarke - known for the Geronimo Campaigns.
Involved in the Air Service in France as well as Military Intelligence.
Chief of Staff 36th Division 1941-42. Assistant Commanding General
91st Division 1942. Commanding General 87th Division 1942-43.
Commanding General 33rd Division, Philippines 1943-45.
Commanding General X Corps 1945-46. General Officer Commander
3rd Division 1947-50. Deputy Commander in Chief US Army Pacific
1950-53. Was involved in Atomic Tests in Pacific.
California Representative 1963-83
California Representative 1963-83
Air Force General. Son of Lucius Clay Sr.
Deputy Chief Requirement & Resources 1942. Assistant Chief
Material Service 1942-44. Chief Supply Supreme Headquarter Allied
Expeditionary Force 1944. Deputy Director War Programs Office of
War Mobilization & Reconversion 1944-45. Deputy Military-Governor
American Zone of Occupation Germany 1945-47. Commander in
Chief US Forces of Occupation Germany 1947-49. Four star general.
Father of the Berlin Airlift 1948-49.
Execution. Killed a Frenchman and assaulted a woman with a
bayonet in France. ETO
Missouri Representative 1969-2001
Secretary of the Navy 1977-79. Known for moderate actions on behalf
of the rights of women and gay service personnel. Distinguished
himself during WWII during the USS Indianapolis tragedy where he
helped save 316 lives.
Secretary of the Navy 1977-79. Known for moderate actions on behalf
of the rights of women and gay service personnel. Distinguished
himself during WWII during the USS Indianapolis tragedy where he
helped save 316 lives.
10th Sergeant Major of the USMC 1983-87
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 1974. Secretary of state of Georgia
1983-96. Senator 1997-2003. Lost both legs and part of one arm in
Vietnam.
Kentucky Representative 1945-48. Governor 1947- . Senator
New Hampshire Representative 1963-81
Ambassador to New Zealand 1985-89, Western Samoa 1986-89,
Malaysia 1989
US Secretary of Defense 1968-69. Received Presidential Medal of
Freedom January 20,1969
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US Secretary of Defense 1968-69. Received Presidential Medal of
Freedom January 20,1969
general officer
Pennsylvania Representative 1979-97
Ambassador to Lesothos 1979-81
Clouse went AWOL in 1966 to avoid going to Vietnam. He and a
childhood friend, Paul G Mahar, came up with a plan to get him out of
service. They traded places and Mahar reported for service as
Clouse. Mahar had been rejected by the army previously due to a
metal plate in his arm. Mahar wrote to the Army in 1991 with the story
asking for the medals and citations he earned as Frank Clouse.
Southern Storyteller/ comedian who became a member of the Grand
Ole Opry in 1973
Indiana Representative 1981-88. Senator 1988-99. Ambassador to
Germany 2001
Execution. Hanged for killing an officer. England. ETO
Actor best known for roles in 12 Angry Men and The Exorcist
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Revenue 1973-77.
Representative 1985Writer July 1977 DOD
First Director of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) 1942.
Helped open aviation to women. Broke many aviation records,
including being the first woman to break the sound barrier.
Mississippi Representative 1973-79. Senator 1979Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
Singer and actor. Movies include: That Midnight Kiss, The Toast of
New Orleans, and The Great Caruso.
Maine Representative 1957-61. Judge of US Court of Appeals for 1st
Circuit 1965-89
Maine Representative 1957-61. Judge of US Court of Appeals for 1st
Circuit 1965-89
Led 10th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 4th Armored Division-unit
relieved besieged city of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
Drowned accidentally while swimming with other members of his unit
near Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi. Suggested by Carrol Case in book,
The Slaughter: An American Atrocity, that Coile, a Caucasian, was a
witness to mass murder of African American troops at Camp Van Dorn
and as alleged by Case, was willing to talk about same and was
drowned to keep him quiet. There is absolutely no basis for the truth
of this allegation in record.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at the
Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 24, 1969. While
on patrol, his squadron gave pursuit to enemy soldiers, chasing them
into a cave where they came under heavy fire and were forced to take
cover. Coker observed a wounded comrade exposed to fire and made
his way to him. He was shot and wounded by three grenades, but
managed to pull the wounded man to safety.
Actor and director best known for his role as Coach Ernie Pantusso on
Cheers. Also had roles on Bonanza, Starsky and Hutch, and
Columbo.
Gunner on helicopter piloted by Hugh Thompson who tried to stop My
Lai Massacre. Awarded the Soldiers Medal in 1998
Director of CIA 1973-76. During WWII, was a Major in the OSS and
parachuted behind the German lines into Brittany as head of Team
Frederick in support of the D-Day landings. Colby was part of the
Jedburgh Team that worked with French Resistance groups. In 1945,
he commanded a Norwegian-American Paratroop unit that performed
Sabotage missions against German railway operation in Northern
Norway.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Iwo Jima
on February 19,1945. Cole was leading a squad up the beach toward
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Airfield 1. He was responsible for taking out multiple enemy strong
points, allowing his squad to continue and gain their objectives.
First Assistant Commandant USMC 1911-15
Assistant to the President, resigned
Subject of one of the most famous photographs to emerge from the
Vietnam War. It shows the medic Cole tending the wounds of a
soldier while Cole wears a bloody bandage over the left side of his
face.
Missouri Representative 1943-49, 1953-55
TV and Movie actor: credits include; Courting Alex, Where the Red
Fern Grows, Stuart Little, You've Got Mail, The Man with One Red
Shoe, and The Muppets Take Manhattan.
Captured and held by the Iraqis as a POW for 33 days during Desert
Storm
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Texas Representative 1983-97
March 17, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
Recovered May 17, 1993.
Texas Representative 1968-83
Army chief of Staff 1949-53
Assistant Secretary of Labor
Mississippi Representative 1933-73
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Youngdungp'o,
Korea on September 20, 1950. He and his platoon were to attack
hostile forces on Hill 85. Commiskey led the charge, taking out one
emplacement solely and causing heavy enemy casualties with the rest
of the charge.
Connecticut Representative 1943-45
New York Representative 1965-85.
New York Representative 1965-85.
Conaway, K. Michael Texas Representative 2005St. Louis TV newscaster
Selected to marry Multimillionaire Rick Rockwell on ABC-TV's "Who
Wants to Marry a Millionaire" on February 15, 2000. The marriage
was quickly annulled.
Arizona Representative 1973-77
Texas Governor 1963-69. Shot and wounded in Dallas, TX in the
same volley of gunfire that killed President Kennedy. Prosecuted and
later acquitted for bribery and conspiracy in connection w/ milk prices.
Texas Representative . Senator.
Vietnam Medal of Honor posthumously awarded for actions at Quang
Nag Province, Republic of Vietnam on February 25, 1966. While
leading his platoon in a search and destroy operation in an area rift
with enemy cave and tunnel complexes, Connor spotted a spider hole
some 15 meters to his front. He pulled a grenade, intending to charge
the hole and drop it within, however discovered too late that it was
faulty and instead of risking the lives of his men by throwing it,
clenched it to his chest leaving him mortally wounded.
Baseball player. Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and LA Angels.
Basketball player for the Boston Celtics. Movie and TV actor. Works
include: The Rifleman, Pat and Mike, Branded, and Cowboy in Africa.
Inducted in the Western Performers Hall of Fame in 1991
Massachusetts Representative 1959-91
Massachusetts Representative 1959-91
Michigan Representative 1965-03
Developed special turbo chargers for B-25s used on Doolittle's Tokyo
Raid
Kentucky Senator 1968-74
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Last surviving Spanish/ American War Veteran
Commanding officer on Submarine USS S-5 which sank during a
training exercise in September 1920. Responsible for saving the 37
crewmen trapped on the wreck. Was Commanding officer on the USS
Pennsylvania on December 7, 1941. Chief of Naval Plans during
WWII, helping the transition from battleship oriented navy to carrier
battle groups. Naval consultant to General Chaing Kai-Check of
Nationalist China prior to retirement.
Ambassador to Central African Empire
Ambassador to Central African Empire
North Carolina Representative 1934-67
Oregon Representative 1995-97
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions east of Belmont sur Buttant,
France on October 24-27, 1944. Coolidge was charged with leading a
section of heavy machine guns to cover the right flank of the 3rd
Battalion in support of its actions. His men encountered an infantry
unit in the woods and came under fire. His men were largely green
and he calmly encouraged and directed their fire. Over the next few
days, the enemy repeatly assaulted the position, finally with tanks.
When it became clear that the position would be overrun, Coolidge
ordered a withdrawal.
Member of team serving with the French Resistance in France. Took
part in a parachute drop into the Department of Savoie on 8/1/1944.
Served under Major Peter Ortiz. Taken prisoner by German Forces on
8/16/1944 and released 4/27/1945.
Author of action-adventure thrillers. Best known for Flight of the
Intruder
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Deputy US Negotiator for Defense and Arms, Arms Reduction
Negotiations in Geneva. Rank of Ambassador
Execution. Hanged for breaking and entering, assault, and raping four
women in France. ETO
Author. Works include: The Art of the Rifle, Fire Works, Another
Country: Personal Adventures of the Twentieth Century, To Ride,
Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth, and C Stories. Considered to by
one of the foremost experts in the use and history of small arms.
Kentucky Senator 1946-49, 1952-55, 1956-73. Ambassador to India
1955-56, Nepal 1955-56, East Germany 1974-76
Judge Advocate General. Air Research and Development Command
1955-56. Father of Astronaut by same name.
Astronaut. Member of the original first seven selected as a Mercury
Astronaut in April 1959.
Astronaut. Member of the original first seven selected as a Mercury
Astronaut in April 1959.
Movie producer who wrote and produced the original motion picture
King Kong in the 1930s
Died upon impact when crashed small plane into the White House.
Oregon Senator 1944-55
California Representative 1961-81. Floor manager in US House for
Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act in 1960s. Member of the Kerner
Commission on Civil Disorders. Federal building in Van Nuys,
California was named for him.
California Representative 1961-81. Floor manager in US House for
Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act in 1960s. Member of the Kerner
Commission on Civil Disorders. Federal building in Van Nuys,
California was named for him.
Served on Trotsky's staff in Mexico as a secretary and bodyguard
1939-40, until an assassin killed Trotsky with an ice pick.
Indiana Representative 1977-79
Ambassador to Peru 1980-81, Bolivia 1981-85, El Salvador 1985
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US Vice Consul in Rio de Janeiro 1943. Ambassador to Rwanda 1971
US Vice Consul in Rio de Janeiro 1943. Ambassador to Rwanda 1971
Peacetime Medal of Honor awarded for action near Hartford,
Connecticut on October 2, 1920. The plane he was a passenger on
crashed and burst into flames. Corry had been thrown clear and
though injured, rushed back to the burning plane to free the pilot. In
doing so, he sustained serious burns that led to his death four days
later.
Corso claimed in his 1997 autobiography, The Day after Roswell, that
he stewarded alien artifacts recovered from Roswell, New Mexico to
high-tech companies in an attempt to reverse engineer the technology.
He claimed this led to the development of fiber optics, lasers,
integrated circuit chips and more. Many scientists strongly disagree
with some of his claims.
Author of The Betrayal, a book criticizing US policies in Vietnam,
which nearly got him court-martialed. He retired from service, taught
at the University level as well as continue to write.
Actor and Entertainer of TV, Movies, and Radio
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reporter in the country. Commentator for Monday Night Football 19701983
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency 1981-83
Female Naval Aviator whose complaints of sexual harassment brought
the Annual "Tailhook" conventions of Naval Aviators into the news and
eventually out of existence.
Pennsylvania Representative 1969-93
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Okinawa
on May 14-15, 1945. After obtaining permission to take the forward
slope of a hill to the fore of him, he and his unit neutralized enemy
units, silencing guns and blasting nearby cave positions. Reaching
the crest, he saw an enemy force preparing for action. He attacked
and forced the enemy to take cover, then dug in to hold the newly
taken position. While moving among his men to get them situated, he
was killed by a mortar burst.
WWI Medal of Honor awarded for actions aboard the USS Stewart on
April 17, 1918. When there was an internal explosion of the Florence
H, it sent boxes of smokeless powder into the sea, where they floated
and repeatedly exploded. Observing a survivor amongst some of the
boxes too weak to help himself, Covington plunged overboard to
rescue him.
Musician/ Bandleader
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near
Krinkelter Wald, Belgium on December 17, 1944. His company was
holding position against a numerically superior German force. They
managed to hold until enemy tank fire began to cause heavy
casualties. Though virtually alone in his section, he stayed at his gun,
devastating enemy infantrymen with his machine gun fire. Even
amidst enemy fire, including rocket and tank fire, he held his position.
When the order to withdraw came, he stayed and continued to fire,
giving his comrades time to evacuate.
Pennsylvania Representative 1981-2003
March 3, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered April 27, 1989
Chief of Staff US Army 1935-1939
Alabama Representative 1991Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions during the Battle of la
Drang, November 14, 1965. Crandall flew his helicopter into the battle
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wounded from the scene.
February 18, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains recovered/
returned February 19, 1991
Illinois Representative 1979-85. Censured by the House of
Representatives in 1983 for having sexual relations with a teenage
House page in 1980.
Illinois Representative 1969-2003
Part of the "Raven" espionage flight that was forced down inside
U.S.S.R. Returned to US control on July 7, 1958 and cited in US
News and World Report on March 15, 1993.
California Senator 1969-93. Sued by Adolf Hitler over his
unexpurgated translation into English of Mein Kampf. Reprimanded
by the Senate over his dealings with Lincoln Savings and Loan
president Charles Keating.
Judge of US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
1961-66. Judge of US Court of Appeals for 4th Circuit 1966-77
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1961-66. Judge of US Court of Appeals for 4th Circuit 1966-77
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Ambassador to Yemen 1972; Cyprus 1974-78
Execution. Hanged for shooting another soldier. Italy, MTO
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. Only Navy casualty during the
Airlift. His record was used in the exhibit "Winning the Peace"
Lieutenant General, Corps level commander in WWII, ETO
One of five brothers who all attended USNA and served in WWII. Two
of the brothers, Charles and Richard, were killed in action in the
Pacific. The Navy later named the USS Crommelin in honor of the
five.
One of five brothers who all attended USNA and served in WWII. Two
of the brothers, Charles and Richard, were killed in action in the
Pacific. The Navy later named the USS Crommelin in honor of the
five.
One of five brothers who all attended USNA and served in WWII. Two
of the brothers, Charles and Richard, were killed in action in the
Pacific. The Navy later named the USS Crommelin in honor of the
five.
One of five brothers who all attended USNA and served in WWII. Two
of the brothers, Charles and Richard, were killed in action in the
Pacific. The Navy later named the USS Crommelin in honor of the
five.
One of five brothers who all attended USNA and served in WWII. Two
of the brothers, Charles and Richard, were killed in action in the
Pacific. The Navy later named the USS Crommelin in honor of the
five.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on the USS
Sculpin, a submarine patrolling enemy waters off Truk Island, on
November 19, 1943. Captain Cromwell possessed secret intelligence
information about US submarine strategy and tactics, scheduled fleet
movements, and specific attack plans. He established a line of
submarines southeast of the main Japanese stronghold at Truk.
Constantly assaulted by enemy depth charges, his vessel was
damaged and he ordered it to surface and engage the enemy in a gun
fight, allowing the crew to abandon ship. Rather than risk capture the
possibility of the intelligence falling into enemy hands, he remained on
board the sub and it sank.
Radio disc jockey best known as the inspiration for the Robin Williams
film, Good Morning Vietnam. Cronauer co-authored the original story.
International politics-Africa
Band leader. Had a radio show in the 1940s, The Bob Crosby Show.
Brother of Bing Crosby.
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Ambassador to Guinea 1977-80
Ambassador to Guinea 1977-80
Real estate magnate and owner of Trammell Crow Company.
Former Navy admiral, served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
under Presidents Reagan and Bush. Served as Ambassador to the
United Kingdom under President Clinton.
May 2, 1970 taken as POW in Cambodia. Returned February 12,
1973.
Missouri state representative - Maryland Heights. Indicted for drug
trafficking 1990
Awarded Legion of Merit for inventing "Rhinoceros" device that
allowed US tanks to cut through hedgerows in Normandy, thus ending
the stalemate of June-July 1944.
Iowa Representative 1965-75. Senator 1975-81
Iowa Representative 1965-75. Senator 1975-81
Iowa Representative 1965-75. Senator 1975-81
Marine Aviator #1. First Director of Marine Corps Aviation.
California Representative 1991-2003. Pleaded guilty to federal
charges of conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, wire fraud, and
tax evasion. Sentenced to eight year in prison and ordered to pay
$1.8 million in restitution.
Kentucky Representative 1971-73
Execution. Hanged for the murder of another soldier. Oro Bay, New
Guinea
Maine Representative 1964. Governor 1967-75. Ambassador to
Canada 1979-81
Maine Representative 1964. Governor 1967-75. Ambassador to
Canada 1979-81
Missouri Representative 1951-69. Chairman, Federal Election
Commission
Missouri Representative 1951-69. Chairman, Federal Election
Commission
Twenty-fifth Commandant of the US Marine Corps
Head of Marine Air Component during landing at Inchon, Korea
Head of Marine Air Component during landing at Inchon, Korea
Member 970th CIC Detachment in Germany. He was the case worker
in charge of the use of Klaus Barbie (former SS officer- "Butcher of
Lyons") and helped testify against him at War Crimes trial in 1980's.
Milwaukee murderer and cannibal believed to have killed 16 men and
boys. He began killing in 1978 and in 1989 he was arrested for child
molestation when a victim complained to the police. At his trial, he
convinced the judge he needed only psychological help and was
released with a five year probation on good behavior. He moved to
Cleveland and continued killing until he an intended victim escaped
and went to the police July 22, 1991. Upon arrest, he had four human
heads in his refrigerator. He was sentenced to the Columbia
Correctional Institute in Portage, Wisconsin where fellow inmate,
Christopher Scarver, killed him.
Fifth Sergeant Major of the US Marine Corps 1969-73
Ambassador to Ireland 1982-84
UN Ambassador. President of Cincinnati Reds. Publisher of
Cincinnati Enquirer
UN Ambassador. President of Cincinnati Reds. Publisher of
Cincinnati Enquirer
Department of the Treasury. US Executive Director of the
International Monetary Fund
Secretary of the Navy 1993-98
Recipient of two Medals of Honor, for the Boxer Rebellion and the
Haitian Campaign. He is best remembered for his famous battle cry
during the fighting in the Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1918. Daly's
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men were outnumbered, outgunned, and pinned down. He ordered an
attack, yelling to his tired men as he leapt forward, "Come on, you
sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" On June 26, the battle
ended with the US Marines holding the woods after the bloodiest battle
the US forces fought in WWI.
January 9, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on Engebi
Island, Enwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands on February 19, 1944. That
night, while in a foxhole with two others, he threw himself on an enemy
grenade.
New Hampshire Representative 1975-85
Connecticut Senator 1939-45. Judge US Court of Appeals 1953-80
Virginia Representative 1969-88
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Surfman who assisted the Wright Brothers in their first successful
flight. Took photos
California Representative 1971-82; Judge for California Court of
Appeal 1982-92.
California Representative 1971-82; Judge for California Court of
Appeal 1982-92.
California Representative 1979-93
Kansas Senator 1949-50
Rock singer and songwriter, his works include "If You Let Me Stay,"
"Wishing Well," "Dance Little Sister," and "Sign Your Name"
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Movie Actor; Saturday's Hero as well as a number of military film, often
with John Wayne
Brother of St. Louis Mayor Joseph Darst. Member of prominent St.
Louis political family. Reporter for St Louis Globe-Democrat. Wrote
extensively of his wartime experiences.
Forty-first Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
South Dakota Representative 1979-87. Senator 1987-2005
Movie Actor know for his role as "Abu" in The Thief of Bagdad and
"Mowgli" in Jungle Book. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross and Air
Medal w/ 4 clusters as well as Presidential Unit Citation for flying 42
mission in South Pacific during WWII.
Nebraska Representative 1981-89. Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska 19952001
May 11, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for leading the boarding partly that
captured the German submarine, U-505, off the coast of Africa on
June 4, 1944. This was the first successful boarding and capture of an
enemy man-of-war on the high seas by the US Navy since 1815.
Major general, US Army Air Force during WWII. Served as
commanding general of the Tenth Air Force and later Strategic Air
Force, Eastern Air Command, US Army Air Forces, India-Burma
Theater 1942-45. Under his command, the forces established air
supremacy over north Burma, assisted in driving the Japanese from
north Burma and protected the air route and road to China.
Execution. Hanged for rape and assault in France. ETO
Execution. Hanged for rape and assault in France. ETO
1940 became the first African-American soldier to hold the rank of
general officer in the US Army. His grandfather was a slave who had
purchased his freedom in 1800.
One of the first African Americans to graduate Tuskegee Institute
Flying course in 1942. Fifth in his class
Secretary of War 1925-29. Governor General of the Philippines 192932. Tennis player the Davis Cup is named after. St. Louis born.
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action as Commanding Officer of
the USS Walke in the Philippine Islands on January 6, 1945. Walke
was supporting minesweeping operations when they detected four
Japanese suicide planes. Davis directed fire even when the third
plane crashed into the ship. He was wounded and severely burned,
but managed to direct the destruction of the fourth plane as well as
directing the fire control to save the ship.
Cartoonist and Illustrator. Works include: Beauregard and Yak Yak.
He contributed to: The Saint, Tales from the Crypte, Two-Fisted
Tales, and The Vault of Horror as well as advertisements for: AOL,
AT&T, DreamWorks, Pepsi, Purina, and created the "Raid Bug".
Inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame 2003
39th Assistant Commandant USMC 1983-86
Ambassador to Poland 1988-90
Ambassador to Poland 1988-90
Georgia Representative 1961-75
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in England. ETO
Stepfather of Nancy Davis Reagan and father-in-law to President
Reagan.
Actor, director, and social activist. Works include: No Way Out, Do
the Right Thing, Jungle Fever, She Hate Me, Get on the Bus,
Gladiator, Grumpy Old Men, and The Client.
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Hagaru-ri, Korea
from December 1-4, 1950. Davis was leading his battalion to relieve a
rifle company and to seize a mountain pass. They fought nearly every
inch of the way there, but were able to reach the rifle company and
take the mountain pass. Thirty-second Assistant Commandant of the
Marine Corps 1971-72.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on September 6, 1967. Davis's
platoon was pinned down by attacking North Vietnamese forces.
Davis was directing fire and shouting encouragement to his men when
an enemy grenade landed in the trench with them. He threw himself
on it, and was killed by the blast.
Singer, actor, and dancer. Recorded 40 albums. Made numerous TV
appearance as well as appeared in several movies. Member of the
"Rat Pack". Active in the Civil Rights movement.
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March 11, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 16,
1973
Davis, Thomas M. III Davis, Tom Virginia Representative 1995Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Thirtieth Vice President of the US 1925-29. Son of Rufus Dawes.
Comptroller of the Currency, US Department of the Treasury 18971902. First Director of the Bureau of the Budget. Shared the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1925 for his work on the Dawes Plan. Ambassador to
United Kingdom 1929-32. Self-taught pianist and composer
Torpedo man aboard the William D Porter who, while the ship was
escorting FDR to Conference in Tehran aboard the USS Iowa, caused
a live torpedo to be fired during a practice drill, which almost struck the
Iowa. He was court-martialled and sentenced to 14 years of hard
labor, but FDR commuted the sentence.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions while as a POW from
August 26, 1967 to March 14, 1973. Day's aircraft was hit by ground
fire and he was forced to eject. He was captured and taken to a prison
camp to be tortured and interrogated. When the guards relaxed their
vigilant watch, he escaped and began a trek to South Vietnam. He
was eventually recaptured and taken back to prison. He was later
moved to Hanoi after giving his captors false information, so as to
save the lives of fellow aviators. He was released March 14, 1973.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions while as a POW from
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August 26, 1967 to March 14, 1973. Day's aircraft was hit by ground
fire and he was forced to eject. He was captured and taken to a prison
camp to be tortured and interrogated. When the guards relaxed their
vigilant watch, he escaped and began a trek to South Vietnam. He
was eventually recaptured and taken back to prison. He was later
moved to Hanoi after giving his captors false information, so as to
save the lives of fellow aviators. He was released March 14, 1973.
Texas Representative 1965-97
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Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Da Nang, Republic
of Vietnam on April 11, 1970. While he and two others were
attempting to remove a resisting enemy soldier from a pond, he
observed the enemy pull the pin on a grenade. He stepped in the
way, ensuring the blast would not harm his companions.
Georgia Representative 1993-2003
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions as Commanding Officer of
the USS Harder during her 5th War Patrol in Japanese-controlled
waters. In the course of two days, the Harder sank five Japanese
destroyers in five short-range torpedo attacks.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action at Taejon, Korea on July 2021, 1950.
Former owner of the five-time Super Bowl champion San Francisco
49ers of the National Football League.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions off Kolombangara Island,
Solomon Islands on January 31, 1943. His section was acting as
escort for a strike force of dive bombers and torpedo planes preparing
to attack Japanese surface vessels. They encounters a large number
of Japanese Zeros, protecting said enemy vessels, and engaged them
in combat trying to protect the strike team. DeBlanc picked up a call
for assistance from the dive bombers who were being attacked by a
number of float planes. He disengaged the Zeros and went to their
aid, enabling the strike team to complete their attack. As he was
preparing to return to base, he realized two Zeros were closing in on
him, opening fire, he shot them both down, but his plane was so
damaged he was forced to bail out. He was badly wounded and it
took him six hours to swim to shore. He remained by the shore living
off coconuts for two days trying to avoid enemy detection. He was
discovered, tended, and helped back to Allied territory by friendly
natives.
Assistant Press Secretary to the President
Four Star General. Chief of Staff of the United States Army 1960-62
Arizona Senator 1977-95
Oregon Representative 1987Director of Special Devices Division of the Bureau of Aeronautics.
Credited with the conception and design of cockpit instrumentation
and controls.
Actor. Works include: Battle Hymn, A Time to Love and a Time to Die,
and My Friend Irma
Navigator and dog driver of the Supporting Party of the Byrd
expedition to the Artic and Antarctica.
Sex change case. Placed in Vault to protect record
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1994-95
Commanded the 1st Marine Division at Okinawa
Massachusetts Representative 1997WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Oberhoffen, France on February 12, 1945. Deleau and his unit found
their path blocked by machine gun fire coming from a house. He ran
up to the structure and disabled one gun. Needing a clear shot for the
second, he backed out of his sheltered position and was killed by the
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Killed by enemy fire while a member of the flight crew of the B-17
piloted by Colin Kelly.
Oregon Representative 1967-75
Oregon Representative 1967-75
California Representative 1971-98
California Representative 1971-98
Adventurer known for "borrowing" and assuming identities of other and
working a wide variety of jobs in his life including: a monk, civil
engineer, sheriff's deputy, assistant prison warden, doctor of applied
psychology, hospital orderly, lawyer, child-care expert, editor, cancer
researcher, and teacher. His most famous was posing as Surgeon
Joseph Cyr aboard HMCS Cayuga, a Canadian Navy destroyer during
the Korean War. The real Cyr's mother, after seeing a picture of him,
debunked him-though the Navy at first refused to believe it.
Author. Works include: The General's Daughter, Up Country, and The
Gold Coast
Boxer. Heavyweight Champion of the World 1919-1926. Inducted into
the International Boxing Hall of Fame 1990.
Connecticut Representative 1981-83
Connecticut Representative 1981-83
Movie, TV, and stage actor. Death of a Salesman, Cocoon, Tommy
Boy, The Belly of an Architect, and To Catch a Killer.
Indiana Representative 1969-75
Secretary of Commerce 1973-75
Secretary of Commerce 1973-75
President of Local 18759 United Rubber Workers. Pennsylvania
Representative 1958-79
President of Local 18759 United Rubber Workers. Pennsylvania
Representative 1958-79
Alabama Senator 1981-87. July 18, 1965 taken as POW in North
Vietnam. Returned February 12, 1973. Best known for the 1966
North Vietnamese television interview he gave as a prisoner. During
the interview he blinked his eyes in Morse code, spelling out torture, to
indicate he was being tortured. Wrote the book When Hell was in
Session, detailing his experience as a POW.
Illinois Representative 1959-83. US Secretary of Veterans Affairs
1989-92
Defender of Wake Island, scenario used in A People at War. Prisoner
of War 1941-45. Recipient of Navy Cross. Maryland Representative
1951-59.
Commanding General 9th Division 1940-41. Commanding General
Armored Force 1941-43. Commander in Chief US European Theater
of Operations 1943-44. Commander in Chief US Mediterranean
Theater of Operations 1944. Deputy Supreme Allied Commander
Mediterranean 1944. Commander in Chief 6th Army Group, NorthWest Europe 1944-45. Commander in Chief Army Ground Forces
1945-49
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift.
Admiral of the Navy 1899. Best known for the victory against the
Spanish at Manila Bay, where, within 6 hours, he had sunk or captured
the entire Spanish Pacific fleet and silenced the shore batteries at
Manila without loss of American life.
Army General. 28th Quartermaster General of the Army 1930-34.
Commander Western Defense Command from 1941-43.
Commandant of the Army and Navy Staff College 1943-47
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in the Que
Son Mountains, Republic of Vietnam on November 12, 1969. When
his and another platoon became pinned down by intense enemy fire,
Dias noted most of the deadly fire coming from one machine gun
emplacement. He made his way within range, getting shot several
times in the process, but managed to take out the gun before he was
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Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in the
Republic of Vietnam on March 26, 1967. During Operation Beacon
Hill 1, Dickey had come forward to replace the wounded radio operator
when an enemy grenade landed in the midst of a group of marines.
He threw himself on it to absorb the impact of the explosion.
Alabama Representative 1965-93
Alabama Representative 1965-93
Alabama Representative 1965-93
Baseball player. St Louis Cardinals 1939-48, Pittsburgh Pirates 194953, Philadelphia Phillies 1954-56, St. Louis Cardinals 1956-57, Kansas
City Athletics 1958, New York Yankees 1958, Kansas City Athletics
1959
February 1, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
February 23, 1968
Michigan Representative 1955-80. First chairman of the
Congressional Black Caucus. Charged in March 1978 w/ taking
kickbacks from staff whose salaries he raised. Convicted Oct. 7,1978
on eleven counts of mail fraud and filing false payroll forms, insisted
he had done nothing wrong and was re-elected while awaiting
sentencing. Censured by the House on July 31,1979. Sentenced to
three years in prison, served 14 months.
African-American Physician. Physician with CCC before WWII. In
Ethiopia after the war. Specialist in tropical diseases
Military Intelligence Officer, SHAEF, on Eisenhower's staffpsychological warfare Division. Editorial Page Editor, St Louis Post
Dispatch 1949-60
Career criminal driven to robbery by the Depression. He is credited
with the death of ten men, robbing banks and police arsenals across
the Midwest until his death.
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. Only Navy casualty during the
Airlift. His record was used in the exhibit "Winning the Peace"
Baseball player with the Yankees for 13 years. Inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955
Son of Joe DiMaggio
Michigan Representative 1955-2003
Mayor of New York City, NY 1990-93, first African-American mayor of
New York City.
New York Representative 1985-89
Secretary of state of Illinois 1977-81, Illinois state treasurer 1971-77.
Senator 1981-93
California 1979-2000
Baseball player. Second African American to play in the modern
major leagues
Connecticut Representative 1975-81. Senator 1981Kansas Representative 1961-69. Senator 1969-96. Received the
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1997
News anchor for ABC News known for persistent questioning senior
government officials.
Execution. Hanged for desertion and the murder of a MP in Italy.
MTO
Massachusetts Representative 1947-74
Massachusetts Representative 1947-74
Head of Office of Strategic Services during WWII
Brother of Dr. Tom Dooley. Killed in Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
Brother of Dr. Tom Dooley.
Brother of Dr. Tom Dooley. Highly decorated Air Force pilot in the
Korean War
Humanitarian known for his aid and anti-Communist activities in South
East Asia during the late 1950's until his death of cancer
Aviation pioneer. General in the US Army Air Corps during WWII.
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for the Tokyo Raid on April 18, 1942.
80 pilots flew 16 B-25s from the aircraft carrier Hornet to make the first
bombing attack on Japan.
Son of James Doolittle. Highly decorated pilot. Committed suicide.
South Carolina Representative 1947-79, 1951-74. Senator 1948
Won two Emmy awards for his television shows Tempo and The
Robert K. Dornan Show. Outspoken and known for some of his
colorful comments, California Representative 1977-83, 1985-97.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded to Doss (a Conscientious Objector) for
actions on Okinawa on April 29-May 21, 1945. Doss, due to religious
beliefs, refused to kill or even carry a weapon. He had voluntarily
enlisted so as to serve his country, and remained though mocked and
nearly given a Section eight. Doss was a medic, braving enemy fire to
help the wounded, friendly or enemy, soldiers. On May 5, the
Japanese made a fierce counter-attack which forced the troop back to
the top of a cliff. Those not wounded had retreated down the cliff.
Doss remained at the top, and for five hours, prayed and lowered
wounded down to relative safety. The official number saved is 75,
however, some assert it was 100 and Doss claims 50. On May 21st,
Doss stepped on an enemy grenade and was severely wounded,
though he didn't lose his leg. When the medics were taking him from
the field, they passed another critically wounded soldier. Doss rolled
off the litter and told the medics to take the other man. He then joined
another wounded soldier and began hobbling off the field. Doss was
shot in the arm he had around the other man's neck- it shattered his
arm, but saved the other man's life. When he discovered his bible
missing, he sent word back, and asked if they would keep an eye open
for it. The battalion scoured the battlefield until it was found and
mailed it back to Doss. Doss was the first noncombatant to ever
receive the Medal of Honor.
Pennsylvania Representative 1979-83
Actor and film producer, roles include: Champion, The Bad and the
Beautiful, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The War Wagon,
Spartacus, and The Man From Snowy River. Father of Michael
Douglas. Inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame 1984.
Received Presidential Medal of Freedom 1981.
Arizona Representative 1927-33. Ambassador Great Britain 1947-50.
Vice President American Cyanamid Co. 1934-38. President Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York 1940-47
Movie Actor, one of only three actors to win an Oscar (Hud, 1963), an
Emmy (Inherit the Wind), and a Tony (The Best Man, 1960)
Justice of US Supreme Court 1939-75
Mississippi Representative 1981-89
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Execution. Hanged for raping three women with two other soldiers in
France. ETO
Host of 20/20 until retirement in 1999
Influenza victim. Surviving tissue sample is being used for study.
September 24, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
March 16, 1973
Navajo Code Talker who sent the message about the second flag
raising at Iwo Jima
Under Secretary of the Army 1947-49, Ambassador to NATO 1951-53
Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the USS Trenton on October
20, 1924. When two charges of powder ignited, twenty men were
trapped in the twin mount. When Drexler saw that another charge
was ignited, he tried to wrestle an unignited charge into an immersion
tank, but it ignited before he could.
Special Assistant to the President for Policy Development and
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Assistant Director for Commerce and Trade 1982
Pianist and bandleader.
Ambassador to Suriname 1982-84
Noted reporter for the St Louis Globe - Democrat and the St Louis
Post - Dispatch and commentator of the local PBS affiliate talk show
Donnybrook
Massachusetts Governor 1975-79, 1983-91
Ambassador to El Salvador 1952-53, Spain 1965-68, Denmark 196869, Morocco 1979-81. Hit by a car while rollerblading and died as a
result
POW at Colditz Castle, Germany. Captured after parachuting into
Hungary as part of OSS team trying to discuss a separate peace
settlement
New York Senator 1949. US Secretary of State 1953-59
New York Representative 1959-74
Photographer and writer. Known for his photo narrative of war, "I
wanted to show what war did to a man…"
Tennessee Representative 1965-88
Tennessee Representative 1988Oregon Representative 1963-67, 1975-81
Oregon Representative 1963-67, 1975-81
Served in Philippines during Spanish-American War, China during the
Boxer Rebellion, Mexico during Vera Cruz expedition, Haiti in 1915,
and France during WWI. DSC and Navy Cross recipient.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Iwo Jima on February 2021, 1945. He and his unit advanced uphill toward cliff where the
Japanese were causing devastating Marine casualties. When the
enemy fire became to intense for the unit to advance any further, he
went on alone to spot Japanese guns. Dunlap returned to his unit,
relayed the information, then placed himself in a position to help direct
the supporting fire.
December 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/recovered January 23, 1989.
March 18, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973
Delaware Representative 1971-77. Governor 1977-85
Delaware Representative 1971-77. Governor 1977-85
Military historian. General Eisenhower's press officer during WWII.
Books include: The Military Heritage of America, The Encyclopedia of
Military History, and Men of West Point
Military historian. Author of over 90 books some collaborated with his
father, Richard Dupuy. Committed suicide when he learned he had
pancreatic cancer. Books include: Hitler's Last Gamble and The
Compact History of the Civil War
Disgruntled army veteran known for firing 29 rifle rounds at the White
House on October 29, 1994. He was convicted of attempting to
assassinate President Clinton and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Convicted by Military Court Martial in the looting and theft of the Crown
Jewels of Hesse. Nash and Durant were married so Nash could not
testify against Durant.
Convicted by Military Court Martial in the looting and theft of the Crown
Jewels of Hesse. Nash and Durant were married so Nash could not
testify against Durant.
Minnesota Senator 1978-95. Investigated in 1990 by the Senate
Select Committee on Ethics over allegations that he had broken rules
restricting Senators' outside income, in particular by laundering about
$100,000 in speaking fees into book royalties. Denounced by
unanimous vote of the Senate in July 1990 for bringing "dishonor and
disrepute" to the body. Disbarred 1995. Pleaded guilty to five
misdemeanor counts of misusing his congressional expense account.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in the
Republic of Vietnam, October 17, 1967. While serving as a forward
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observer for his company, his battalion came under enemy attack.
Durham directed supporting enemy fire, even when severely wounded,
and administered first aid to the wounded until he died from his
wounds.
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
New Hampshire Senator 1975-81
Stage and screen actor. Works include: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The
Sting, Dog Day Afternoon, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,
Tootsie, Death of a Salesman, and To Be or Not To Be
Movie actor and director. Films include: To Kill a Mockingbird, The
Godfather, The Godfather II, A Civil Action, and Apocalypse Now
where he recited the line, "I love the smell of napalm in the morning."
Character portrayed by Jean Claude Van Damme in the movie Blood
Sport. Alleged "World Champion" martial arts expert who claimed
extensive marine combat experience which did not exist.
New Jersey Representative 1981-93
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Namur
Island, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands on February 1-2, 1944. In an
attempt to quicken the offensive against the Japanese, he pushed
himself and his men until victory was assured. He was directing an
attack against the final enemy forces when he was killed by machine
gun fire.
Missouri state attorney general 1961-65. Lieutenant Governor 196569. Senator 1968-87
Ambassador to Syria 1984-88
Pennsylvania Governor 1935-39. Emissary to the Balkans 1944.
Compiled information on the Katyn massacre and concluded the
Soviets were guilty of the attack. His report was suppressed and Nazi
Germany was blamed instead.
Massachusetts Representative 1975-93
Massachusetts Representative 1975-93
Secretary to the President. Deputy Secretary of Defense
North Carolina Senator 1981-86. His legs were paralyzed due to
polio. Committed suicide
Actor, producer, composer, and film director. Works include:
Unforgiven, Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Bird, Tarantula, A Fistful
of Dollars, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Paint Your Wagon, Dirty
Harry, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and In the Line of Fire. Westerns
and Action
Chairman Trade Expansion Act Advisory Committee. Ambassador
Chairman Trade Expansion Act Advisory Committee. Ambassador
Major General. Air Force Chief of Material Officer in charge of
supplying air craft and equipment during WWII
Administrator of GSA
Texas Representative 1967-81. Author of the War Powers Act and the
Toxic Substances Act.
Commanded the Zii Army Corps in ETO during WWII, 2nd Army,
USAREUR and 7th Army.
Was oldest living WWI veteran in Nebraska when he died at age 109
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. One of those identified by Philadelphia Tribune investigative
reporter as involved in the Van Dorn Incident. Incident in which a
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number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Guadalcanal on
September 13-14, 1942. Edson was a Marine General who trained
and led a battalion known as "Edson's Raiders" against the Japanese.
During a 10 hour Japanese attack on Henderson Field, he rallied and
led his troops, exposing himself to repeated enemy fire. After
Guadalcanal, he was promoted to command the 5th Marine Regiment,
then Chief of Staff for the Pacific Fleet Marine Force, and as
Commanding General of the Pacific Fleet Marine Forces' Service
Command. He served 44 months in the Pacific Combat zone. In
2001, historian James H. Alexander published Edson's Raiders: The
1st Marine Battalion in World War II.
Louisiana Representative 1965-72. Governor 1972-80, 1984-88,
1992-96. Charged in federal court in 1985 with racketeering involving
hospital licenses, his first trial ended in hung jury, acquitted in second
trial. Convicted in federal court in 2000 on seventeen counts of fraud
and racketeering over a scheme to extort money from applicants for
casino licenses, sentenced in 2001 to ten years in federal prison and
fined $250,000.
Captain of the USS Reuben James when it was torpedoed by the
German submarine U-552 near Iceland. The James was part of a
convoy escorting war materials to the United Kingdom.
Alabama Representative 1965-85
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Deputy Director, Office of Telecommunications Policy
Earned Distinguished Flying Cross during WWII. One of two top
advisors to President Nixon during the Watergate scandal. He
resigned April of 1973 and was convicted two years later for
obstruction of justice, conspiracy and perjury.
Commanding Officer 30th Regiment 1938-40. Superintendent West
Point 1940-42. Commanding General 77th Division 1942.
Commanding General XI Corps 1942. Commanding General I Corps
1942-44. Commanding General 8th Army 1944-48. Commander in
Chief Allied land Forces of Occupation, Japan 1945-48
Pennsylvania Representative 1967-79. Pleaded guilty in federal court
to conflict of interest charges, February 1979. Sentenced to five years
probation and fined $10,000.
Pennsylvania Representative 1967-79. Pleaded guilty in federal court
to conflict of interest charges, February 1979. Sentenced to five years
probation and fined $10,000.
President of Columbia University 1948-53; President of US 1953-61.
Portrait appeared on the US dollar coin 1971-78
Son of President Eisenhower. Ambassador to Belgium 1969-71.
Military historian
Brother of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Director of Information: US
Department of Agriculture 1928-41. Director of War Relocation
Authority 1942. President of Kansas State University 1943-50,
Pennsylvania States University 1950-56, The Johns Hopkins
University 1956-67, 1971-72
Ambassador to Afghanistan 1973-78
Ambassador to Afghanistan 1973-78
April 26, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Tenth Commandant of Marine Corps 1903-1910
Author of Tentative Manual for Landing Operations, the Marine Corps
amphibious assault doctrine. Predicted the Pacific War two decades
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before it began. Died under mysterious circumstances on the
Japanese-held island of Palau in the Caroline Islands. Some believe
he was assassinated by Imperial Japanese authorities for his criticism
of Japanese expansionist tendencies, other believe more natural
causes to blame, such as cirrhosis of the liver as Ellis is alleged to
have been an alcoholic.
Prominent historian and author: His Excellency: George Washington,
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, and American
Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. Ellis was the subject of
controversy in 2001 when it was revealed that he exaggerated his
involvement in the Vietnam War. He issued a public apology and was
suspended for one year from his teaching position at Mount Holyoke.
Naval Aviator #1
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Wake
Island December 8-23, 1941. Elrod was attached to the Marine
Fighting Squadron 211 engaging enemy bombers and warships. He
shot down 2 out of a flight of 22 hostile planes and engaged in strafing
runs of a large Japanese vessel, which sank. On the ground he
commanded one flank defending ammunition carriers, leading his men
until he fell, mortally wounded.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near Anomo,
New Guinea on July 11, 1944. His platoon was advancing up a jungle
trail when they came under enemy fire. The platoon leader was
wounded and Endl took command directing fire and trying to keep his
men together and into a clearing where they could fight the enemy.
When the enemy flanked them and cut off seven of his comrades, he
went forward alone and held off the enemy while the wounded were
evacuated. Refusing to leave four wounded on the trail, he carried
them one by one until he was mortally wounded. His actions helped
ensure a successful evacuation of all but one man.
Michigan Representative 1935-51
February 18, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains recovered/
returned April 11, 1991.
Execution. Shot for rape in Belgium. Part of the 451st Bombardment
Squadron 322nd Bombardment Group
Oklahoma Representative 1975-94
WWII Commander of 2nd Air Force who directed and executed
Operation Tidalwave, the low-level mass bomber attack on the Ploesti
oil complex in Romania August 1943.
Mayor of Gillette, Wyoming 1975-82, Wyoming Senator 1997WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Saipan
Island, Mariana Islands on June 25, 1944. When a Japanese soldier,
who had appeared to be dead, jumped up and hurled a grenadeEpperson threw himself on it to save the lives of his comrades.
Alabama Representative 1983-93
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift.
Illinois Representative 1965-85
Illinois Representative 1965-85
Actor often portrayed as a military or authority figure. Full Metal
Jacket (Gunnery Sergeant Hartman)
Commanded 3rd Marine Division at Iwo Jima
Pennsylvania Representative 1977-83
Pennsylvania Representative 1977-83
Execution. Shot for murder and rape in Italy. MTO
North Carolina Representative 1946-47. Senator 1954-74
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on a B29 on April 12, 1945.
Erwin was the radio operator on a B-29 leading an attack on
Koriyama, Japan. He had also been assigned the task of dropping the
phosphoresce smoke bombs that would act as a target. One of the
bombs he launched was faulty and exploded inside the plane striking
him in the face, burning off his nose and blinding him. Realizing the
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crew and plane would be lost if the bomb remained on board, he
picked it up and made his way to the copilot's window, where he threw
it out. By this point, Erwin was completely aflame and fell to the floor.
The pilot was able to pull the plane out of its dive and the crew saved.
Despite the surgeons' opinion, Erwin survived, undergoing 43
operations regaining his eyesight and the use of one arm.
Michigan Representative 1967-77. Senator 1976
Pennsylvania Congressman
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Haiphong, North Vietnam on April 20 and 26, 1967. He was a pilot in
Attack Squadron 192 on USS Ticonderoga. On a strike against two
thermal power plants, he provided warning about surface to air strike
groups, then neutralized said sites. On the 26th, he led an attack
against surface to air sites, during which his plane was seriously
damaged. He continued to attack before eventually leaving the area.
He apparently crashed, though neither he or his plane were found.
North Carolina Representative 1997February 5, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
Washington Governor 1965-77. Senator 1983-89
Evans went to a police station during the Dahmer case and confessed
to 60 killings. 14 of the murders he claimed checked out across a
variety of states including Washington who believed for a time they
had the "Green River Killer". He agreed to show police the graves in
exchange for the death penalty.
Evans went to a police station during the Dahmer case and confessed
to 60 killings. 14 of the murders he claimed checked out across a
variety of states including Washington who believed for a time they
had the "Green River Killer". He agreed to show police the graves in
exchange for the death penalty.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action aboard the
USS Johnston on October 25, 1944 during the Battle of the Philippine
Sea. As Commander of the Johnston, he, though seriously wounded
early in the engagement, led his men through three hours of fierce
combat, until his ship lay dead in the water.
Early Marine Aviator
Colorado Representative 1965-79
Colorado Representative 1965-79
One of 100 crew killed when the USS Reuben James was torpedoed
by the German submarine U-552 near Iceland. The James was part of
a convoy escorting war materials to the United Kingdom.
Illinois Representative 1983Journalist best known for his syndicated column and television
partnership with Robert Novak
Commanding General 5th Air Force during Korean War and Tactical
Air Command 1959-61.
Movie and TV actor appeared in Medical Center, Surfside 6, Airplane
II, Melrose Place, and Star Command
Movie and TV actor appeared in Medical Center, Surfside 6, Airplane
II, Melrose Place, and Star Command
Alabama Representative 1993Attorney at Nuremberg War Crimes. Trial assigned to defend Waffen
SS Soldiers accused of Malmedy Massacre.
One of the Everly Brothers. Rock and roll performers who were highly
successful in the 1950's. "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and
"(All I Have to Do Is) Dream"
One of the Everly Brothers. Rock and roll performers who were highly
successful in the 1950's. "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and
"(All I Have to Do Is) Dream"
One of the Everly Brothers. Rock and roll performers who were highly
successful in the 1950's. "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," and
"(All I Have to Do Is) Dream"
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Mayor of Fayette, Mississippi. NAACP Field Secretary and civil rights
activist. Byron de la Beckwith was convicted in 1994 of his
assassination
Nebraska Governor 1971-79. Senator 1979-97
Photographer assigned to General Douglas MacArthur during WWII.
Took picture of MacArthur wading ashore at Leyte, P.I. October 20,
1944
Actor and first husband of Joan Crawford. With the outbreak of WWII,
he enlisted again in the Navy and was posted to Lord Mountbatten's
combined operations staff, where he devised gadgetry intended to
confuse the Germans and was involved in several planned commando
raids. Not content with staff work, he commanded and led a
commando assault on the Casquet Lighthouse on the coast of France
in September 1942. Two months later, he conducted a desert raid on
Sened Station in North Africa. In September, 1943, he and 4 others
conducted a commando raid on Ventotene, and Italian Island off Sicily,
to capture a German radar station. Fairbanks also commanded a
detachment of PT Boats that sailed toward the coast of France to
deceive the Germans into believing an invasion was imminent.
North Carolina Governor 1984. Senator 1993-99
In charge of restitution of works of art collected by Hitler and other
Nazis to their rightful owners.
February 12, 1951 MIA in Korea. One of 6 men whose dog tags were
tuned over by North Korean government in May 1992 along with
remains.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Okinawa
on May 7, 1945. His men were in a drainage ditch, defending against
a Japanese assault when a grenade landed among the marines.
Fardy threw himself on the grenade to absorb the impact.
Ambassador to Dominican Republic 1957-60, Panama 1960-63,
Pakistan 1969-72, Iran 1972-73
Ambassador to Dominican Republic 1957-60, Panama 1960-63,
Pakistan 1969-72, Iran 1972-73
Ran Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1928 campaign for New York Governor as
well as aiding in Roosevelt's 1932 Presidential campaign. Postmaster
General 1933-40. Remembered for saying, "As Maine goes, so goes
Vermont" after Roosevelt's 1936 victory over Alf Landon
Commandant Coast Guard 1946-1949
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
Actor. BJ Hunnicut on M*A*S*H
Delegate for the Territory of Hawaii 1934-42
Florida Representative 1955-93. Received Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1998
Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy
New York Representative 1939-41, 1943-45
New Jersey Representative 1937-50. Pleaded no contest to charge of
embezzlement and served prison time.
Syndicated comic-strip cartoonist and author. Pulitzer Prize for
editorial cartooning in The Village Voice 1986. Inducted into the
Comic Book Hall of Fame. He is also a screenwriter (Carnal
Knowledge) and illustrator for children's books.
Major League Baseball pitcher and Hall of Famer. Played for the
Cleveland Indians for 18 years.
Military secretary to General Douglas MacArthur and Secretary
General, Allied Council, GHQ, SCAP
Former performer with the Ziegfeld Follies. Star on KPLR-TV as
Captain Eleven, a children's cartoon show of the 1950s and 60s
Pennsylvania Representative 1939-63
Bombardier on the Enola Gay when the Atomic Bomb was dropped on
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Roman Catholic priest suspended from the priesthood based upon
accusations of a former alter boy in St. Louis. Ferraro also gained
national notoriety in 1986 for telling a fifth grade student that Santa
Claus was dead.
Ambassador to Djibouti 1985-87.
Conductor Boston Pops
Judge US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit 1971-76
Judge US Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit 1971-76
Grandson of Marshall Field-founder of Marshall Field and Co. Owner
of the newspaper New York PM 1940-48, Chicago Times. Started the
Chicago Sun
Rank of Ambassador. US representative to Committee on
Disarmament
February 13, 1951 MIA in Korea. One of 6 men whose dog tags were
tuned over by North Korean government in May 1992 along with
remains.
March 30, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered August 14, 1985
Pathologist who participated in the Kennedy autopsy
Illinois Representative 1961-83
Illinois Representative 1961-83
Ambassador to Belgium 1974-77; President of Firestone Tire &
Rubber
Ambassador to Belgium 1974-77; President of Firestone Tire &
Rubber
Artist
New York Representative 1920-45, Opponent of FDR and the New
Deal. Grandson of Hamilton Fish I, US Congressman, Senator, and
Secretary of State. Son of Hamilton Fish II, US Congressman. Father
of Hamilton Fish IV, Congressman from New York. Grandfather of
Hamilton Fish V.
New York Representative 1969-95
New York Representative 1969-95
Real-life inspiration for the movie Antwone Fisher, 2002, which was
directed by Denzel Washington.
February 12, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
11, 1969
Invented many mechanical and electrical devices during his service in
the Navy.
Indiana Representative 1975-83
Indiana Representative 1975-83
Rescue swimmer
November 30, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/
recovered March 26, 1989
Author. Works include: The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, and
The Beautiful and Damned.
Actor. First major American celebrity known to have died from an
AIDS-related illness. He was an aircraft mechanic in WWII stationed
in the Philippines. He was responsible for the collision of two aircraft
on the ground, severely damaging one of the craft. Films include:
Giant, Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back, Send Me No Flowers, and
Seconds.
Deputy Attorney General
Ambassador and Assistant to the President, name withdrawn for
Ambassadorship and resigned as Assistant to the President
Ambassador and Assistant to the President, name withdrawn for
Ambassadorship and resigned as Assistant to the President
Served with F. Scott Fitzgerald during WWI. May have served as the
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template for the character Jay Gatsby in Fitzgerald's novel The Great
Gatsby.
Navy admiral during WWI and WWII. Operational commander at the
Battle of the Coral Sea 1942, the prelude to the Battle of Midway
First female B-52 pilot. Given an under Honorable Conditions
Discharge in lieu of court martial for adultery, 1997.
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
July 21, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Nursing student who shot three University of Arizona faculty members
to death before killing himself.
New Jersey Representative 1975-90. Governor 1990-94
Employed as a WD Civilian by OMGUS immediately upon release
from active duty. Murdered by Soviet Military Police in the Russian
Zone of Berlin on election day in that zone.
US Representative to Committee on Disarmament, rank of
Ambassador
US Representative to Committee on Disarmament, rank of
Ambassador
Alabama Representative 1969-79
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action along the coast of China
from December 19, 1944 to February 15, 1945. Fluckey was the
Commander of the USS Barb, which was completing its 11th war
patrol along the China coast during that time. Fluckey's daring and
steady leadership saw the destruction of several Japanese ships,
damaging many others, and safely bringing the Barb out of each
engagement.
Magazine publisher and head of Larry Flynt Publications which
publishes, among others, Hustler, In 1978, outside a courthouse in
Georgia, Flynt and his lawyer were shot by Joseph Paul Franklin who
claimed to be outraged by interracial photos in Hustler. The incident
left Flynt paralyzed from the waist down.
Magazine publisher and head of Larry Flynt Publications which
publishes, among others, Hustler, In 1978, outside a courthouse in
Georgia, Flynt and his lawyer were shot by Joseph Paul Franklin who
claimed to be outraged by interracial photos in Hustler. The incident
left Flynt paralyzed from the waist down.
Rhode Island Representative 1941-44, 1945-67
Vietnam POW Returnee
Washington Representative 1965-95. Ambassador to Japan 19972001
Actor. Films include: Young Mr. Lincoln, Mister Roberts, The Grapes
of Wrath, and On Golden Pond.
Baseball player. Chicago Cubs 1951-57, Pittsburgh Pirates 1957,
Cincinnati Redlegs 1958
Hawaii territorial House of Representatives 1939-54; Hawaii Senator
1959-77; first Senator of Asian Ancestry.
Hawaii territorial House of Representatives 1939-54; Hawaii Senator
1959-77; first Senator of Asian Ancestry.
Historian known for his participation and commentary in Ken Burns'
"Civil War" documentary and his three volume Civil War history.
Historian known for his participation and commentary in Ken Burns'
"Civil War" documentary and his three volume Civil War history.
First Director of the Veterans Bureau in Harding Administration
Founder and publisher of Forbes magazine. Set six world records in
hot air ballooning and was first person to fly coast to coast in a single
balloon.
Son of Henry Ford I and Clara Bryand. First secretary of Ford Motor
Co. President of Ford Motor Co. 1921-43.
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Actor. Films include: Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence, Gilda, A
Stolen Life, Blackboard Jungle, Pocketful of Miracles, and Superman.
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Son of Edsel Ford and grandson of Henry Ford. President of Ford
Motor Company 1945-60
Director. Head of Photographic unit during WWII. Filmed the
departure of Doolittle's Raiders to attack Tokyo on April 18, 1942.
Wounded while filming Battle of Midway. Awarded two Oscars for
Battle of Midway and December 7th
Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky 1967-71. Governor 1971-74.
Senator 1974-99.
Michigan Representative 1965-95
Michigan Representative 1965-95
Michigan Representative 1965-95
Screenwriter and film producer. Films include: Champion, High Noon,
and The Bridge on the River Kwai. In the 1950's, Foreman was
blacklisted by the Hollywood studio bosses for being an
"uncooperative witness" for the House Committee on Un-American
Activities. Foreman had been a member of the American Communist
Party during the 1930's, but become disillusioned with the Party and
quit. He and others also blacklisted moved to England to continue
writing under pseudonyms.
Texas Representative 1963-65. New Mexico Representative 1969-71
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Michigan Representative 1949-73. Vice President of United States
1973-74. 38th President of United States 1974-77. Shot in two
separate incidents in San Francisco in September 1975. Sept. 5,
Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, follower of Charles Manson, fired a pistol
at close range, but the gun misfired. Sept. 22, Sara Jane Moore fired,
but the shot was deflected by a bystander. Both were convicted and
sentenced to life in prison. Ford received Medal of Freedom 1999.
Michigan Representative 1949-73. Vice President of United States
1973-74. 38th President of United States 1974-77. Shot in two
separate incidents in San Francisco in September 1975. Sept. 5,
Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, follower of Charles Manson, fired a pistol
at close range, but the gun misfired. Sept. 22, Sara Jane Moore fired,
but the shot was deflected by a bystander. Both were convicted and
sentenced to life in prison. Ford received Medal of Freedom 1999.
Actor. Films include: Heaven with a Barbed Wire Fence, Gilda, A
Stolen Life, Blackboard Jungle, Pocketful of Miracles, and Superman.
Court-martialed in England with Tracey Bryant for killing a black
soldier. Sentence was life imprisonment.
Chaplain aboard the USS New Orleans December 7, 1941. When
asked to say a prayer, Forgy uttered "Praise the Lord, and pass the
ammunition."
Secretary of the Navy 1944-49. He was admitted into Bethesda Naval
Hospital shortly after resigning and diagnosed with depression. His
body was found little over a month later on a third story roof (his room
was on the 16th floor), an apparent suicide. There are various
conspiracy theories surrounding his death, including his exact cause of
death, that a bathrobe sash was found around his neck, and his
suicide note.
Special Assistant for the Modern Volunteer Army. Had leadership
responsibility for implementation of Nixon's All-Volunteer Army policy
Justice of US Supreme Court 1965-69
Eighth husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Involved as material witness and possible co-conspirator with Timothy
McVeigh in Oklahoma City bombing April 19, 1995.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Pacific 1942. Captain
Foss shot down 23 Japanese planes and led other successful
missions.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near Con
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Thien on October 14, 1967. Foster threw himself on a grenade to
save the lives of five comrades.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Okinawa
on May 2, 1945. He and another marine were dug in and engaged in
a hand grenade duel with enemy soldiers. An enemy grenade landed
in the fox hole beyond reach. Foster dived onto the missile absorbing
the charge. Though mortally wounded, he handed his remaining two
grenades to his comrade as said, "Make them count."
Founder of the Army Air Corps. 1910, he was the Army's only pilot.
Commanded the 1st Aero Squadron and participated in the Pancho
Villa Expedition 1916. First to fly more than 100 miles non-stop. First
to operate a radio in flight.
North Carolina Representative 1953-83
Georgia Representative 1977-87. Senator 1987-93. Ambassador to
Saudi Arabia 1996Awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star on December 7, 1941 at
Hickamfield, T.H.
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Was on the USS Arizona when it was attacked by the Japanese during
their attack on Pearl Harbor. Was recommended for the Medal of
Honor for his actions during the attack, but the recommendation was
rejected.
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Sommocolonia, Italy on December 26, 1944. An enemy infiltration and
attack of Sommocolonia forced US troops to withdraw from the town.
Fox and other members of his party volunteered to remain behind and
help direct defensive artillery fire. The Germans got closer to his
position and he continued to call for adjustments in artillery fire until he
was warned that the next barrage would bring the artillery on top of his
position. He insisted on the last adjustment. The citizens of
Sommocolonia, Italy erected a monument to nine men who were killed
in the barrage-eight Italian soldiers and Lieutenant Fox. Fox was one
of seven African-American soldiers who had their Medals upgraded in
1997.
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Ambassador to Trinidad and Tabago 1977
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Ambassador to Trinidad and Tabago 1977
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions at the Quang Tri
Province, Republic of Vietnam on February 22, 1969. When his
company came under enemy fire, he devised a plan of attack.
Directing the activity of his company, he neutralized one enemy
position and coordinated aircraft support with his men's activities.
July 12, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
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US Director of the Asian Development Bank, rank of Ambassador
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Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. One of those identified by Philadelphia Tribune investigative
reporter as involved in the Van Dorn Incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Mississippi Representative 1983-87
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Minnesota Representative 1963-79. Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Minnesota Representative 1963-79. Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota
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General and commander of the "Devil's Brigade," a combined US and
Canadian force who fought the Germans in Italy during WWII.
Received eight Purple Hearts for service during WWII
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Actor and director known for such films as: Driving Miss Daisy, The
Shawshank Redemption, Batman Begins, Se7en, Outbreak, Glory,
Unforgiven, and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Four Star General
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Astronaut. Killed when a goose smashed through the cockpit of his jet
and caused him to eject from the craft. His parachute did not open
properly due to his proximity to the ground.
New Jersey Representative 1953-75
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New Jersey Representative 1995Minnesota Representative 1971-91
Minnesota Representative 1971-91
Florida Representative 1969-79
April 2, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered February 8, 1993
Wisconsin Representative 1973-75
Texas Representative 1975-2005
Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Vera Cruz,
Mexico on April 21-22, 1914.
Detective in the Los Angeles Police Department who found the bloody
glove linking O.J. Simpson to the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown
Simpson
High altitude balloon pilot/parachutist written about in AF History,
Roswell Report: Case Closed, as man with head injury causing him to
look like an "alien."
Pennsylvania Representative 1945-71
Pennsylvania Representative 1945-71
Tennessee Representative 1963-75. Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee
1975-87
Tennessee Representative 1963-75. Mayor of Nashville, Tennessee
1975-87
Creator and host of Candid Camera 1951-54, 1960-66 on CBS and
Candid Microphone on ABC radio.
Florida Representative 1963-87
WWII Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Highest ranking
survivor of the Arizona, directed fire and rescue teams until the ship
had to be abandoned. He later reached the rank of Rear Admiral.
Director of the Women Veterans Programs Office for the Department
of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C.
Baseball player.
Member of the white-supremacist group, Aryan Nations who attempted
a mass murder August 10, 1999. He attacked a daycare of North
Valley Jewish Community Center, Los Angeles injuring three children,
a counselor, and a receptionist. A US Postal carrier of Filipino origin
was killed.
Japanese language interpreter for the 2nd Marine Division that
assaulted Saipan and repeatedly risked his life to talk to Japanese
civilians and military into surrendering rather than committing suicide.
Gabaldon is personally credited with capturing more than half of the
2000 Japanese taken between June 15 and August 1, 1944.
Japanese language interpreter for the 2nd Marine Division that
assaulted Saipan and repeatedly risked his life to talk to Japanese
civilians and military into surrendering rather than committing suicide.
Gabaldon is personally credited with capturing more than half of the
2000 Japanese taken between June 15 and August 1, 1944.
Actor who appeared in 92 movies including: Gone With the Wind and
It Happened One Night
Highest ranking Ace in European Theater of Operations also an Ace in
Korea. Had 37 kills in both WWII and Korea.
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Korea. Had 37 kills in both WWII and Korea.
One of the Marines who raised the flag on Iwo Jima
Assigned 364th Infantry Regiment. Served with Regiment throughout
war. Was at Camp Van Dorn in 1943 and helped to quell rebellion of
troops in May of that year.
Retired as a full admiral in 1970, he was a submarine officer from
1935 until post-war years. Commanded USS Halibut during WWII,
awarded Navy Cross and Silver Star
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Solomon Islands
during WWII. Galer led his squadron in aerial raids against Japanese
forces. Over 29 days, he shot down 11 enemy bomber and fighter
aircraft himself, his squad-27 Japanese planes.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Solomon Islands
during WWII. Galer led his squadron in aerial raids against Japanese
forces. Over 29 days, he shot down 11 enemy bomber and fighter
aircraft himself, his squad-27 Japanese planes.
Admiral. Commanded or the escort carrier USS Guadalcanal. Led the
taskforce that captured U-505, the only foreign man-of-war captured,
in battle, on the high seas by the United States Navy since the War of
1812.
New Jersey Representative 1985-94
4th Director of WAC 1953-57
Georgia Senator 1971-72
Postal Rate Commission Chairman
Iowa Representative 1995-2003
Major League Baseball catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh
Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and New York Giants. After he retired from
baseball, he became a baseball announcer, a host for The Today
Show, and various game shows.
Grateful Dead' musician/singer/songwriter.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Grosshau, Germany
on November 27, 1944. While wounded, Garcia took out two enemy
emplacements allowing his company to advance and obtain their
objective.
New York Representative 1978-90
First Army nurse killed in WWII
North Carolina Representative 1967-69. Lieutenant Governor of North
Carolina 1989-93
US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare 1965-68. Received
the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1964
US Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare 1965-68. Received
the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1964
Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah 1971-74. Senator 1975-93. Flew on
space shuttle Discovery April 1985
Mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah 1971-74. Senator 1975-93. Flew on
space shuttle Discovery April 1985
First Reconstruction Administrator for Iraq 2003. Served briefly
DOD General Counsel
Marine who was a POW/ MIA in Vietnam since 1965, was still in North
Vietnam in 1979 and asked a UN representative to help him return to
the US. Court Martialled upon his return for going AWOL, Deserting,
and being an enemy Collaborator.
Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department 1978-92. Chief during
Rodney King and O.J. Simpson trials
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 1991-93
Became the youngest Division commander since the Civil War, 1944.
Military strategist, he advocated the use of mobility in warfare and saw
airpower as a major way to contribute to that. Ambassador to France
1961
Member of Torpedo Squadron 8 operating from the USS Hornet (CV-
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8) in the Pacific Theater during WWII. During the Battle of Midway, his
entire squadron was killed, leaving Gay to witness the battle from a life
raft. He was the only American to observe the dive bombing attack
that destroyed three of the four Japanese carriers there.
Commander of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Singer, arranger, musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and
record producer. Motown artist, songs include Stubborn Kind of
Fellow, How Sweet It Is, and I Heard It Through the Grapevine.
Pennsylvania Representative 1969-93
Pennsylvania Representative 1969-93
Fighter pilot killed over Korea. Air Force Base in Kansas City, Mo. renamed in his honor.
Fighter pilot killed over Korea. Air Force Base in Kansas City, Mo. renamed in his honor.
Fifth Marine officer to complete pilot training 1917. Led the invasion of
Guan and the capture of the southern Palau Islands in 1944. Led the
Marines in assault on Okinawa 1945. First Marine officer to command
a field army 1945.
Author and illustrator known largely for his children's books such as:
The Cat in the Hat, The Lorax, and Green Eggs and Ham
Pennsylvania Representative 1983-2003
Marine who filmed the raising of the second American Flag on Mount
Suribachi on Iwo Jima February 23, 1945. He was shot nine days
later by Japanese soldiers hiding in a cave. The cave was bulldozed
and his body not recovered.
Office of Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1946-recalled to HQ, AF in 1955
Missouri Representative 1977Founder of the Gerber Product Company. His daughter Sally was ill
as a child and a doctor recommended a diet of fruits and vegetables.
Presidential advisor during the administrations of Nixon, Ford, and
Reagan. Editor at U.S. News & World Report
Served with F. Scott Fitzgerald during WWI. May have served as the
template for the character Jay Gatsby in Fitzgerald's novel The Great
Gatsby.
Commanded V Corps during Battle of the Bulge, WWII. Later the 15th
Army.
Journalist and advocate of working class political representation
South Carolina Representative 1964-76
South Carolina Representative 1964-76
Connecticut Representative 1959-81
Florida Representative 1963-97
Execution.
News anchorman
Execution. Shot for the murder of a guard in Louisiana. The guard
was killed when Gibson and another prisoner escaped confinement.
Spent two years on the run.
Chaplain of 364th Infantry at Papago Park, Camp Van Dorn, and Adak
Island, Aleutians
Maryland Representative 1991WWII General. Commanding General of the Fourth Air Force 1943.
Assistant to Chief of the Air Staff, then Chief 1943-45. Commander of
US Army Air Forces Pacific Ocean Areas 1945. Commanding General
of US Strategic Air Forces Pacific 1945-46
Ohio Representative 1965-67. Governor 1971-75. Administrator for
US Agency for International Development 1977-79. Director of
Institute for Public Policy 1979-86.
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Ohio Representative 1965-67. Governor 1971-75. Administrator for
US Agency for International Development 1977-79. Director of
Institute for Public Policy 1979-86.
Oho Representative 1989Inspector General, GSA
New York Representative 1973-2003
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on the USS
Growler on February 7, 1943. The Growler was a submarine patrolling
the Southwest Pacific. On the night in question, an enemy gunboat
closed range and prepared to ram the sub. Gilmore, commander at
the time, maneuvered to avoid crash and instead rammed the
attacker. His final orders were to "Take her down," Gilmore, severely
wounded refused to clear the bridge to the safely below. The Growler
was damaged, but made it safely to port.
Co-founder of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard
Attorney at Law who was the lawyer for Monica Lewinsky, former
White House intern who suggested improper activity by President
Clinton
Reputedly first victim of Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19,
though not a fatality
Astronaut. Killed in an automobile accident. Member of the "Original
19" group of astronauts.
Astronaut, first American to orbit the earth, February 1962. Ohio
Senator 1975-99
Goat that served as mascot aboard the USS Atlanta and the USS
Prairie.
Pioneer of Aerial and Space photography systems. Inducted into the
International Aerospace Hall of Fame 1976
Sports writer
Broadcaster and entertainer.
Broadcaster and entertainer.
Broadcaster and entertainer.
Broadcaster and entertainer.
Broadcaster and entertainer.
Ambassador to Congo (Leopoldville) 1964-66; Laos 1969-73; Lebanon
1974-76.
Comedian: television, motion pictures, and radio
Was lost and presumed dead in crash during espionage flight July 1,
1960 in Barents Sea Area. Flight with John R McKone and Freeman
B. Olmstead captured and imprisoned in Lebyanka Prison, Moscow.
Released January 1961.
Ambassador to India 1977-80
Gohmert, Louie Texas Representative 2005US Secretary of Labor 1961-62. Justice of US Supreme Court 196265. United Nations US Representative 1965-68. Ambassador 197778. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom 1978
Arizona Senator 1953-65, 1969-87. Received Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1986.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Okinawa
on April 15, 1945. Aided his observation team in directing artillery fire
on a Japanese stronghold at Mount Yaetake. When an enemy
grenade landed near his group, he sacrificed his life to save his
comrades.
Tennis player. Dominated pro tour 1950-61. 1969, played the longest
Wimbledon match ever, 5:12, beating Charlie Pasarell.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near Thua
Thien, Republic of Vietnam on February 4, 1968. While moving
toward Hue City, his troops came under heavy enemy fire. He
maneuvered his platoon and directed their fire to clear the area of
snipers. Just south of Hue, they were again hit by enemy fire. When
one of his marines was hit and fell in an exposed area, Gonzalez ran
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to his assistance. Despite receiving injuries, he carried his comrade to
safety. He next led his troops against and enemy bunker, receiving
more injuries. The resistance continued on into the following day,
Gonzalez led his men, directing them until he fell mortally wounded.
Goode, Virgil H, Jr Virginia Representative 1997New York Representative 1959-68; New York Senator 1968-71.
New York Representative 1959-68; New York Senator 1968-71.
Pennsylvania Representative 1975-2001.
Served during Civil War and into 20th Century. Unique and unusual
record
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Tennessee Representative 1985Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Mogadishu,
Somalia on October 3, 1993. Gordon was part of a sniper team
providing fire during assaults. He and another sniper, Randall
Shughart, requested to be inserted in a position to protect four
wounded personnel. They made there way to the crashed helicopter
and pulled out the pilot, provided covering fire to repel enemy forces.
The pilot was saved, but both snipers were lost.
Execution. Hanged for assaulting and killing a soldier in France. ETO
Founder of Motown Records, 1959. Signed such artists as Mary
Wells, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Four Tops,
and Stevie Wonder
Tennessee Representative 1977-85. Senator 1985-93. Vice
President of the United States 1993-2001
Uncle of Al Gore. WWI veteran whom Gore claimed suffered from
mustard gas exposure during the war
Actor and comedian. Works include: The Riddler on the Batman
television series, Where the Boys Are, Skidoo, Jimmy, Guys and Dolls,
and Say Goodnight Gracie
Washington Senator 1981-87, 1989-2001
Florida Representative 1989-2004. Director of Central Intelligence
2004
February 1, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973
February 5, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
Commandant 1982-1986
March 9, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 18,
1967
Youngest United States serviceman during WWII, he enlisted in the
Navy at age 12 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was
wounded at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal while helping in fire
control aboard the USS South Dakota. He was awarded the Bronze
star and the Purple Heart for his actions, but when his mother later
revealed his age, they were revoked and Graham was thrown in the
brig and dishonorably discharged for lying about his age. After a fight,
he was awarded an honorable discharge in 1978, his disability and
back pay was received in 1988, and his Purple Heart was reinstated
two years after his death. Subject of the TV movie Too Young the
Hero.
Youngest United States serviceman during WWII, he enlisted in the
Navy at age 12 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was
wounded at the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal while helping in fire
control aboard the USS South Dakota. He was awarded the Bronze
star and the Purple Heart for his actions, but when his mother later
revealed his age, they were revoked and Graham was thrown in the
brig and dishonorably discharged for lying about his age. After a fight,
he was awarded an honorable discharge in 1978, his disability and
back pay was received in 1988, and his Purple Heart was reinstated
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two years after his death. Subject of the TV movie Too Young the
Hero.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in
Republic of Vietnam on June 2, 1967. When his company came under
fierce enemy fire, he led a small assault group to take out two hidden
machine gun positions. When it became apparent that the second
position would not be silenced, and evacuation was ordered. Graham
remained behind to protect a wounded man who could not be moved.
Football player and coach
Publisher of Washington "Post" from 1946-63. Committed suicide.
Ambassador to Upper Volta 1974-78
Ambassador to Upper Volta 1974-78
African American educator, author, businessman and speaker as well
as long-time companion of Oprah Winfrey.
Inducted into Ranger Hall of Fame, served as Airborne/Ranger in
WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Execution. Hanged for murder in Italy. MTO
Grandson of President Grant. Served in both WWI and WWII.
Chairman of the National Park and Planning Commission in
Washington. Vice President of George Washington University 194651
Cartoonist for Stars and Stripes during Vietnam
General Officer per Shrader
Alaska Senator 1969-81
First African-American promoted to Admiral rank in US Navy
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in the
Republic of Vietnam on February 16, 1968. While on patrol, Grave
and the others with him observed seven enemy soldiers approaching.
After fire had ceased, he and two others searched the area and came
under heavy enemy fire. . He requested air support and after killing
some of the enemy soldiers moved his patrol to the extraction point,
where they came under enemy fire again. Graves once again directed
air strikes and moved his men to a new landing zone. While loading
the helicopters, Graves noticed one wounded who had not embarked.
Enemy fire, however, hit the second helicopter and all aboard were
killed.
Twenty-ninth Commandant of the Marine Corps
Illinois Representative 1955-75, 1985-89
Assistant Attorney General 1971-72. Acting Director FBI 1972-73
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Execution. Hanged for the murder of a soldier in France. ETO
US Consul General in Hong Kong 1961-63; Ambassador to Indonesia
1965-69, Australia 1973-75, Nauru 1974-76
US Consul General in Hong Kong 1961-63; Ambassador to Indonesia
1965-69, Australia 1973-75, Nauru 1974-76
New York Representative 1978-93
Baseball player. Played for the Detroit Tigers 1930-46 and the
Pittsburgh Pirates 1947. Inducted into the Hall of Fame 1956.
Execution. Hanged with three others for the assault and/or rape of two
Army nurses.
Twenty-third Commandant of the Marine Corps 1964-67
Actor. Films include: The Scarlet Hour, X-15, PT 109, The Sons of
Katie Elder, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, and Miracle on 34th
Street.
August 25, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned May 26,
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Iowa Representative 1965-67. Deputy director of Democratic National
Committee 1970-72. Filed the original complaint that led to the
Watergate investigation.
Mississippi Representative 1968-73
Christian terrorist who murdered Dr. David Gunn, an abortion provider,
on March 11, 1993
Michigan Representative 1957-66. Senator 1966-79
First US Airman to be killed in the line of duty during WWII
General officer who led the Marines at Guadalcanal.
Former Director of Lambert International Airport. Official with FAA
Mercenary in Angola, imprisoned in Angola
Baseball player. New York Giants 1946, Detroit Tigers 1949, Chicago
White Sox 1952, Boston Red Sox 1953, New York Giants 1953-57,
San Francisco Giants 1958, St. Louis Cardinals 1959
One of the first American astronauts, first to go into space twice. One
of the first to die in the US space program, during the Apollo 1 fire.
Nebraska Governor 1941-47, Senator 1952-54
Army General. Commanded 14th Corps throughout it's WWII
campaigns in South Pacific and Philippines. Served as machine-gun
officer of the 84th Division during WWI.
US Postmaster General 1963-65. Ambassador to Poland 1965-68
High official of the Red Cross. Awarded Presidential Medal of
Freedom by Harry Truman for his work in Korea During the UN action
there
Iowa Representative 1949-75
Actor and singer. Appeared in: Johnny O'clock, Broken Arrow, The
Battle of Apache Pass, Man in the Shadow, Foxfire and Merrill's
Marauders
Ambassador to Zaire 1984-87
New York Representative 1963-75
Archivist of US
Army General. Director of the Manhattan Project
First Air Surgeon (Surgeon General) of the US Air Force. Crucial in
development of medical for air crew on long range, high altitude
bombing missions in WWII.
Retired Major General - court martialled in 1952 for security violations
during Cold War. Specifically having a personal diary stolen in
Moscow and "war-mongering" statements being released in the press.
WWII General. Director War Plans Army War College 1935-36.
Commanding Officer 26th Cavalry Regiment 1938-40. Commanding
General Philippine Department 1940-42. Commanding General 6th
Corps Area 1942-43. Deputy Chief of Staff Army Service Forces
1943. Commanding General 1st Army 1943. General Officer
Commander in Chief Eastern Defense Command 1943-45.
New Jersey Representative 1979-93
Actor. Most famous for TV series Baretta. Other films include: The
Purple Gang, Ensign Pulver, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and In
Cold Blood. Arrested April 18, 2002 in connection with the murder of
his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. He was charged with one count of
murder with special circumstances, two counts of solicitation of
murder, and one count of murder conspiracy. He pled not guilty. He
was acquitted March 2005. Bakley's four children filed a civil suit
against him for wrongful death and were awarded $30 million. Blake
filed for bankruptcy February 2006.
Maryland Representative 1967-77
Execution. Hanged for the rape and murder of a fifteen year old in
England. ETO
Cousin of Winston Churchill and a member of OSS team that landed in
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March 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 4,
1969
January 14, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
February 12, 1973.
Staff assistant Sub Committee on Treasury, Post Office and
Courthouse Appropriations Committee
Officially recognized as the last soldier in the AEF killed in WWI before
the ceasefire at 11:00 am on November 11, 1918
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Bougainvile Island on November 9, 1943. He and another marine
where in a shallow fox hole defending against advancing Japanese
forces. When a grenade landed in their foxhole, he pushed his
comrade to the side and absorbed the force of the explosion with his
body.
November 27, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
January 6, 1969
Singer and Social Reformer. "So Long, It's Been Good to Know You,"
Pastures of Plenty," "1913 Massacre," and "Union Maid."
Comedian and actor. Works include: Lunatics and Lovers, Stanley,
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, The Love Bug, Bud and Lou, and
The Little Mermaid
Actor. Films include: Lilith, Bonnie and Clyde, The French Connection,
Unforgiven, Runaway Jury, Behind Enemy Lines, and The Birdcage.
Author of About Face and Hazardous Duty. Columnist for
"Newsweek"
Georgia Representative 1961-73
Minnesota Representative 1975-83
Minnesota Representative 1975-83
Nebraska Senator 1997Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions on August 7, 1971. He
was team leader of a reconnaissance team in enemy territory when
they came under attack. The team repelled the first onslaught and he
deployed his men to better defensive locations. Hagen constantly
exposed himself to enemy fire while moving around the perimeter,
rallying his men, restocking ammo, and returning fire. When an
enemy rocket destroyed one of their bunkers, Hagen crawled through
enemy fire in an attempt to reach the bunker.
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report. Hagen claims that his
current neuro-muscular problems are caused by alleged exposure to
the nerve gas "Sarin" during the operation.
Actor most famous for playing J.R. Ewing on the TV soap opera
Dallas.
Military Assistant to the Presidential Assistant for National Security
Affairs, Henry Kissinger 1969-70. Deputy Assistant to the President
for National Security Affairs 1970-73. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
1973. White House Chief of Staff. SACEUR and CinCUSEUR 197479. Secretary of State 1981-82.
Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration 1961-65. Father of
Queen Noor of Jordan
Administrator of Federal Aviation Administration 1961-65. Father of
Queen Noor of Jordan
Author. Most noted for Roots: The Saga of an American Family. In
1978 plagiarism charges were brought against him to which he settled
out of court. Hales admitted to copying large passages of Roots from
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Florida Representative 1953-77. Former president and director of
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
Right waist gunner on Colin Kelly's B-17 when the plane was shot
down. After being shot down, he was picked up and served with
Philippine guerillas before rejoining US forces.
Died in the USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Died in the USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Coast Guard who aided Elmer Stone in the NC Transatlantic flight.
Instrumental in est. aviation in the CG
Texas Representative 1981Died of an accidental gunshot wound in North Africa. Hall had shot
and killed another soldier and was scheduled to be dishonorably
discharged and imprisoned for life in the United States. While enroute
aboard a train, other prisoners were attempting to escape their
wooden boxcar by trying to saw through the wall. The guard fired
warning shots which ricocheted and struck Hall in the stomach and
chest. It was determined that he had not been trying to escape.
3rd Director of Women's Army Corps. Director at the time it became
part of the US Army and first woman to officially join the US Army.
Indiana Representative 1935-69; delegate to Republican National
Convention from Indiana 1936, 1940, 1944, 1948.
Commanded the US Third Fleet in the Pacific during much of WWII
Commanded the US Third Fleet in the Pacific during much of WWII
Aviation Pioneer. Alternate pilot aboard the Question Mark, an early
air refueling flight, assisted with NC-4 around the world flight. Led first
bombing mission against Ploesti Oilfields in WWII.
During the Berlin airlift dropped candy attached to parachutes to
children in Berlin. By the end of the airlift, about 25 planes had taken
up the practice and 23 tons of chocolate, gum, and candy had been
dropped in Operation Little Vittles.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Okinawa
on May 10, 1945. He ran across a fire-swept field where the company
was pinned down in order to assist casualties. He reached a wounded
marine and shielded the man until he fell mortally wounded.
Actor. Films include The Asphalt Jungle, Johnny Guitar, The Killings,
The Godfather, Dr. Strangelove, and Novecento. He had run away to
sea at age 17 and received his first command at age 19. Served in
the OSS during WWII as well as running guns through German lines to
Yugoslavia. He was briefly involved with the Communist Party and
cooperated with the House Un-American Activities Committee,
confessing his time with the party and "naming names," which he later
regretted.
Commandant 1932-1936
Arkansas Representative 1967-93
Korean War Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions on
March 26-27, 1953. Hammond's platoon was assaulted by enemy
mortar fire, artillery fire, as well as enemy troops. For four hours,
despite his own injuries, he moved among his wounded comrades,
administering aid. When the unit was ordered to withdraw, he directed
the evacuation of casualties until he was mortally wounded.
Missouri Representative 1989-97
New York Representative 1965-81
Helped bring about the establishment of the University of California at
Irvine and California State University at Fullerton. California
Representative 1963-74. 1970's, received payments of about
$200,000 from Korean businessman Tongsun Park in "Koreagate"
scandal. Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6-30 months in federal
prison, served one year.
Helped bring about the establishment of the University of California at
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Irvine and California State University at Fullerton. California
Representative 1963-74. 1970's, received payments of about
$200,000 from Korean businessman Tongsun Park in "Koreagate"
scandal. Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 6-30 months in federal
prison, served one year.
California Representative 1975-79
Medal of Honor for action near Grande Riviere, Haiti, October 31
through November 1, 1919. Leader in the conflict against outlaws in
Haiti which led to the death of Charlemagne Peralte and the dispersal
of 1,200 of his followers.
Commander of 3rd and 1st BombWgs in 8th AF, WWII. Chief of Staff
of 20th AF. Author of The Strategic Air War Against Germany and
Japan: A Memoir.
Idaho Representative 1965-69, 1975-85. Convicted in 1984 of failing
to include four transactions on federal disclosure forms. Sentenced to
15 months in prison and fined $40,000. Reprimanded by House,
conviction was reversed in 1995.
Idaho Representative 1965-69, 1975-85. Convicted in 1984 of failing
to include four transactions on federal disclosure forms. Sentenced to
15 months in prison and fined $40,000. Reprimanded by House,
conviction was reversed in 1995.
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Utah Representative 1981-2003
Idaho Representative 1969-75
Idaho Representative 1969-75
First African-American Woman commissioned in US Navy 1945
Producer
President and Chief Operating Officer at Monsanto Company
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
Idaho Representative 1961-65
Idaho Representative 1961-65
One of the last living WWI veterans
June 29, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973.
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Illinois Representative 2007Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. His record was used in the
exhibit "Winning the Peace"
January 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973.
Iowa Representative 1975-85. Senator 1985Iowa Representative 1975-85. Senator 1985Judge of US Court of Appeals 1954-55. Justice of US Supreme Court
1955-71
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1954-55. Justice of US Supreme Court
1955-71
Mayor of St. Louis
Acted as Senior AF Member of Military and Naval Staff Committee to
the UN. Superintendent of the USAF Academy 1954-56
Football player and announcer. Won the Heisman Trophy 1940.
Father of actors Kelly, Kristin, and Mark Harmon
Four Star General
President of the Board of Public Services for St. Louis
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Virginia Representative 1975-81
Virginia Representative 1975-81
June 8, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned October 20,
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Father of Eric Harris, who, with Dyland Klebold, were perpetrators of
the Columbine High School (Littleton, Co) massacre on April 20, 1999
Execution. Hanged for murder in England. Shepton Mallet. ETO. He
had paid to have sex with a woman, but her pimp interrupted before
the act could be completed. Harris stabbed him to death. AngloAmerican tensions were raised when Harris was acquitted by a British
Jury.
Wyoming Representative 1951-55, 1961-65, 1967-69. Grandson of
Benjamin Harrison. Great, great grandson of William Harrison
Execution. Hanged for the rape and murder of a seven year old girl in
England. Shepton Mallet. ETO
Ambassador to Guinea 1975-77, Kenya 1980, Seychelles 1980, Zaire
1987-91, Israel 1991.
Ohio Representative 1961-81
Colorado Senator 1975-87
Ambassador Ecuador 1982-85
Former commander of NDRAD and space command
Mayor of Evanville, Indiana 1956-58. Senator 1959-77. Early
opponent of the Vietnam War.
Mayor of Evanville, Indiana 1956-58. Senator 1959-77. Early
opponent of the Vietnam War.
Mayor of Evanville, Indiana 1956-58. Senator 1959-77. Early
opponent of the Vietnam War.
Counselor to the President
Counselor to the President
South Carolina Representative 1981-87
Colorado Senator 1973-79
New York Representative 1969-76
New York Representative 1969-76
Washington Representative 1995Georgia Representative 1981-93
Oregon Governor 1959-67. Senator 1967-97
Oregon Governor 1959-67. Senator 1967-97
Under Secretary of Agriculture
Under Secretary of Agriculture
Maine Representative 1965-73. Senator 1973-79
Marine sniper during Vietnam. Subject of two biographies, Marine
Sniper and Silent Warrior, both by Charles Henderson. Won the
Wimbledon Cup 1965. Had a confirmed 93 North Vietnamese and
Viet Cong kills, though his actual total is believed to be higher. North
Vietnam put a $50,000 bounty on his life. He received his nickname
from the Viet Cong because he always wore a white feather in the
band of his bush hat. His career came to an end when his vehicle
struck an anti-tank mine. Hathcock pulled seven marines out of the
wreckage, receiving burns over ninety percent of his body. He was
evacuated and underwent 13 skin graft operations.
March 5, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
January 10, 1990.
Served as government analyst in SCAP during the Occupation of
Japan.
Served with KMAG establishing the Korean Constablilary. The
genesis of the RKA, Immediately after WWII through beginning of
hostilities in June 1950.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action near Chambois, France
August 20,1944. During an enemy counterattack, his position was
threatened by tanks and infantry. His fire forced back the infantry, but
artillery knocked out his gun. He secured a bazooka and he, with
another comrade, stalked the tanks and forced them to withdraw. He
then reorganized two machine gun squads and directed the assembly
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on one working gun from the parts of two damaged weapons. In
response to an enemy assault, he ran directions to Allied destroyers
for a more effective assault. He continued his efforts, though wounded
until two of the enemy tanks were destroyed and the third withdrew
and enemy forces surrendered.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Tarawa
November 20-21, 1943. Hawkins led attacks on enemy installations
and pill boxes until he fell, mortally wounded.
Execution. Hanged for assaulting and killing two officers in New
Guinea. South Pacific Theater
Kansas Governor 1987-91
Twenty-eighth Assistant Commandant of Marine Corps 1963-65
One of the flag raisers at Iwo Jima. He was a Pima Indian who
returned to the reservation in Arizona after the war. Peter LaFarge
wrote The Ballad of Ira Hayes in 1964 which was performed by Johnny
Cash and Bob Dylan.
Louisiana Representative 1987-97
Commandant
Actor. Works include: Winged Pigeons and The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T
College football coach at Denison University, Miami University of Ohio
and Ohio State University. His record was 205 wins, 68 losses, and
10 ties. Coached three Heisman trophy winners and three Outland
trophy honorees. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of
Fame 1983
February 1, 1968 taken as POW. Escaped and returned February 23,
1968
Headed Haynes Committee to decide the direction of the Marines after
Vietnam
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1957-81
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1957-81
First woman in the US Military to be promoted to a general officer rank
June 11, 1970. Chief of Army Nurse Corps 1967-71. Elizabeth
Hoisington was promoted immediately after her.
WWI Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Greves Farm, France
July 14-15, 1918. When his line of communication was destroyed, he
set out to establish contact with the neighboring post of command as
well as with two French batteries. He had seven horses shot out from
beneath him and was himself severely wounded.
Ohio Representative 1949-76
British born actor. Was in charge of the combat photography of the
Battle of Tarawa. Works include: The Vinegar Tree, Another
Language, Hay Fever, and Ladies in Retirement. First husband of Ida
Lupino.
Execution. Hanged for murder in France. ETO
Founder of the Hearst Corporation and builder of Hearst Castle in
California. His father had built a fortune from gold and silver mining.
When his father acquired a local newspaper, the "San Francisco
Examiner," Hearst asked his father for the chance to run it. He
nicknamed it "The Monarch of the Dailies" and modeled it after Pulitzer
style sensationalism, creating an instant success. Eight years later, he
was able to purchase "The New York morning Journal," putting him in
direct competition with his former mentor, Joseph Pulitzer. He
continued purchases newspapers; at his peak, he would own over two
dozen. He would spread his interest to magazines shortly after his
marriage to Millicent Wilson in 1903. New York Representative 190206. Other media interests were radio, television, comic strips, and
movies.
Founder of the Hearst Corporation and builder of Hearst Castle in
California. His father had built a fortune from gold and silver mining.
When his father acquired a local newspaper, the "San Francisco
Examiner," Hearst asked his father for the chance to run it. He
nicknamed it "The Monarch of the Dailies" and modeled it after Pulitzer
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style sensationalism, creating an instant success. Eight years later, he
was able to purchase "The New York morning Journal," putting him in
direct competition with his former mentor, Joseph Pulitzer. He
continued purchases newspapers; at his peak, he would own over two
dozen. He would spread his interest to magazines shortly after his
marriage to Millicent Wilson in 1903. New York Representative 190206. Other media interests were radio, television, comic strips, and
movies.
Nevada Senator 1983-89. Ambassador to Bahamas 1989-93
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West Virginia Representative 1945-53
February 5, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
Alabama Senator 1979-97
Founder and editor-in-chief of Playboy magazine
Hawaii Senator 1970. Representative 1977-86
Baseball player and coach
Stage, film, and character actor. Starred in the Brother Rat films and
in Green Acres
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. His record was used in the
exhibit "Winning the Peace"
Marine Corps Historian; writer and journalist
Science Fiction Author
Pennsylvania Senator 1977-91. Died when a helicopter crashed into
his plane.
Author. Works include Catch-22, Something Happened, We Bombed
in New Haven, and No Laughing Matter
Spy for the USSR 1963-67
North Carolina Senator 1973-2003
North Carolina Senator 1973-2003
Ambassador to Iran 1973-77. Director of Central Intelligence Agency
Ambassador to Iran 1973-77. Director of Central Intelligence Agency
New Jersey Representative 1965-77. Indicted in 1976 on charges of
receiving a bribe, never tried.
Ambassador to Kenya 1989
North Carolina Representative 1961-77
Pianist, conductor, and composer. Musical director for Frank Sinatra's
Lucky Strike Show, Bing Crosby's The Philco Hour, and played on Bob
Hope's Pepsodent Show. Conductor of the orchestras for The Tonight
Show and The Today Show.
Former Chief of St. Louis Police Department.
January 23, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned January 27, 1976.
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Chairman of Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist in rock music. One of the
most influential electric guitarists in rock history
July 12, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Navy Admiral. Commander-in-Chief of the United States Fleet 1936.
Chairman of the General Board of the Navy 1942
Officer relieved from command of a battalion of the 173rd Airborne in
Vietnam April 4, 1969 for unsatisfactory performance. Relief believed
to have been in retaliation for reports of atrocities his soldiers
committed that he reported upward.
Naval Aviator #4
Career missile officer who questioned Nuclear Launch Procedures.
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February 12, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
11, 1969
Florida Representative 1949-69
One of two Air Force members who acted as technical advisors to
20th Century Fox during the filming of The Big Lift
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Merrwiller, France on
March 15, 1945. Herrera and his squad were moving along a road
when they came under enemy fire, Herrera, instead of taking cover,
moved forward and shot three German soldiers, causing eight others
to surrender. Moving forward again, they came under enemy fire
again, Herrera, moving to take cover, stepped on a landmine and was
blown into the air. When he landed, he hit another landmine; both of
his legs were lost below the knee. Through this he managed to keep
hold of his rifle which, after binding his legs, he used to fire at the
enemy forcing them to cease fire and take cover.
Secretary Joint Army & Navy Selective Service Committee 1936-40.
Deputy Director Selective Service 1940. Director Selective Service
until 1970.
While serving in Korea, began a program to give aid to children who
had lost their parents and homes. Established an orphanage on Cheju
Island. Author of Battle Hymn. Founder of CARE, Inc
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
March 17, 1971 taken as POW in Cambodia. Returned February 12,
1973
Actor. Films include: Dark City, The Greatest Show on Earth, The
Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, El Cid, Planet of the Apes, Touch of
Evil, and Tombstone. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
2003
Ninth Commandant of the Marine Corps
Producer Director
Wyoming Governor 1959-61, Senator 1961-62, Judge US Court of
Appeals 1966-70
Under Secretary Department of Defense for Research and
Engineering
Washington Representative 1965-77
Secretary of the Navy 1979-1981
Marine Col on mission for UN in Lebanon, was taken hostage on
February 17, 1988. He was murdered sometime during the next
couple years and declared dead July 6, 1990. He was honored by the
Navy with the USS HIGGINS DDG 76 named in his memory.
Texas Representative 1975-85
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Alabama Representative 1923-38. Senator 1938-69
Third Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 1947-50. Third
Captain of the Battleship USS Missouri
Indiana Representative 1971-87
New York Representative 1993-2003
Director NPRC 2000Chief of Staff of the Army 1924-26
Actor. Films include: Batman, Maximum Overdrive, The Grifters,
Citizen Cohn, Shaft and Noon Wine
California Representative 1973-77
California Representative 1973-77
California Representative 1938-56
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Pilot of the Curtiss NC flying boat NC-4, the first aircraft to make a
transatlantic flight 1919
Trumpeter and bandleader. Performed with Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy
Dorsey, Benny Goodman, and Ina Rae Hutton
Placed in vault at request of HQMC and CW03 Shattuck, MCLNO.
Case is MG reduced to BG and allowed to resign in lieu of admin
separation. Code of ethics violations- false travel claims.
Assistant Secretary of Defense
Nephew of Adolf Hitler who fled Germany 1938 when asked to
relinquish his British citizenship. He and his mother came to the US in
1939 for a lecture tour and were stranded with the start of the war.
Recalled to AD to serve as Legislative Assistant to Commandant of
the Marine Corps and as Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of
Defense, Office of Legislative Affairs
Military Policeman who, in shooting William Walker, started riot at
Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi in May 1943. 364th Infantry Regiment
Nebraska Representative 1989-95
First secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare
1953, first Director of the Women's Army Corps, and chairman of the
board of the Houston Post
Ohio Representative 1991Spanish American War Medal of Honor awarded for actions in
connection with the sinking of the USS Merrimac at the entrance to the
fortified harbor of Santiago de Cuba on June 3, 1898.
New York Representative 1987-95
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Commander of US Army forces in Korea at time occupation ended
WWII General. Commanded US First Army 1944-45. Failed out of
West Point his first year.
Major League Baseball player. He played for the Brooklyn and LA
Dodgers 1943, 1947-61 as well as the New York Mets 1962-63. He
went on the manage the Washington Senators 1963-67 and the New
York Mets 1968-71. Received three Gold Glove Awards between
1957-59.
Secretary of Labor 1970-73; Ambassador to Japan 1974
Secretary of Labor 1970-73; Ambassador to Japan 1974
Baseball player. New York Giants 1949-57
Former employee-- NON PEP
Professional golf player. Began his professional career 1931. 1953
won five of the six tournaments he entered
Marine Corps General. Seventeenth Commandant of the Marine
Corps. Promoted to rank of Lieutenant General in 1942, the first
Marine to wear three stars. Ambassador to South Africa 1944-48.
Execution. Hanged for rape and assault in Belgium. ETO
WWI Army Nurse. Received the Purple Heart Medal--awarded by J. J.
Pershing for exceptionally meritorious service in the St. Mihiel, MouseArjonne, Aisne-Marne, and Chateau-Theiry fronts. One of only three
women to receive the Purple Heart in WWI.
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor 1955-59. Governor 1959-63.
Senator 1966Part of "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly were
lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near the
Kamchatka Peninsula.
Chairman of Renegotiation Board
Chairman of Renegotiation Board
Head coach of the New York Knicks basketball team 1967-82. Played
basketball on the Norfolk Naval Base team for two years during WWII.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
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Most Decorated soldier during the Vietnam War. Vietnam Medal of
Honor awarded for actions at When his Company was assaulting a
heavily defended enemy position, he led his men in the storming of
enemy bunkers on the opposite side of the river. Without regard to his
safety, he moved through the heavy fire to pull back wounded and was
seriously wounded. Refusing medical aid, he stormed three enemy
bunkers and a house, adding to his injuries, but seeing to the safety of
his men. Attacking several more bunkers with grenades and running
to the aid of a wounded soldier, he finally passed out from blood loss.
He had been wounded seven times that day and woke up in a field
hospital. He was so worried about his men that he stole a rifle and
hitched a ride back to his outfit.
Most Decorated soldier during the Vietnam War. Vietnam Medal of
Honor awarded for actions at When his Company was assaulting a
heavily defended enemy position, he led his men in the storming of
enemy bunkers on the opposite side of the river. Without regard to his
safety, he moved through the heavy fire to pull back wounded and was
seriously wounded. Refusing medical aid, he stormed three enemy
bunkers and a house, adding to his injuries, but seeing to the safety of
his men. Attacking several more bunkers with grenades and running
to the aid of a wounded soldier, he finally passed out from blood loss.
He had been wounded seven times that day and woke up in a field
hospital. He was so worried about his men that he stole a rifle and
hitched a ride back to his outfit.
Kentucky Representative 1979-93
Execution. Hanged for murdering a soldier in Belgium. Executed in
France. ETO
Shot down over North Vietnam, remained in MIA status until July 14,
1982. Remains returned from North Vietnam April 21, 1998
Rear Admiral. Computer scientist and first programmer of the Mark I
Calculator as well as developing the first compiler for a computer
programming language
Actor
May 11, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Execution. Hanged for rape, assault, and disobeying orders. New
Guinea
Writer and surgeon. Best remembered for writing M*A*S*H* which the
movie and TV series were based off of. He based the character of
Hawkeye Pierce off himself.
New York Representative 1963-93
Director, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
California Representative 1953-74
New York Representative 1987-2003
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
New Jersey Representative 1965-88
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Vietnam on June 16,
1966. Howard and his platoon were occupying an observation post in
enemy territory when they came under enemy attack. He organized,
directed and encouraged his men through the enemy assaults helping
them to withstand the attacks. An enemy grenade wounded him
severely, leaving him without the use of his legs, he redistributed his
ammunition and used the radio to direct air strikes on the enemy that
led to their safe evacuation
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Vietnam on June 16,
1966. Howard and his platoon were occupying an observation post in
enemy territory when they came under enemy attack. He organized,
directed and encouraged his men through the enemy assaults helping
them to withstand the attacks. An enemy grenade wounded him
severely, leaving him without the use of his legs, he redistributed his
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led to their safe evacuation
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Vietnam on December
30, 1968. He and his platoon were on a mission to rescue a missing
American soldier in enemy territory. During an enemy attack, Howard
was wounded and his weapon destroyed by an enemy grenade.
When he saw his platoon leader seriously wounded, he crawled
through enemy fire to him (he was unable to walk and was
weaponless). Dragging the leader back to the platoon area, Howard
began to rally the platoon, which had become disorganized in the
enemy attack. The assault lasted for over three hours, during which
time he tended the wounded and directed fire until the rescue
helicopters could arrive.
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on May 6, 1970. Howe and two
others were in a defensive position when an enemy attack began in
the form of grenades. They moved to a move advantageous position,
but when an enemy grenade landed in their midst, Howe threw himself
on it to save his comrades.
Kentucky Representative 1975-93. Pleaded guilty in 1994 to
conspiring to defraud the Federal Elections Commission and to theft of
government property. Sentenced to three years in prison.
Founder of Scientology. Science Fiction Writer
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President of Michigan Chrome and Chemical Inc. Mayor of Troy,
Michigan 1959-64. Michigan Representative 1973-75
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for actions near the Chosin Reservoir
December 4, 1950. When squadron mate Jesse Brown was forced
down behind enemy lines, Hudner landed as well to try to help the
Brown who was trapped in his plane.
During WWII, commanded First Division campaigns in Sicily, France,
Belgium, and Germany. Chief of Staff of US Forces in Europe in
1946. Acting Commander in Chief of European Command 1949.
Singer and guitarist. Songs include: "Before the Next Teardrop Falls,"
"Wasted Days and Wasted Nights," "Secret Love," and "You'll Lose a
Good Thing"
Iowa Governor 1963-69. Senator 1969-75
Tennessee Representative 1907-1931. Wrote the income inheritance
tax laws still used. Senator 1931-33. Secretary of State (with record
for longest holder of that position) 1933-44. Won the Nobel Peace
Prize 1945. Helped organize the United Nations, dubbed by FDR
"Father of the United Nations."
First American woman Fighter Pilot to actively participate in war. First
Gulf War, she was killed when the left engine on her F-14 Tomcat
failed on final approach to USS Abraham Lincoln.
Physician participating in the Kennedy autopsy
New Hampshire Senator 1979-90
Missouri Representative 1964-77. Judge of US District Court 1979-92
Lieutenant Governor of American Samoa 1985-89. Delegate to US
Congress from American Samoa 1989-
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Worked for the White House under President Nixon. Figure in the
Watergate Scandal. He was convicted of burglary, conspiracy, and
wiretapping, eventually serving 33 months in prison
Worked for the White House under President Nixon. Figure in the
Watergate Scandal. He was convicted of burglary, conspiracy, and
wiretapping, eventually serving 33 months in prison
California Representative 1981-2003
WWI Fighter Ace with 8 kills.
Ambassador to South Africa 1970-75
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Astronaut. Died when the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon
reentry.
Medal of Honor awarded for actions off the coast of California
February 2, 1938. When his plane was badly damaged in tactical
exercises, he remained at the controls to allow the crew to escape via
parachute.
Michigan Representative 1963-77
Florida Representative 1979-95
Died on the USS Arizona
Illinois Representative 1975Illinois Representative 1975CBS Regional Vice President and General Manager of radio station
KMOX in St. Louis for four decades. Introduced the first talk radio
format and the first listener call-in programs.
Haiti Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Fort Riviere, Haiti on
November 17, 1915. During the attack, Iams engaged the resisters,
even under constant enemy fire. Iams had over 30 years of service.
1985 hostile takeover of TWA. Director of Blockbuster Inc and
chairman of American Real Estate Partners LP, XO Communications
Inc and American Railcar. Beneficial owner of Adventrx
Pharmaceuticals Inc, Hollywood Entertainment, National Energy
Group Inc, Vector Group Ltd and has holding in Time Warner Inc, and
casino interests in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Missouri Representative 1961-81
Missouri Representative 1961-81
Missouri Representative 1961-81
Vigilante and bounty hunter who operated in Afghanistan, has made
many unsubstantiated claims as to his military past and connections.
He was taken as hostage during a riot outside Kabul February 25,
2006
Radio talk show host. Best known for his sarcasm and harsh
language directed toward his guests. Inducted into the Radio Hall of
Fame 1989.
Only Naval Aviator to attain "Ace" status during WWI with 5 enemy
aircraft destroyed.
Ambassador to Japan 1972. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs 1973 Deputy Secretary of State 1974-76
Ambassador to Japan 1972. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and
Pacific Affairs 1973 Deputy Secretary of State 1974-76
Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma 1978-84. Oklahoma Representative 19871994. Senator 1994- . Inhofe stated, after the Oklahoma City
Bombing, on National television that there probably weren't many
casualties because federal employees wouldn't be at their desks at
9:00; they would be off having coffee somewhere.
Director of Naval Intelligence 1974-76. Defense Intelligence Agency
Vice President 1976-77. Director of National Security Agency 197781. Deputy Director of the CIA 1981-82.
Member Hawaii territorial senate 1958-59; Hawaii Representative atlarge 1959-63; Hawaii Senator 1963-; Medal of Honor as of 2000; First
American of Japanese descent to serve in Congress.
Member Hawaii territorial senate 1958-59; Hawaii Representative atlarge 1959-63; Hawaii Senator 1963-; Medal of Honor as of 2000; First
American of Japanese descent to serve in Congress.
Owner of National Football League's Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts
franchise. Had also owned the Los Angeles Rams before trading
them to Carroll Rosenbloom in 1972 for the Colts.
Robber/ killer in the Midwest during the 1950s
Ambassador to Iceland 1972, Jamaica 1977-78
Baseball player. New York Giants 1949-55 and the Chicago Cubs
1956. Was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1973.
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Chairman National Mediation Board
New York Senator 1947-59
WWI Medal of Honor awarded for actions aboard German submarine
U-90 as a prisoner of war, May 21, 1918. When the USS President
Lincoln was attacked and sunk by the German submarine, Izac was
captured and held as a prisoner onboard U-90 until he was transferred
to a German prison camp. While on the sub, he gathered information
about the movements of German submarines. While being
transferred, he first attempted to escape by jumping out of the window
of a moving train. He was recaptured, but made a second, successful,
attempt and made is way back to Allied territory and made available
the information he had gathered.
First jet ace May 1951. Second-highest scoring American ace of the
Korean conflict. He scored 15 Korean War Kills and 1.5 WWII kills,
though Soviet sources claim only 13.
Baseball player. St. Louis Cardinals 1953-54, Cincinnati Redlegs
1955-56, New York Giants 1957, San Francisco Giants 1958, St. Louis
Cardinals 1959, Kansas City Athletics 1959-60.
Washington Representative 1941-53. Senator 1953-83. Chairman of
Democratic National Committee 1960-61. Awarded Presidential
Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1984
July 5, 1966 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Released to custody of
Tom Hayden November 11, 1967 as a gesture of solidarity with the
"colored people of the US" who opposed to imperialist war.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Da Nang, Republic of
Vietnam on May 12, 1968. Jackson was pilot of a C-123 aircraft who
volunteered to attempt a rescue of a three man USAF Combat Control
Team at Kham Duc. Enemy forces had overrun part of the outpost
and were destroying planes, ammunitions dumps, and firing on the
camp. The runway was reduced to 2,200 usable feet. Despite the
odds and the increasingly bad weather, Jackson managed to land
despite enemy fire, pick up the combat team, and take off again.
US Attorney General 1940-41. Justice of US Supreme Court 1941-54.
Served as the Chief Counsel for the Allied powers prosecution team at
the Nuremberg war-crimes trials.
Indiana Representative 1965-73, 1975-97
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
May 11, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Intact record of retired general officer which has documents which
date prior to creation of officers 201 file in 1917
Actor. Films include: Blade Runner, 48 Hrs., Another 48 Hours, Tango
& Cash, Silverado, Red Heat, and The Player
First African American to reach rank of four star General. Former
Tuskegee Airman
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Lippoldsberg,
Germany on April 7, 1945. James was a lead scout during a
maneuver to secure and expand a bridgehead, and as such, was the
first to draw enemy fire. He was pinned down, but observed the
enemy positions so that he was able to work out a new plan when he
returned to his platoon. He then led the assault until he was killed
attempting to go to the aid of his wounded platoon leader.
Former Navy SEAL, professional wrestler, actor, mayor, and radio talk
show host. Governor of Minnesota 1999-2003.
Oklahoma Representative 1951-77
Astronaut killed during the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion
Thirty-fifth Assistant Commandant USMC 1975-78
Lt Col in Chemical Warfare Service during WWII. New York
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Representative 1947-54; Attorney General of New York 1954-57;
Senator 1957-81.
Special Prosecutor during the Watergate Scandal, appointed
November 1, 1973. He demanded unedited tapes from Nixon.
Baseball player. Chicago Cubs 1948-55, Cincinnati Redlegs 1956-58,
St. Louis Cardinals 1959
Execution. Hanged for assaulting a soldier and others in Italy. MTO
Vermont Representative 1975-89. Senator 1989Georgia Representative 1977-93
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Fire
Support Base Argonne, Republic of Vietnam on March 5, 1969. When
Jenkins' team was assaulted by North Vietnamese, he and another
employed machine gun fire in an attempt to hold the enemy back.
When an enemy grenade landed nearby, he threw himself on it and
was killed by the wounds caused
Ohio Representative 1925-59
Boxer
Boxer
South Carolina Representative 1975-80. Implicated in the Abscam
sting. Indicted and convicted on bribery and conspiracy charges 1980
and sentenced to prison.
South Carolina Representative 1975-80. Implicated in the Abscam
sting. Indicted and convicted on bribery and conspiracy charges 1980
and sentenced to prison.
Iowa Lieutenant Governor 1969-72, Senator 1979-85
Acting Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 19901994. Commander in Chief for the US Pacific Fleet 1987-91
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on August 28, 1969. When his
unit came under enemy fire, he charged forward toward the enemy
positions. He destroyed an antiaircraft weapon and killed several.
Through heavy fire, he continued forward until he fell mortally
wounded.
Vietnam Medal of Honor received for action in the Republic of Vietnam
April 5, 1967.
February 3, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned April 16, 1991
August 25, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973
Georgia Representative 1993-95
"Skip" Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action near Dak To,
Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam on January 15, 1968. When
the tank that Johnson was driving became immobilized, he held off the
advancing enemy with both small arms and a tank mounted .50 caliber
machine gun until the situation could be controlled again. Johnson
was shot and killed when he tried to rob a grocery store.
July 21, 1964 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Released to custody
of Tom Hayden November 11, 1967 as a gesture of solidarity with the
"colored people of the US" who opposed to imperialist war.
Murder victim in Elk Creek, Virginia of Louis J. Ceparano. Johnson
was set afire and then beheaded. Appeared racial in motivation
Four Star General. Army Chief of Staff 1964-68
Commanding Officer 112th Cavalry Regiment 1941. Commanding
Officer 2nd Cavalry Brigade 1941-42. Commanding Officer 56th
Cavalry Brigade 1942-43. Commanding General 2nd Cavalry Division
1943-44. Military-Governor of Rome 1944. Commanding General
93rd Division, Pacific-New Guinea 1944-45
Colorado Representative 1973-81
Colorado Representative 1973-81
Assistant Secretary of Commerce 1935. Interstate Commerce
Commission 1941
Musician. Blues musician and piano player. Played with Chuck Berry
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off and on for several decades. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame 2001. Has a Star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
California Representative 1943-57
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions during the Ploesti Raid,
Rumania on August 1, 1943. Part of the 9th US Air Force formation
that bombed the Ploesti oil refineries. While on his way, he became
separated and then lost before reestablishing communication with the
mass formation. His unit made it to the prearranged point of attack,
but found it had been attacked and damaged by a preceding element.
Though the enemy was now alerted to them, he decided to continue
the assault through antiaircraft fire and enemy fighter planes. With his
leadership, the target was completely destroyed.
Second US Secretary of Defense 1949-50
Texas Representative 1937-49. Senator 1949-61. Chaired the Senate
Space Committee and sponsored the law establishing NASA. Vice
President of the United States 1961-63. 36th President of the United
States 1963-69 after the assassination of President Kennedy.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1980.
Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas was renamed the
Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in his honor.
Ambassador to Togo 1978
Ambassador to Togo 1978
Inventor of the Johnson Semi-automatic Rifle, Armaments R & D
advisor and consultant to the OSRD during WWII and Bureau of
Ordinance, Department of the Navy during WWII.
Inventor of the Johnson Semi-automatic Rifle, Armaments R & D
advisor and consultant to the OSRD during WWII and Bureau of
Ordinance, Department of the Navy during WWII.
First woman to enlist in the Marine Corps, August 13, 1918.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near the
Quan Duc Valley, Republic of Vietnam on March 5, 1968. Johnson
was part of a reconnaissance patrol manning an observation post in
enemy controlled territory when they were attacked by enemy forces.
When an enemy grenade landed in the three-man fighting hole with he
and his comrades, he threw himself on it and was killed by the
explosion.
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. One of those identified by Philadelphia Tribune investigative
reporter as involved in the Van Dorn Incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Actor. Best known for role of The Professor on Gilligan's Island.
Other films include For Men Only, It Came from Outer Space, This
Island Earth, and Attack of the Crab Monsters.
Texas Representative 1991- . April 16, 1966 taken as POW in North
Vietnam. Returned February 12, 1973.
South Dakota Representative 1987-97. Senator 1997Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. Killed a woman by
driving over her head with a gasoline tanker truck. ETO
Florida Representative 1989-97
Louisiana Senator 1972-97
Proposed and developed the idea of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
Proposed and developed the idea of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Padiglione, Italy on
February 17-19, 1944. Johnston manned a gun, subject to enemy fire
but holding the advancing Germans at bay. When the rifleman
protecting his position was killed, he moved his gun to get a better field
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of fire. When his platoon was withdrawing, he volunteered to remain
behind and cover their exit. He did the same on the 18th. He was
seen by a passing soldier, wounded and trying to crawl up an
embankment. The soldier aided him to return to his gun and his
machine gun was heard for about ten minutes. Though reported dead,
he was seen working his way through enemy lines. He was able to
give information about new enemy dispositions
Baseball player. Milwaukee Braves 1953-57
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. One of those identified by Philadelphia Tribune investigative
reporter as involved in the Van Dorn Incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Execution. Rape in England
Execution. Hanged for the murder of a MP in Algeria, North Africa.
NATO
Country music singer, know for his alcoholism, drug addiction and
marriage to Tammy Wynette. Songs include: One, Wild Irish Rose,
Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes, and He Stopped Loving Her Today.
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Author. Works include: From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line
Oklahoma Representative 1973-87
Execution. Hanged for rape, assault, and theft in Southern Italy. MTO
Execution. Hanged for shooting an officer in Italy. MTO
US Surgeon General 1993-94. She was asked to resign due to
political pressure
Ambassador to Liberia 1955. African-American Brigadier General.
Worked under Benjamin O Davis, Sr during WWII
Alabama Representative 1947-77
Alabama Representative 1947-77
St. Louis comptroller
North Carolina Representative 1995North Carolina Senator 1958-73
Execution. Hanged for felony, rape, and assault. France. ETO
One of the first people to have sex reassignment surgery (male to
female) She toured university campuses to speak about her
experiences. She also worked as an actress and nightclub
entertainer.
Ambassador to South Africa 1995. Under Secretary of the Interior
President of Carnegie Corps. Chairman New York Life. Chair of
Lincoln Center. Director of New York Public Library and Met Museum.
Army buddy of F. Scott Fitzgerald who may have served as a model
for character(s) in his novels.
Ambassador to Honduras 1965, Mexico 1974-77
Ambassador to Honduras 1965, Mexico 1974-77
Minnesota Representative 1943-63; Received the Presidential Medal
of Freedom in 1981
NARA Inspector General -1995
September 22,1975 tried to assassinate President Gerald Ford. She
fired a shot, but her aim was deflected by a bystander. She was
convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Newscaster. Appointment as State Department Spokesman
Judge believed to have lied about his military service for WWI. He did
not--had originally been inducted, 1917, but was discharged for a
physical disability then re-inducted in 1918.
Actor, writer, director, and producer. Works include: Robin Hood:
Men in Tights, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, The Producers,
Spaceballs, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It
Disarmament Negotiator. Prominent Washington Attorney,
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Congressional advisor. Former head of the American delegation to
the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Co-Chair of
the American Committee for Peace in Chechnya.
Part of the "Raven" espionage flight that was forced down inside
U.S.S.R. Returned to US control on July 7, 1958 and cited in US
News and World Report on March 15, 1993.
US Representative to military Committee, NATO in Brussels. After
recall headed the Naval Historical Center
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions against the Ploesti oil
refineries on August 1, 1943. On route, Kane's element became
separated from the leading portion of the massed formation in avoiding
dense cloud conditions over mountainous terrain. Rather than turn
back, he elected to proceed to his target. Upon arrival, it was
discovered that another group had apparently missed its target and
then bombed the area assigned to Kane's 98th Bomb Group. Despite
enemy fire, they bombed the area again, destroying the target.
Pennsylvania Representative 1985Most highly decorated Chaplain in military receiving Bronze Star,
Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and Korean Service Medal
presented by Republic of Korea. POW in 1950 of Chinese in a camp in
North Korea. Died of starvation and pneumonia then buried in a mass
grave along the Yalu River. After the war, the site became a rice field.
New York drug dealer who became the main witness against the
"Mafia Cops" Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa who were
convicted in 2006
International representative of Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers
union. Minnesota Representative 1959-77
December 1, 1950 taken as POW at the Naktong Perimeter, Korea.
Held in a prison camp "Death Valley". Released September 6, 1953.
Subjected to lengthy board proceedings because of his possible
"collaboration" of which he was acquitted.
Wisconsin Representative 1975-79. Senator 1981-93
Wisconsin Representative 1959-91
Texas Representative 1967-85
New York Representative 1947-59. Senator 1959-65. Judge of New
York Court of Appeals 1966-68. Ambassador to India 1969-72, Israel
1973-75
Ohio Representative 1971-74
Ohio Representative 1971-74
Actor, writer, producer, and director of motion pictures from the 1910s
thru 1960s. Films include: The Butcher Boy, Three Ages, The
General, and Limelight.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Republic of
Vietnam on June 13, 1968. As an advisor to a long-range
reconnaissance team of South Vietnamese irregular troops,
Kedenburg's team was conducting counter-guerrilla operations in
enemy territory when they were attacked by an enemy force. With his
leadership the group broke out of the attempted encirclement and
moved to an area to be extracted by helicopter. He directed his men
and air strikes against the enemy to ensure the helicopters could
hover and begin the evacuation. When he and the last three
accounted members were preparing to leave, a lost member of his
team arrived. Kedenburg gave up his seat to the man and ordered the
helicopter to leave. He engaged the enemy until he was overrun.
West Virginia Representative 1965-73
Ambassador to Mauritius 1976, Zimbabwe 1980-84, Greece 1985-89
Life portrayed in television movie A Thousand Men and a Baby, 1997,
in which Dr. Keenan leaves the Navy so that he can adopt an
orphaned Korean/American child during the Korean War. Keenan is
played by Richard Thomas
Actor, comedian, entertainer, television producer. Best remembered
as "Captain Kangaroo" Also played "Clarabell the Clown" on the
Howdy Doody Show
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Actor. Films include: Reservoir Dogs, Thelma and Louise, The Piano,
Bugsy, Sister Act, Pulp Fiction, From Dusk Till Dawn, Red Dragon,
and U-571
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Quang Ngai Province,
Republic of Vietnam on May 8, 1970. Was serving as a machine
gunner when he was badly wounded by enemy attack. Despite these
wounds, he ran across fire-swept terrain to check vital defensive
positions and then deliver machine gun fire on the enemy. He then,
despite further wounds, fired on enemy troops as they amassed an
attack until he was mortally wounded.
Stage, film, and television actor. Works include: Pied Piper Malone,
Family Affair (Uncle Bill), and Heartland
Baseball player. St. Louis Browns 1953, Baltimore Orioles 1954,
Brooklyn Dodgers 1955, Chicago Cubs 1956
Actor. Best remembered for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
on the original series Star Trek as well as the first six Star Trek
movies.
Twenty-eighth Commandant of the Marine Corps 1983-87
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Altavilla, Italy on
September 13, 1943. Kelly volunteered to join a patrol which located
and neutralized enemy machine gun positions. Afterwards, he
volunteered to establish contact with a battalion on a hill a mile distant,
returning with valuable enemy positions information. He again
volunteered to join a patrol destroying two enemy machine gun nests.
Kelly used all his ammunition and made his way to an ammunition
dump where he found Germans attacking. He was given the mission
to protect the rear of a storehouse. He held his position throughout
the night and the next morning took position in a window to continue
firing on the enemy until his weapon overheated and locked up. He
found another rifle and used it until it, too, locked up. With the enemy
threatening to overrun the position, Kelly picked up mortar shells and
used them like grenades. When a withdrawal was ordered, Kelly
stayed behind and used a rocket launcher to cover their retreat.
America's first hero of WWII and was the first West Point graduate
KIA. Kelly was piloting a B-17 and attacked Japanese shipping that
was invading the Philippines. He was shot down on the return flight on
December 10,1941 by Japanese Ace Saburo Saki. Kelly held the
plane level so that the crew could bail out, but could not get out
himself. He died in the crash of the first B-17 to be lost in combat in
WWII.
Actor, choreographer, dancer, and director. Films include: Singin' In
The Rain, An American in Paris, and For Me and My Gal
Actor, choreographer, dancer, and director. Films include: Singin' In
The Rain, An American in Paris, and For Me and My Gal
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Alemert, Germany on
April 5, 1945. His platoon was involved in a flanking maneuver when
their progress was halted by fierce enemy fire. He and others
managed to retreat to relative safety. When he realized how many
men had been left behind, he voluntarily returned, under enemy fire
and crawling most of the way, to begin evacuating his comrades. In
total, he made 10 trips and helped to save nearly twenty men.
Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic 1975-77. Commander Sixth
Fleet 1985. Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic and Commander in
Chief, US Atlantic Command 1988. Chief of Naval Operations 199094. Involved in the Tailhook scandal 1991 and had to retire early
because of it.
Professional football player, National and American Football Leagues,
1957-70. Co-founder of the American Football League Players
Association and president 1966-70. New York Representative 197189. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Execution. Hanged in Algiers
November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned July 9, 1973.
First Director of the Federal Register - NARA
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Massachusetts Senator 1962- . Pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of
an accident after his car plunged off the Dike Bridge on
Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, killing passenger Mary Jo
Kopechne on July 18,1969.
Massachusetts Representative 1947-53. Senator 1953-60. President
of United States 1961-63. Shot by sniper, Lee Harvey Oswald while
riding in a motorcade and died in Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Received a Pulitzer Prize in 1957 for his book Profi
Massachusetts Representative 1947-53. Senator 1953-60. President
of United States 1961-63. Shot by sniper, Lee Harvey Oswald while
riding in a motorcade and died in Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas.
Received a Pulitzer Prize in 1957 for his book Profi
Oldest of the nine children born to Joseph and Rose Kennedy. He
was a naval aviator piloting a PB4Y Liberator on anti-submarine and
other missions 1943-44. He volunteered for a special mission in 1944
to counter the German V-2 rocket attacks on England. His plane was
loaded with explosives to be crashed in the V-2 base, however, the
plane exploded before he was able to jump from it.
US Attorney General 1961-64. New York Senator 1965-68. June 5,
1968 while running for president, having just won the California
presidential primary, was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, in the Ambassador
Hotel.
United States Army Air Force general during WWII. Commander of
the Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific Area 1942-45.
US District Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois 1947-54. Illinois
Governor 1961-68. Judge of US Court of Appeals 1968-74. While
serving as Governor, he and another official made a gain of over
$300,000 in a questionable stock deal which prosecutors later
characterized as bribery. Convicted in 1973 on 17 counts of bribery,
conspiracy, perjury, and related charges. Sentenced to three years in
federal prison and fined $50,000
March 27, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Novelist, writer, poet, artist, and part of the Beat generation. Works
include: On the Road, and The Dharma Burns, Visions of Gerard, and
The Town and the City
Nebraska Governor 1983-87. Senator 1989-2001. Vietnam Medal of
Honor awarded for actions as a SEAL team leader. Kerrey led his
team to capture members of the enemy's are political cadre located on
an island in the bay of Nha Trang. His team scaled a 350 foot cliff in
order to surprise the enemy. As they were descending into the enemy
camp, they were hit by enemy fire. Kerrey was thrown when a
grenade exploded near his feet, landing on jagged rocks. He kept his
wits about him and directed his teams fire on the enemy, effectively
suppressing them. He continued to direct his men until he was
evacuated. He lost his leg during the operation
Married the widow of Henry John Heinz, III. Massachusetts Lieutenant
Governor 1983-85. Senator 1985Congressional Medal of Honor. Admiral on board USS Arizona during
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He was on the bridge of the
Arizona when the ship was bombed. Only his Naval Academy ring
was recovered. Two US Navy destroyers have been named in his
honor.
Korean Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions as a
medical corpsman on August 13, 1952. Kilmer moved through his
company administering aid to the wounded and expediting the
evacuation. Even when wounded, he continued his efforts and coming
upon a wounded man, he shielded the soldier with his body, falling
mortally wounded by flying shrapnel.
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Commandant 1990-1994
Ambassador to Haiti 1980-81
Ambassador to Haiti 1980-81
Rear Admiral. Commander in Chief, US 1941, when the Japanese
attacked Pearly Harbor. He was suspended from command ten days
later. 1942, a presidential board of inquiry found Kimmel and General
Short guilty of dereliction of duty. 1944 and 1946 inquiries found no
dereliction of duty. No court-martial was ever held.
Test Pilot. Piloted the Bell X-2 research rocket plane to a world's
record of 126,200 feet September 7, 1956.
Commandant Fort Stotsenberg, Philippines 1940-42. Commanding
General Northern Luzon 1941-42. Commander in Chief Luzon 1942.
Prisoner of War 1942-45. Retired 1946. Gained prominence for
leading the defense of the Bataan Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan
against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines. April 12, 1942, King
was forced to surrender as his forces were low on ammunition and
food. Over 70,000 surrendered in one of the largest surrenders of a
military force in American history. He spent three and half years as a
POW, mistreated due to his rank.
Commander in Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval
Operations during WWII. King is remembered as rude and abrasive.
March 5, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
January 10, 1990.
New York Representative 1993Commander of US Seventh Fleet in the Pacific during WWII. Also
commanded the naval forces for the invasion of Attu Island on May 12,
1943
Former presidential staff member
African-America comedian, singer and actor. 1977 sold heroin to an
undercover cop, he plea bargained to a ten year prison term and was
released after 42 months. Later diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Ambassador to Somalia 1973-75, Romania 1985
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Early Army Aviator
Secretary of State 1973-77; Received Nobel Peace Prize 1973;
Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977.
Ambassador to Thailand 1973-75. Member, Council on Foreign
Relations
Pilot in Air Force. Part of Project Man High and Project Excelsior. He
set records for highest balloon ascent, highest parachute jump,
longest freefall, and fastest speed by a man through the atmosphere
(mach 0.9). Author of The Long, Lonely Leap
Wisconsin Representative 1984-2005
US Attorney General 1972-73. Pleaded guilty 1974 to failing to testify
fully in Senate investigation of favoritism toward ITT Corporation; the
sentence was suspended. Tried and found not guilty of perjury in
1981, but his license to practice law was suspended for a year.
Mayor of Bismarck, North Dakota 1950-54. North Dakota
Representative 1967-71. Secretary of the Interior 1975-77
Minnesota Representative 2003Assistant Director of V.A.
A retired appliance manufacturer who was murdered when Palestinian
terrorists hijacked the cruise ship Achille Lauro. Klinghoffer was shot
in his wheelchair, then thrown overboard still alive.
Only US Air Force nurse killed in Vietnam. Killed in the crash of a C5A
aircraft during Operation Babylift
Illinois Representative 1951-75
Execution. Hanged for shooting an officer in France.
Execution. Hanged for rape, murder, and larceny.
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Knollenberg, Joe Michigan Representative 1993Actor. Best known for role as Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show.
Other works include: Three's Company, The Incredible Mr. Limpet,
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, The Apple Dumpling Gang, and Chicken
Little
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor 1955-59. Governor 1965-71. Died
suddenly while participating in the annual "Governor's Open" fishing
tournament
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor 1955-59. Governor 1965-71. Died
suddenly while participating in the annual "Governor's Open" fishing
tournament
Naval historian. Oversaw the Navy Department's historical archives
1921-1946 . Maintained historical files during WWII and organized the
Naval Historical Foundation. Works include: The Eclipse of American
Sea Power, The Naval Genius of George Washington, and A History
of the United States Navy.
Secretary of the Navy 1940-44. Served in Cuba with the Rough
Riders during the Spanish-American War. Publisher and part owner of
the Chicago Daily News
May 27, 1971 taken as a POW in Cambodia. Remains returned/
recovered February 26, 1993
January 8, 1973 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ recovered February 7, 1994
February 5, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
New York Representative 1969-77. Mayor of New York City, New
York 1978-89
Special Assistant to the President
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for actions in North Korea July 3,
1951. Koelsch was a Navy helicopter pilot who voluntarily flew deep
into enemy territory to attempt to rescue a Marine aviator who had
been shot down. Despite enemy fire, he continued his search in
overcast conditions until he found him. While the Marine was being
loaded, the helicopter was hit by enemy fire and crashed into the side
of a mountain. Koelsch evacuated his crew and led them away to
escape enemy soldiers. They managed for nine days, when they were
all captured. He died in captivity.
Arizona Representative 1985Pennsylvania Representative 1983-93. Indicted 1994 by a Federal
grand jury on five felony charges of embezzlement at the US House
post office. Pleaded guilty May 1996
Actor. Shows include: Mary Tyler Moore Show, Bonanza, Get Smart,
Twilight Zone, and Too Close for Comfort. Ted Knight
Television actor. Played Siegfried on Get Smart, Jerry Bauman on
That Girl, and Dr. Adam Bricker on The Love Boat
Repeatedly tried to claim awards and decorations he is not entitled to,
including the Medal of Honor
Repeatedly tried to claim awards and decorations he is not entitled to,
including the Medal of Honor
Led first patrol to meet Russians in WWII
Anti-war activist paralyzed in the Vietnam war. Author of Born on the
Fourth of July
Anti-war activist paralyzed in the Vietnam war. Author of Born on the
Fourth of July
Twentieth Commandant of the United States Coast Guard 1994-98
Colorado Representative 1979-87
Actor. Most noted for his portrayal of Wyatt Earp in The Life and
Legend of Wyatt Earp. Inducted into the Western Performers Hall of
Fame
Military Police Officer who discovered General Hideki Tojo's Hari-Kari
attempt in September 1945 and stopped him from dying. Tojo had
shot himself in the chest.
California Representative 1975-79.
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Ambassador to Guyana 1974-76
German-born. Prior to 1938, served as both a German and Soviet
Secret Agent. When his wife and son were killed by the Gestapo, he
defected to the United States. He was granted citizenship in 1947.
Country music singer, songwriter, and actor. Songs include: Me and
Bobby McGee, Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down, The Best of All Possible
Worlds, and Help me Make it Through the Night. Films include:
Blume in Love, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, A Star is Born, and
Repossessed. He, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash
formed The Highwaymen. Rhodes Scholar. Inducted into the
Songwriters Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the
Country Music Hall of Fame
Journalist on 60 Minutes
Official in the Nixon administration. Jailed for his role in the Watergate
six months, released June 21, 1974. scandal. Wrote The Day Elvis
met Nixon.
Official in the Nixon administration. Jailed for his role in the Watergate
six months, released June 21, 1974. scandal. Wrote The Day Elvis
met Nixon.
North Dakota Representative 1953-59
Army General. Had been selected to command the allied forces
during the Invasion of Japan in November 1945, had the war
continued that long. Commanded 6th US Army in Southwest Pacific.
Never suffered a defeat in his career.
Director of the National Cemetery Service, DVA
Author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Father of Charles C Krulak: Thirty-first Commandant of the Marine
Corps
Ambassador to Mauritania 1977
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Kryza, E. Gregory
Krzyzewski, Michael
Ambassador to Mauritania 1977
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Head coach of the Duke University men's basketball team 1981- .
Led Duke to Final Fours in 1994, 1999, 2001, and 2004. 1992
assistant on the Dream Team. Basketball Hall of Fame 2001.
Comedian, vaudeville performer, radio, television, and film actor. The
Jack Benny Program,
Ambassador to Greece 1974-77
Ambassador to Greece 1974-77
August 1943, while in a hospital, Patton slapped and verbally abused
Kuhl for exhibiting what Patton believed to be cowardly behavior. Kuhl
is believed to have been suffering from "shell shock" or PostTraumatic Stress Disorder
March 11, 1958 while on-board US Air Force B-47 Stratojet released,
accidentally, a Mk-6 nuclear bomb on Mars Bluff, South Carolina. The
bomb did not have its nuclear core, but did have conventional
explosives. No one was directly killed from the blast.
April 2, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered February 8, 1993
Lawyer and civil rights activist. Director of the American Civil Liberties
Union 1964-72. Co-founded the Center for Constitutional Rights 1969.
Defended many controversial clients, including: Lenny Bruce, Jack
Ruby, Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, El Sayyid Nosair, Qubilah
Shabazz, and the Chicago Seven.
US Court of Claims Judge 1971. GSA Administrator
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
November 30, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
March 16, 1973.
1st Commander of Military Air Transport Service during the Berlin
Airlift
Chairman Indian Claims Commission
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Maine Representative 1967-75
Maine Representative 1967-75
Wisconsin Senator 1925-47
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Pop singer. Sang on Arthur Godfrey and his Friends 1951-53. Songs
include: "Eh, Cumpari", "Anywhere I Wander", and "Domani". He was
fired by Godfrey on the air.
Under Secretary of the Army
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Under Secretary of the Army
November 30, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains
returned/recovered March 26, 1989
Actor. Films include: This Gun for Hire, Shane, The Blue Dahlia, The
Great Gatsby, and The Carpetbaggers
New York Representative 1975-2003
California Representative 1974-93
California Representative 1974-93
US Consular Agent in Fiume 1904-06. New York Representative
1917-19, 1923-33. Mayor of New York City, New York 1934-45.
LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York is named for him.
Early Army Aviator
US Vice Consul in Hamburg 1951-53. Ambassador to Malta 1976
US Vice Consul in Hamburg 1951-53. Ambassador to Malta 1976
Wisconsin Representative 1953-69. Secretary of Defense 1969-73.
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1974
Wisconsin Representative 1953-69. Secretary of Defense 1969-73.
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1974
Serial killer together with Charles Ng. 1985, Charles Ng was seen
shoplifting, but left by the time police arrived. Lake had been with him
and was arrested when, upon his car being searched, a pistol with a
silencer was found. He gave a false name with a license to back it,
however, the police were suspicious due to the discrepancy in age. At
the police station he swallowed a cyanide pill and, though rushed to a
hospital, he died four days later. Lake was identified and his ranch
was searched. The police found a stash of weapons, graphic videos
of Lake and Ng raping women, as well as twelve corpses and the
charred remains of other, unidentified humans. Lake's younger
brother as well as a military buddy, Charles Gunnar, were found later.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Tayninh Province,
Vietnam on August 20, 1968.
Kansas Representative 1929-45
Western Novelist. Hondo, Flint and Education of a Wandering Man.
He won numerous awards: Western Writers of America Award,
Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, National Gold Medal
(awarded him by Congress), Medal of Freedom (awarded by President
Reagan
Actor. He started out as a circus acrobat until an injury forced him to
stop. Films include: The Killers, The Flame and the Arrow, The
Crimson Pirate, Elmer Gantry, Atlantic City, and Field of Dreams.
Kansas Governor 1933-37. He was the 1936 nomination as the
Republican opponent of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Platoon Leader for Operation Tailwind. Operation Tailwind was a
mission in Laos designed for reconnaissance, intelligence collection,
and as a diversion for a larger operation to the north, Honorable
Dragon. The operation received negative attention when CNN/Time
reported the use of nerve gas during the operation. They were forced
to retract the story when confronted to provide support for their claim.
The newsgroup conducted an independent investigation and
concluded it had insufficient evidence to support the report.
Georgia Representative 1953-77. Co-author of Landrum-Griffin Act
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New Jersey Senator 1982-2001, 2003Administrator of Drug Enforcement Administration 1985-90
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Actor. Best known for his role as Dan Fielding on Night Court. Other
shows and movies include: The John Larroquette Show, Second
Sight, Madhouse, Blind Date, Stripes, Star Trek III: The Search for
Spock, JFK, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Actor. Best known for his role as Dan Fielding on Night Court. Other
shows and movies include: The John Larroquette Show, Second
Sight, Madhouse, Blind Date, Stripes, Star Trek III: The Search for
Spock, JFK, and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Member of team serving with the French Resistance in France. Took
part in a parachute drop into the Department of Savoie on 8/1/1944.
Served under Major Peter Ortiz.
Major League baseball player and manager. 1999 marked his 50th
year of involvement with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1997. He was the manager of
the US Olympic team in 2000.
Ohio Representative 1959-89
Ohio Representative 1959-89
Ambassador to Austria 1986-87. Son of Estee Lauder
Fashion designer of Polo Ralph Lauren.
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Ambassador to Jamaica 1979-82
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada 1963-67. Nevada Governor 1967-71.
Senator 1974-87.
Author and Screenwriter who wrote "12 O' Clock High" and "Strategic
Air Command"
Circuit Judge, 8th Circuit
Circuit Judge, 8th Circuit
Former chairman/ CEO of the Enron Corporation. Found guilty May
25, 2006 of ten charges of securities fraud and other financial
irregularities.
Director of Records Administration for the Navy during WWII, first as a
civilian employee and then as a Naval Officer. Also former employee
of the National Archives, a letter of recommendation was signed by S.
J. Buck, an early Archivist of the US
Governor of Puerto Rico 1939-40. Ambassador to France 1940-42.
Fleet Admiral of the US Navy 1944.
Governor of Puerto Rico 1939-40. Ambassador to France 1940-42.
Fleet Admiral of the US Navy 1944.
Commanding General 1st Cavalry Division 1936-38. Commanding
General Pacific Sector Panama Canal Zone 1938-40. Commanding
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Football player and coach. He played for the New York Bulldogs
1949. New York Giants 1950. He became the defensive coordinator
for the Giants in1956. First head coach for the Dallas Cowboys 196088.
WWI Veteran who died at age 103. Provided much information to the
Library of Congress' Veterans History Project on WWI Army and other
subjects.
Massachusetts Representative 1941-63
Vietnam Medal of Honor received posthumously for action near Plei
Djereng in the Pleiku province January 15, 1969. Langhorn's unit was
attempting the rescue of two helicopter pilots that had been shot down
by enemy fire. The bodies were located and the unit turned to leave
when they came under enemy attack. Langhorn threw himself on an
enemy grenade to save the lives of several soldiers and was killed in
the ensuing blast.
Louisiana Representative 1943-53
Idaho Representative 1991-95
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General 2nd Army 1940-43. General Officer Commander in Chief
Central Defense Command 1941-43. Retired then Recalled 1943.
Member Secretary of War's Personnel Board 1943-44. Commander in
Chief Army Ground Force 1944-45. Deputy Commander in Chief
Army Forces US European Theater of Operations 1945. Retired 1945
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Television writer and producer. Shows include: All in the Family,
Sanford and Son, Who's the Boss, and Maude. Awarded the National
Medal of Arts 1999
Texas Representative 1979-91
Execution. Hanged for theft and strangling a man in England. ETO
Football player. Played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Redskins
during the 50s and 60s
Deputy Secretary of Defense for atomic energy matters. Aide to
President Wilson at the Versailles Peace Conference
Actor. Works include: The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Crazy like a
Fox, Heaven can Wait, Twelve Angry Men, From Here to Eternity, and
While You Were Sleeping.
Actor. Works include: The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Crazy like a
Fox, Heaven can Wait, Twelve Angry Men, From Here to Eternity, and
While You Were Sleeping.
New York Representative 1979-83
Korean-American interpreter.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Cam Lo, Republic
of Vietnam on August 8-9, 1966. A platoon was attacked while deep
in enemy territory. Lee took seven men by helicopter to lend aid,
landed and moved into the perimeter, lending aid and encouragement.
Though wounded by enemy grenades, he continued to direct a
defense through the night. He collapsed in the morning, but he and
the rest of the marines were evacuated 6 hours later
Won three Navy Crosses in Nicaragua in the 1930's. POW in
Japanese hands during WWII- had been an Embassy Guard at
Peiping, China
Commander of a Task Force in the South Pacific during naval action in
Solomon Islands November 1942 when 5 Japanese ships were sunk
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. His record was used in the
exhibit "Winning the Peace"
New York Representative 1943-51
California Representative 1963-79
California Representative 1963-79
News anchor for The News Hour with Jim Lehrer. Author, works
include: The Franklin Affair, False Moves, Flying Crows: A Novel, No
Certain Rest, and The Special Prisoner
WWII Columnist and advisor to Truman
Ambassador to Bahrain 1983-86
Ambassador to Bahrain 1983-86
Thirteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps 1920-29
Fifth Chief of Staff US Air Force 1961-65. Commander Strategic Air
Command 1949-57. Commander, 20th Bomber Command during
firebombing of Japan during WWII. Headed Berlin Airlift 1948. Vice
Presidential candidate with George Wallace's Independent Party ticket
1968
Ambassador to Kenya 1977, Seychelles 1977
Commanding Officer 34th Anti-Aircraft Brigade 1942. Assistant Chief
of Staff to Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean 1942-43.
Deputy Chief of Staff 5th Army 1943. Commanding Officer 34th AntiAircraft Brigade, Tunisia 1943. Deputy Chief of Staff 15th Army
Group, Italy 1943-44. Deputy Chief of Staff to Supreme Allied
Commander Mediterranean 1944-45. Deputy Commandant National
War College 1947-49. Commanding General 11th Airborne
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Deputy Chief of Staff US Army 1952-55. Commander in Chief United
Nations Command Korea 1955-57. Vice Chief of Staff US Army 195759. Chief of Staff US Army 1959-60. Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff 196062. Commander in Chief US Forces Europe 1962-63. Commander in
Chief NATO Europe 1963-69. Retired 1969
Basketball player. Played for the Harlem Globetrotters for 22 years.
Inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame 2003.
February 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973
New York Representative 1971-93
New York Representative 1971-93
Execution. Serial killer in Australia. He was an American serviceman
stationed in Melbourne during WWII. He confessed and was
sentenced to death on November 4, 1942 by an American military
court. Leonski was hanged five days later. Death of a Soldier is
based on him.
Combat photographer. Documented the battle of Tarawa. Was
awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the battle.
May 9, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Special Assistant to the President
Special Assistant to the President
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions as a Medical
Corpsman at Okinawa on June 8, 1945. Upon see a wounded marine
laying in an open field, he crawled toward him despite enemy fire,
which wounded him. He pulled his comrade to safely, even as he was
wounded again. Realizing his wounds were mortal, he refused
medical aid, directing the treatment of two other marines instead. He
died shortly after.
Circuit Judge District of Columbia Circuit
Bombardier on the B-17 flown by Colin P. Kelly.
Georgia Representative 1975-85
Vietnam Medal of Honor for actions on an AC-47 gunship, Spooky 71
on February 24, 1969. The crew was getting ready to drop a flare,
when the plane was hit by a 82-mm mortar shell. The flare rolled
through the plane amidst live ammunition. Levitow, who had suffered
40 shrapnel wounds, saw one of the crew lying dangerously near the
open cargo door and dragged him to safety. He then tried,
unsuccessfully, to pick up the flare. Finally, he threw himself on it and
dragged it to the door. Just as he threw it out, it exploded.
Real-estate developer, credited as the father of modern American
suburbia. Planned a housing project after WWII near Hempstead,
Long Island to provide affordable housing to returning veterans. The
development came to be named Levittown.
General Manager and Vice President of Football Operations for the
Buffalo Bills. Coach of Montreal Alouettes 1973-77, Kansas City
Chiefs 1978-82, Buffalo Bills 1986-97
February 18, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains recovered/
returned April 11, 1991.
Ambassador to Sierra Leone 1983-86
Ambassador to Sierra Leone 1983-86
Musician. Gary Lewis and the Playboys was a 1960s pop group,
songs include: "This Diamond Ring," "Count Me In," "Save Your Heart
For Me," and "Sure Gonna Miss Her." Son of Jerry Lewis
Colorado Representative 1933-43
January 5, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Kentucky Representative 1994-
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Florida Representative 1983-95
TV and Radio celebrity
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action near Taejon, Korea on July
20, 1950. Libby's group was in a truck when they encountered an
enemy roadblock that wounded all the passengers save Libby, and
disabled the vehicle. He flagged down a passing artillery tractor and
loaded all his wounded comrades onboard, then shielded the driver
with his body when the enemy fired on them. He did this several times
when the vehicle was forced to stop until he finally lost consciousness
from loss of blood due to the wounds he had received.
Marvel Comic founder. Writer and author of comic books from 1941.
Stan Lee
Iowa Representative 1985-97
Ambassador to South Korea 1986-89, China 1989-91
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Pioneering aviator. Piloted the first solo, non-stop flight across the
Atlantic, from New York to Paris, France, in 1927. The plane was
named The Spirit of St. Louis; the single-engine plane made the trip in
33.5 hours. It is now on display in the National Air and Space
Museum in Washington DC. March 21, 1929, he was presented the
Medal of Honor for the flight. In 1932, his eldest child Charles, Jr was
kidnapped and found dead a few weeks later. Bruno Hauptmann was
accused and executed for the crime. Co-author of The Culture of
Organs, a work summarizing he and Dr Carrel's study of the perfusion
of organs outside the body. Lindbergh contributed greatly to the early
study of Nazi aviation development.
Georgia Representative 1993New York Representative 1959-65. Mayor of New York City, New
York 1966-73. He is credited with helping New York City survive the
1960s without a major riot, but blamed for the fiscal crisis of the late
1970s.
Illinois Representative 1949-51
Chair Privacy Protection Study Commission
Ambassador Panama Canal Negotiations, which returned the Panama
Canal to Panama.
Ambassador Panama Canal Negotiations, which returned the Panama
Canal to Panama.
Illinois Representative 1983-2003
Murderer of five. List, facing financial ruin and what he believed to be
the "fall" of his family to sin and damnation, murdered his wife, mother
and three children then fled New Jersey in December of 1971. He
changed his name and lived undetected for nearly twenty years when
he was arrested. April 12, 1990 he was found guilty of five counts of
murder and sentenced to life in prison, five consecutive terms.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Phuoc-Lac, Bien
Hoa province, Republic of Vietnam on December 6, 1967. When his
battalion came under fire, Liteky observed two wounded men and
crawled to them, placing himself between them and the enemy.
During a brief respite, he pulled them to safely. The battalion rallied
and answered the enemies attack with heavy fire. Liteky moved
through the fire, administering aid and evacuating the wounded and
last rites to the dying. Observing a wounded, trapped soldier, he
crawled to him but determined he was too heavy to carry. He rolled on
his back and dragged the wounded man on his chest and using his
elbows and heals, crawled to safety. Another man he rescued from
dense, thorny underbrush in which the soldier had become trapped in.
Chaplain Liteky, despite wounds in his neck and foot, had carried over
twenty men to safety during the encounter. After Vietnam, Liteky
became involved in social justice activities and on July 29, 1986, he
renounced his Medal of Honor, placing it in an envelope addressed to
President Ronald Reagan. It is on display at the national Museum of
American History.
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Ambassador to Chad 1974-76
Ambassador to Chad 1974-76
Eleventh Assistant Commandant USMC 1935-37
Commander of Third Marine Raider Battalion during WWII.
Regimental Commander at Iwo Jima. Participated in the 1920
Olympics in Antwerp, winning third place in the shot put.
Louisiana Representative 1977-99
Mayor of West Covina, California 1973. California Representative
1975-81
Grandson of Henry Cabot Lodge. Connecticut Representative 194751. Governor 1951-55. Ambassador to Spain 1955-61, Argentina
1969-73, Switzerland 1983-85. Actor 1933-40, films include: Little
Women, The Scarlet Empress, The Little Colonel, and In Like Flint
Believed to have acted with Aldo Lorenzo Icardi in the shooting of
Major Holohan.
Broadway and Hollywood producer
Convicted by General Court Martial of espionage for assisting the
Soviets in obtaining information regarding layout of embassies in
Moscow and Vienna
Third Assistant Commandant USMC 1917-1920
Maryland Representative 1963-85
Maryland Representative 1963-85
Louisiana Representative 1953-58
Louisiana Representative 1963-65, 1973-85
May 12, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 16,
1973.
Louisiana Senator 1948-87
Louisiana Senator 1948-87
Louisiana Representative 1965-73
Ambassador to China 1985-89. President of the Council on Foreign
Relations 1977-85. National Security Council member 1969-73.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action near Sniper Ridge, North
Korea on November 22, 1952. Loring was provided air support,
aggressively dive-bombing enemy gun positions until his plane was
hit. He then turned his plane and sacrificed himself by diving his plane
into the middle of enemy emplacements
Astronaut who commanded and brought the crippled Apollo 13 back
safely. CEO of Bay-Houston Towing Company 1975. President of
Fisk Telephone Systems 1977. In the movie Apollo 13, he is played
by Tom Hanks, Lovell himself appears as the ship's captain on the
recovery ship, USS Iwo Jima.
Assistant Secretary of War for Air 1941-45. Under Secretary of State
1947-49, Fourth Secretary of Defense1951-53
Ambassador to Zambia 1976-79, Nigeria 1979-81
New York Representative 1969-71. Served as an alternate United
States Representative for Special Political Affairs to the United Nations
1977-78. Shot to death by Dennis Sweeney, a former student of
Stanford University where Lowenstein had been dean during the
1960s. Sweeney was mentally ill at the time of the shooting and
believed Lowenstein was plotting against him.
Ambassador to Luxembourg 1977-81
Photographed the first American Flag raising on Mount Surabachi on
Iwo Jima
Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security 20032005. Commandant of the Coast Guard 1998-2002.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Iwo Jima on February 20,
1945. Lucas and three others were ambushed by an enemy patrol.
When two enemy grenades landed nearby, Lucas landed on one and
pulled the other beneath him to save the lives of his companions.
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Iwo Jima on February 20,
1945. Lucas and three others were ambushed by an enemy patrol.
When two enemy grenades landed nearby, Lucas landed on one and
pulled the other beneath him to save the lives of his companions.
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Kentucky Representative 1999-2005
Illinois Representative 1935-39; Illinois Senator 1939-51; Professional
baseball player
Texas Representative 1947-55
Ambassador to Venezuela 1978, Czechoslovakia 1983-86
Ambassador to Venezuela 1978, Czechoslovakia 1983-86
Rhodes scholar. Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana 1968-75. Indiana
Senator 1977Rhodes scholar. Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana 1968-75. Indiana
Senator 1977WWI Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Succeeded David
Putnam as "ace of aces" in US Air Service during WWI. Member of
27th Pursuit Squadron. Shot down 18 enemy balloons and planes in
17 days before he was shot down by enemy ground fire. Luke Air
Force Base was named in his honor.
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1971-72. Ohio Representative 1974-75,
1977-91
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1971-72. Ohio Representative 1974-75,
1977-91
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on Iwo Jima on March 8,
1945. When his rifle platoon was pinned down by enemy fire,
Lummus charged forward, and despite wounds, destroyed three
enemy installations. He was mortally wounded by an exploding land
mine and died later that day. Lummus played football and baseball for
Baylor University, baseball with the Wichita Falls Team and football
with the New York Giants.
January 23, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned January 27, 1969.
Part of "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly were
lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near the
Kamchatka Peninsula June 27, 1958. Returned to US control July 7,
1958.
First Army nurse killed in combat during WWII
Texas Representative 1945-55,
Part of the "Raven" espionage flight that was forced down inside
U.S.S.R. Returned to US control on July 7, 1958 and cited in US
News and World Report on March 15, 1993.
US Secretary of Agriculture 1986-89
US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1973-75
US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1973-75
Assistant Secretary of Defense 1965-69
Brother of General Douglas MacArthur. Son of Army General Arthur
MacArthur, Jr.
Army General. Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South
West Pacific Area during WWII. Oversaw the occupation of Japan
1945-51. Led UN forces defending South Korea against the North
Korean invasion 1950-51. WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions
on the Bataan Peninsula, Philippine Islands in leading the defense
against invading Japanese forces.
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Mackay, Buddy
MacKinnon, George E
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Florida Representative 1983-89. Lieutenant Governor 1991-98.
Governor 1998-99
Minnesota Rep 1947-49; District Attorney 1953-58; Judge US Court of
Appeals beginning 1969.
Minnesota Rep 1947-49; District Attorney 1953-58; Judge US Court of
Appeals beginning 1969.
Army General and US Diplomat. Assist. Sec of War (Coolidge)
Ambassador to Jordan 1961-64, Turkey 1973-77
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Aviator. Flight instructor with Curtiss Aeroplanes 1912-1914, setting
records with Curtiss Flying Boats. Served during WWI, and returned
to Active Duty for WWII, acting as Air Corps liaison with the RAF in
North Africa and London.
Civil Execution. Electrocuted in Nebraska for the rape and murder of
sixteen year old Anna Milroy
Fighter pilot in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. Fifth ranking WWII
Air Force "Ace"
Department of Health and Human Services 1986. US Public Health
Service 1985-86. Special Assistant to the President for Drug Abuse
Policy. Director of White House Drug Abuse Policy Office
Former Green Beret who became a physician. February 17, 1970
MacDonald called the MPs for assistance. When they arrived, they
found his two daughters and wife dead by bludgeoning and stabbing.
Jeffrey, wounded and with a collapsed lung, told the MPs three men
and a woman had committed the crime. The investigator in charge
believed MacDonald was solely behind the attack, even with evidence
of multiple individuals. When the poor investigation was brought to
light in the trial, the case against MacDonald was dismissed, though
not forgotten. 1975, the now well respected doctor was indicted
through rather hazy means. Evidence was held back from the defense
team and restrictions placed on its handling and testing. Two
individuals even came forward about their presence at murder, but that
information was downplayed or simply not presented to the jury. Even
the judge seemed to be siding with the prosecution. MacDonald was
painted as a monster through testimony and evidence, some of which
was withheld outright and others tampered. The jury found him guilty
and he was sentenced to three life terms. The book Fatal Vision also
portrays MacDonald as a monster, though the author seemed more
interested in what would sell than the truth of the case. MacDonald
sued the author for fraud but the trial ended in mistrial and MacDonald
settled for $325,000. Through the nineties, the case has been
touched on and they are still trying to prove MacDonald's innocence
Chairman Navajo Tribal Council 1970-82, 1986
Massachusetts Representative 1955-76
Massachusetts Representative 1955-76
Execution. Hanged for the murder of three people in Italy. MTO
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Actor
February 8, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973.
Indiana Representative 1943-77
Execution. Tried and convicted of rape by court martial. Hanged at
Shepton Mallet, England.
Washington Representative 1937-44. Senator 1944-81
Washington Representative 1937-44. Senator 1944-81
Philippine President 1953-1957. Died in a plane crash enroute to
Cebu.
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
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Mahurin, Bud
Mailliard, William
Maines, George H
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Manton, Thomas J
Manzelman, Earle H
Marble, Alexander
Marchbanks, Tom E
Marchegiano, Rocco
Marciano, Rocky
Marcinko, Richard
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Four Star General.
Clouse went AWOL in 1966 to avoid going to Vietnam. He and a
childhood friend, Paul G Mahar, came up with a plan to get him out of
service. They traded places and Mahar reported for service as
Clouse. Mahar had been rejected by the army previously due to a
metal plate in his arm. Mahar wrote to the Army in 1991 with the story
asking for the medals and citations he earned as Frank Clouse.
General Prisoner in Algeria for rape of young boy. Attempted to
escape train and was run over, died shortly from shock and
hemorrhaging due to amputation of both legs and part of one hand.
One of the Gainesville 8 (Scott Camil, John Kniffen, Alton Foss,
Donald Perdue, William Patterson, Stan Michelsen, Peter Mahoney,
and John Briggs) They were indicted on charges of conspiracy to
disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami. John
Briggs was the only non-veteran in the group. They were protesting
the war in Vietnam.
Aerial ace in WWII with 20.75 planes (German and Japanese) shot
down. Korea, 3.5 shot down before shot down and taken as a POW.
California Representative 1953-74
Author of the Pamphlet "Why Germany will Win the War" six months
before the US entered into WWI. It was written prior to his
commission and resulted in his release after his commission. He was
reaccepted in 1918 and found to be loyal and enthusiastic.
Ambassador to Botswana 1982
Actor. Works include: A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront,
Patton, Baby Doll, How the West Was Won, The Streets of San
Francisco, and They Knew What They Wanted
Watergate Deputy Chairman of the 1972 Presidential campaign.
Director of the 1988 Republican Convention and 1992 Campaign
Manager for President Bush
April 24, 1971 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973.
Historian and biographer. Books of note include: Goodbye Darkness:
A Memoir of the Pacific War, Death of a President, American Caesar:
Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964, and A World Lit Only by Fire: The
Medieval Mind & the Renaissance--Portrait of an Age
Twenty-ninth Assistant Commandant USMC 1965-67
Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1980-82, 1991. Ohio Representative 199395
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Best, Holland on
September 18, 1944. While his platoon was attempting to seize a
bridge, they became surrounded by enemy troops. He went forward
as a scout and destroyed an 88mm gun, ammunition dump, and
enemy soldiers until he was wounded and forced to cover. The next
day, the enemy made an advance and when a grenade landed near
Mann, he yelled warning and then threw himself over the grenade.
Montana Representative 1943-53. Senator 1953-77. Ambassador to
Japan 1977-88. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989.
Montana Representative 1943-53. Senator 1953-77. Ambassador to
Japan 1977-88. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989.
Montana Representative 1943-53. Senator 1953-77. Ambassador to
Japan 1977-88. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989.
Montana Representative 1943-53. Senator 1953-77. Ambassador to
Japan 1977-88. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989.
New York Representative 1985-99
Father of Earle H. Dooley, the half-brother of Thomas A Dooley
Researcher, contributed to the research of diabetes and insulin
First Chief of the US Air Force Reserve 1968
Boxer. World Heavyweight Boxing Champion 1952-56. Retired
undefeated and without any draws.
Founder of SEAL Team SIX and Red Cell (counter-terrorist units).
Author of Rogue Warrior, Leadership Secrets of the Rogue Warrior: A
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Markham, Monte W
Marks, Edward
Marney, Harold William
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Martin, David C
Martin, David O
Martin, Dean P
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Martini, Gary W
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Commando's Guide to Success, Red Cell, Violence of Action, and
Vengeance. CEO of SOS Temps, Inc and Richard Marcinko, Inc
Philippine President 1965-86. Survivor of the Bataan Death March
during WWII. His body is on display in a refrigerated crypt until the
family can get it buried with full military honors
Execution. Hanged for murdering a woman and raping two others in
France. ETO
Hockey player
Massachusetts Representative 1976Actor and producer
Ambassador to Cape Verde 1977, Guinea-Bissau 1977
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Major General. Reporter for The Seattle Times. Head of the
Economics and Science Section General Headquarters for the
Supreme Allied Powers 1945-52. Chief of Civil Affairs and Military
Government 1952-55.
US Consul in Istanbul 1958-59. Ambassador to Malagasy Republic
1969-71, Trinidad and Tobago 1972-74, Kenya 1973, Seychelles 1976
US Consul in Istanbul 1958-59. Ambassador to Malagasy Republic
1969-71, Trinidad and Tobago 1972-74, Kenya 1973, Seychelles 1976
Army Chief of Staff 1939-45. 1944 awarded the 5-star rank, known as
General of the Army. Marshall was instrumental in the reorganization
and preparation of the Army and Army Air Corps for combat.
Secretary of State 1947-49. Author of the European Recovery Plan,
which became known as the Marshall Plan. Secretary of Defense
1950-51. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the Marshall Plan 1953
Marshall, Jim Mayor of Macon, Georgia 1995-99. Georgia
Representative 2003Military historian and author. Blitzkrieg, The River and the Cauntlet,
and Pork Chop Hill
Ambassador to Qatar 1980-83
CBS News Pentagon Correspondent
New York Representative 1981-93
Son of Dean Martin. Actor and musician. Died when his F-4C
Phantom struck a mountainside during a blizzard.
Pennsylvania Senator 1947-59, Governor 1943-47, Adjutant General
of Pennsylvania 1939-43
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Country music singer.
Actor and singer. Songs include: To Each His Own, There's No
Tomorrow, I Get Ideas, and Here. Films include: Follow the Fleet,
Back to Nature, The Holy Terror, The Big Store, Casbah, and Hit the
Deck.
Actor and singer. Songs include: To Each His Own, There's No
Tomorrow, I Get Ideas, and Here. Films include: Follow the Fleet,
Back to Nature, The Holy Terror, The Big Store, Casbah, and Hit the
Deck.
Execution. Hanged for rape in England. ETO
California Representative 1982-2001
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Binh
Son, Republic of Vietnam on April 21, 1967. During Operation
UNION, Martini's platoon assaulted enemy trench lines and were
received with enemy mortar, grenades, and small arms fire. The unit
was pinned down behind a shallow dike. Martini first crawled forward
and assaulted the enemy with hand grenades, then observing
wounded laying in the open, moved to pull them to safety. The
brought the first back and though wounded, went out to aid a second.
He was mortally wounded, but continued to drag the man to safely.
When others moved to help him, he asked them to remain under cover
and managed to drag the man to an area where he could be pulled to
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Mathien, Harold R
Matlovich, Leonard
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Matsunaga, Spark
Matthow, Walter
Matthau, Walter
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safety before he succumbed to his wounds.
Former military participant and anti-US witness in the Bertrand Russell
Vietnam War Crimes Trial in Copenhagen November 1967. The
Russell Tribunal was designed to investigate and publicize war crimes
and conduct of the American forces and its allies during the Vietnam
War
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. Used in Carroll Case's book The Slaughter: An American
Atrocity which details the supposed incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Actor in many western and military movies such as The Dirty Dozen,
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Cat Ballou, and Sergeant Riker.
May 2, 1970 taken as POW in Cambodia. Returned February 12,
1973.
Very early naval aviator (#52) who went on to become an admiral,
commanding the USS Hornet during WWII
Actor. Best known for his role as Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver in Leave
it to Beaver. Other works include, Still the Beaver, This Is My Love,
Men of the Fighting Lady, The Seven Little Foys, and The Trouble with
Harry
Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare 1975-77. Served in
President Ford's cabinet. CEO and President of the Kettering
Foundation 1981Maryland Representative 1961-69. Senator 1969-87
USS Arizona
1975 court case involving the discharge of homosexuals from military
service. Matlovich became a symbol in the gay rights movement.
Though he was initially discharged, a later court case ordered him
reinstated with back pay. The Air Force offered him a settlement of
$160,000 tax-free to drop his case and accept the honorable
discharge. Rather than face hostility, he accepted the settlement.
Hawaii Representative 1963-77. Senator 1977-90
Actor. Works include: The Kentuckian, King Creole, The Odd Couple,
The Fortune Cookie, Grumpy Old Men, The Grass Harp, and Hello,
Dolly! During WWII he served in the same bomb group as Jimmy
Stewart.
Part of a daytime bombing raid over Nuremberg in the plane "Miss Fall
River," a B17G. It was hit by anti-aircraft fire and exploded in the air
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Political cartoonist originally for Stars and Stripes, the American
soldiers' newspaper. Won the Pulitzer Prize 1945 and 1959. 1958
began cartooning the editorial pages of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
1962-1991, he worked for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action at the Cam Lo District
Headquarters, Quang Tri Province on February 2, 1968. When an
attack come, Maxam let his team to a weakened area along the
perimeter. Though wounded, he used an abandoned machine gun in
an effort to hold back the enemy. He held the perimeter until he
succumbed to multiple wounds.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action at the Cam Lo District
Headquarters, Quang Tri Province on February 2, 1968. When an
attack come, Maxam let his team to a weakened area along the
perimeter. Though wounded, he used an abandoned machine gun in
an effort to hold back the enemy. He held the perimeter until he
succumbed to multiple wounds.
Execution. Hanged for the rape of a French woman in Italy. MTO
Administrator of Export Control 1940-41. Head US Military Mission to
Cairo 1941-42. Commanding General US Army Forces Middle East
1942-43. Commandant Army Service Forces Unit Training Center
1943. Assistant Chief of Staff War Department General Staff 1943-46.
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Retired 1946
WAC Colonel. First member of the WAC to fly over the Himalayas
(the "Hump") during WWII
Iowa Representative 1967-75
Iowa Representative 1967-75
Kentucky Representative 1971-95
Finance Officer, US Military Mission to Hungary. Corrupt use of officebuying and reselling high price cameras and other items. Possessed
large sums of money as well as sending home large sums of money.
First Director of the WAVES
Army general who commanded the 101st Airborne during the Battle of
Bastogne, Belgium (during the Battle of the Bulge, WWII). His troops
were surrounded and the Germans demanded their surrender. His
reply to General Heinrich von Luettwitz is remembered as "NUTS!!",
though he and others have stated it was actually something stronger.
His forces were able to hold off the Germans until reinforcements
arrived.
Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (Drug Policy)
1996-2001
Navy Admiral. Commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force during
WWII.
Arizona Representative 1983-87. Senator 1987- . October 26, 1967
taken as POW in North Vietnam. Returned March 14, 1973.
Navy Admiral. Father of Arizona Senator John McCain, III and son of
John McCain, Sr, also a Naval Admiral.
June 20, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered August 17, 1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action on June 19, 1944 when he
shot down 7 Japanese planes during the Battle of Philippine Sea; and
October 24, 1944 when he shot down 9.
California Representative 1983-95
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action at Iron Bottom Sound, off
Savo Island, Solomon Island group. McCandless was the
communication officer on the USS San Francisco when it was
engaged in battle against the Japanese. When a particularly vicious
attack killed or wounded most of the upper command around him, he
assumed command and ordered course and fire against the enemy.
His actions helped to seal a victory and saw the ship returned safely to
port.
Astronaut. First untethered, free flight using the Manned Maneuvering
Unit.
Commanded SOG Company which conducted "Operation Tailwind" in
September 1970. Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed
for reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a
larger operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation
received negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve
gas during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Execution. Hanged for the murder of a soldier in France. ETO
Military Aide to George C. Marshall
Wisconsin Senator 1947-57. 1950 made speech to Republican
Women's Club of Wheeling, West Virginia in which he accused the
government of employing numerous communist sympathizers, fitting
into the Second Red Scare 1948-56. In 1954, the Senate condemned
McCarthy for dishonorable/disreputable conduct.
Twenty-sixth Assistant Commandant USMC 1957-59
Motivational and Inspirational Speaker who lost his left arm and eye on
patrol in Vietnam. He spent over two years in hospitals and underwent
over 30 major surgeries.
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Arkansas Representative 1935-39. Senator 1943-77
Illinois Representative 1963-83
Illinois Representative 1963-83
Mayor of Bloomington, Indiana 1972-82. Indiana Representative
1983-85, 1985-95
California Representative 1967-83
California Representative 1967-83
California Representative 1967-83
California Representative 1967-83
Ambassador to Cyprus 1973-74, 1974-75, Netherlands 1976-78,
Greece 1978-81
Ambassador to Cyprus 1973-74, 1974-75, Netherlands 1976-78,
Greece 1978-81
Execution. Hanged for shooting an officer with a rifle.
Assistant Secretary of War 1941. President of the World Bank 194749. Chairman of the Ford Foundation 1958-65. United States High
Commissioner for Germany 1949-52. Chief Disarmament Adviser
1961. Member of the Warren Commission in the 1960's.
Idaho Representative 1967-73. Senator 1973-91
Command of the Fighting Squadron Six (VF-6) on the USS Enterprise
during WWII. Later in the war, he commanded the escort carrier
Corregidor
Nebraska Representative 1971-77
Football Player. Played for the New York Giants 1984-88, Phoenix
Cardinals 1989, and San Diego Chargers 1989
Kentucky Senator 1985-
Chief of Staff of the Air Force 1965-69
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action on June 10-11, 1945 off the
coast of Okinawa aboard the USS LSC (L)(3)122. He aided in the
evacuation of sinking destroyer. When enemy planes threatened
suicide actions, he orders his guns against them, shooting one down
and damaging a second before it crashed into his ship. He quickly
rallied his men to begin fire-fighting measures, and helped evacuate
men himself despite severe burns and wounds.
Washington Representative 1971-81
Publisher of the Chicago Tribune
Similar to D. B. Cooper. McCoy hijacked a commercial airliner on April
7, 1972 and escaped by parachute. Arrested and convicted, he
escaped prison in August and was killed in a shootout with the FBI.
Ohio Representative 1947-73
Oklahoma Representative 1981-95
Thirty-second Assistant Commandant USMC 1971
Washington Representative 1989Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations--Rank of
Ambassador
Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations--Rank of
Ambassador
Georgia Representative 1975-83. Killed when the Korean Airlines jet
he was a passenger on was shot down by the Soviet military over the
Sea of Japan.
Georgia Representative 1975-83. Killed when the Korean Airlines jet
he was a passenger on was shot down by the Soviet military over the
Sea of Japan.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Tenth Assistant Commandant USMC 1933-34
New York Representative 1965-81
California Representative 1957-79
National Security Advisor 1983-85. Heavily involved in the Iran-Contra
Affair. 1987 attempted suicide by overdosing on Valium. 1988
pleaded guilty to four counts of withholding information from Congress
and sentenced to two years' probation and a $20,000 fine. Pardoned
December 1992 by President Bush.
Execution. Hanged for the rape of a woman in France. ETO
Execution. Hanged for shooting another soldier. Italy, MTO
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Republic of
Vietnam July 18, 1966. McGinty's platoon was providing cover for a
withdrawing force and had been under fire for three days. The enemy
launched a fierce 4 hour attack during which McGinty continually
rallied his men. When two squads became separated from the
platoon, he rushed through enemy fire to their position. While tending
the wounded, he shouted encouragement and directed their fire until
the enemy was forced to withdraw.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Republic of
Vietnam July 18, 1966. McGinty's platoon was providing cover for a
withdrawing force and had been under fire for three days. The enemy
launched a fierce 4 hour attack during which McGinty continually
rallied his men. When two squads became separated from the
platoon, he rushed through enemy fire to their position. While tending
the wounded, he shouted encouragement and directed their fire until
the enemy was forced to withdraw.
Film producer and photographer in charge of all film created in Japan
at Nagasaki and Hiroshima of the effects of atomic bombs
South Dakota Representative 1957-61. Senator 1963-81. Author of
The Third Freedom: Ending Hunger in Our Time (2001); Terry: My
Daughter's Life-and -Death Struggle with Alcoholism (1996);
Grassroots: The Autobiography of George McGovern (1977)
Judge of US Court of Appeals for DC Circuit 1963-86
Judge of US Court of Appeals for DC Circuit 1963-86
Founder of telecommunications giant MCI
Record recovered from USS Arizona
Major League baseball relief pitcher. Played for the New York Mets
and Philadelphia Phillies, compiling 180 saves in his career. Inducted
into the New York Mets Hall of Fame 1993. Father of country music
singer Tim McGraw
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor awarded for action at Mundang
on Basilan Island, Philippine Islands on September 24, 1911. While
part of a group ordered to take a station, his unit was ambushed by
enemy troops. McGuire called for help, then charged the position. He
emptied his rifle into the attacker then proceeded to use it as a club
until reinforcements arrived. Despite wounds he, himself suffered, he
administered first aid to the wounded and is credited with saving the
lives of at least two men.
Dismissed from service due to theft, looting, and black market
activities in Europe
Ambassador to Mali 1973
Ambassador to Mali 1973
Third Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 1962-65
Early Marine Aviator
Drill Instructor at Parris Island who led his platoon in a "punishment"
march into Ribbon Creek, resulting in the death of 6 of his "boots,"
4/8/1956. Court martialed yet not discharged or sent to prison.
Served until 1959 at a reduced rank.
Maine Representative 1983-87. Governor 1987-95
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South Carolina Representative 1939-73
Assistant Secretary Department of State
July 12, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Execution. Hanged for shooting a woman and raping two others in
Italy. MTO
February 7, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973.
Army General. He was killed near St. Lo during Operation Cobra, by a
misplaced Allied aerial bombardment. He was known largely for his
training skills, which are related in Louisiana Maneuvers, a book by
Chris Gabel.
Secretary of Defense 1961-68. President of the World Bank 1968-81
Commanding General, US Forces in the European Theater and
Commander in Chief, US Forces of Occupation of Germany 1945-47
Chief Executive St. Louis County, Mo
Served with 506th Parachute Infantry, 101st AB Division throughout
the war. Author and subject of WWII Memoir The Filthy Thirteen
Indiana Governor 1933-37. High Commissioner to the Philippines.
Ambassador to Philippines 1946-47. Head of the War Manpower
Commission. Director of Defense.
One of 11 McQuain Brothers in WWII
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Ambassador to Gabon 1970-75. Department of the State 1947-77
Ambassador to Gabon 1970-75. Department of the State 1947-77
Ambassador to Haiti 1986-89
Connecticut Representative 1971-87
TV and movie actor. Works include: Fourteen Hours, The Searchers,
The Last Hurrah, The Longest Day, Captain Christopher Pike in the
pilot of Star Trek, Brainstorm, and King of Kings.
New York Representative 1969-71
Was lost and presumed dead in crash during espionage flight July 1,
1960 in Barents Sea Area. Flight with John R McKone and Freeman
B. Olmstead captured and imprisoned in Lebyanka Prison, Moscow.
Released January 1961.
Thirty-Seventh Assistant Commandant USMC 1979-81
Department of Defense 1962-64, 1969-73. Secretary of the Air Force
1973-75
Department of Defense 1962-64, 1969-73. Secretary of the Air Force
1973-75
Announcer for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Hosted Star Search.
Movies include: The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon
High, and Butterfly
Announcer for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Hosted Star Search.
Movies include: The Incident, Fun With Dick and Jane, Full Moon
High, and Butterfly
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk. Kennedy towed him to
safety by clenching the strap of McMahon's life vest between his teeth.
Ambassador to Haiti 1983-86
Chief Counsel in VA
March 11, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 16,
1973
North Carolina Representative 1985-95
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Actor. Works include: Wanted: Dead or Alive, The Blob, The
Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, and Bullitt. McQueen was also
a motorcycle and racecar enthusiast. He was inducted into the
Motorcycle Hall of Fame posthumously in 1999
Oklahoma Representative 1973-75
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on Okinawa June 7, 1945.
McTureous saw a group of stretcher bearers come under enemy fire
while attempting to evacuate wounded from the field. He charged the
enemy caves, throwing grenades in an attempt to cease the hostile
fire. He continued his one-man assault until he was too wounded to
continue.
Commanding officer of the USS Indianapolis when it was lost at sea in
1945. He was blamed for the incident and finally committed suicide.
Congress posthumously exonerated him 2000. The Indianapolis had
just dropped off the parts and material for the atomic bombs to Tinian
when she was attacked by Japanese submarine I-58 and sank. About
900 men survived the attack to wait in the water for rescue. The
rescue did not come for five days. Between the sharks and lack of
supplies, only 316 survived to be rescued.
Domestic terrorist who, with Terry Nichols, was responsible for the
Oklahoma City bombing April 19, 1995 that killed 167 individuals at the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. McVeigh was executed by lethal
injection June 11, 2001 at the US Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute,
Indiana.
Connecticut Representative 1943-45
Comedian and impersonator who rose to fame with The First Family,
an album spoofing President Kennedy. His career faded with the
Kennedy assassination
Soldier involved, as a major shooter, in the My Lai massacre March
16, 1968
Serviceman who stole the Quedinburg church treasures as well as
other objects d' art at the end of WWII. The matter of the theft was
eventually settled out of court in the 1990's
Arizona Governor 1987-88. Indicted 1988 on six felony counts of
perjury and filing a false campaign report, specifically of failing to
report a $350,000 loan to his campaign by Barry Wolfson, a real estate
developer. He was later acquitted of the charges. Impeached
February 5, 1988 on charges of obstructing justice and illegally lending
state money to his business. Convicted and removed from office April
4, 1988.
November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned July 9, 1973.
Commanding Officer of HHC and Co C 1/20 11th Infantry Brigade,
American Division during the My Lai Massacre March 16, 1968.
Calley's CO.
Washington Representative 1965-79
US Attorney General 1985-88. Advisor to Ronald Reagan as both
Governor of California and President.
Twenty-fifth Assistant Commandant USMC 1956-57
December 25, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
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December 25, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
March 16, 1973
November 30, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains
returned/recovered March 26, 1989
Montana Representative 1969-77. Senator 1977-89
Ambassador to Dominican Republic 1969-73; Guatemala 1973-76;
Lebanon 1976, Assassinated in Beirut, Lebanon.
Ambassador to Dominican Republic 1969-73; Guatemala 1973-76;
Lebanon 1976, Assassinated in Beirut, Lebanon.
Ambassador to Malagasy Republic 1972-75
Actor. Works include: The Sheik, The Blue Envelope Mystery, The
Three Musketeers, A Woman of Paris, and The Front Page.
Wife of Quarterback Kurt Warner
First African American student at the University of Mississippi. Author.
Works include: Mississippi: A Volume of Eleven Books and Three
Years in Mississippi
Chief of the Division of Near Eastern Affairs. Member of the
Secretary's Policy Planning staff. Helped to draft the text of the
Truman Doctrine.
Indiana Representative 1953-55
Actor. Films include: The Music Man, Mack and Mabel, Mame,
Victor/Victoria, and Outrage!
US Judge for the Court of Appeals 1975-93. Mayor of New Britain,
Connecticut 1965-66. Representative 1967-71, Governor 1971-75
Washington Representative 1995-2001
Montana Representative 1953-61. Senator 1961-78
Won gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals in 1932 and 1936.
Illinois Representative 1971-78
Army Chief of Staff 1979-83
Kansas Representative 1947-50
Baseball player. Chicago Cubs 1946-48, Philadelphia Phillies 194952, Brooklyn Dodgers 1953-55, Boston Red Sox 1957, Kansas City
Athletics 1959
Major General. Dismissed from the service of the United States on
July 16, 1948 pursuant to Article of War 118.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near
Neiderzerf, Germany on March 14, 1945. Michael was the leader of a
rifle platoon that was assaulting a wooded area near the village of
Neiderzerf. Over three days, he led his platoon in the assault,
destroying machine gun nests and artillery pieces as well as capturing
well over 80 Germans before he was shot and killed.
General Officer. 101st Airborne Division 1944-45. Aide to Eisenhower
1947-48. 27th Infantry 1950. 25th Infantry 1950-51
Administrative assistant to US Rep Harold Velde 1949-56. Illinois
Representative 1957-95. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
1994
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics 1907 for his work in measuring the
speed of light. The first American citizen to received the Nobel Prize
in the Sciences. Worked on development of a range finder and
binoculars for night time use for the Navy during WWI.
Michigan Representative 1919-33, 1935-51
Author. Works include: Tales of the South Pacific, Hawaii, The
Drifters, Centennial, The Source, Chesapeake, and Caribbean
Execution. Hanged for rape and theft while in Guam, Marianas
Islands. Execution took place at Schofield Barracks, Oahn, Territory
of Hawaii
Secretary of the Navy 1974-77
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Secretary of the Navy 1974-77
Commanded VIII Corps during the Battle of the Bulge. President of
LSU.
Illinois Representative 1969-73, 1975-79 (different Districts) Judge of
US Court of Appeals 1979-.
Four Star General. Commanded units in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
Texas Representative 1973-79
Jazz musician and band leader during the swing era. Among his most
noted recordings are: "In the Mood", "Tuxedo Junction", "Chattanooga
Choo Choo", "Moonlight Serenade", and "Pennsylvania 6-5000".
Leader of the American Band of the Allied Expeditionary Force when
he disappeared on-route to Paris to play for the troops there.
Nebraska Representative 1943-59
African American cook in the Navy during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
He was aboard the West Virginia when the attack came. He took
control of an unattended .50 caliber anti-aircraft gun and began firing
at the Japanese planes, downing at least one of them before he ran
out of ammunition and was ordered to abandon ship.
Chairman, National Labor Relations Board 1970-74
Died on the USS Arizona when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
California Representative 1999California Representative 1945-73
April 15, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Delaware Representative 1915-17. Alien Property Custodian 1921-25.
Spent 18 months in a Federal Penitentiary for conspiring to defraud
the government.
Navy Combat photographer WWII
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia 1975-81. Governor of Georgia 199199. Senator 2000-05
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Soam-Ni, Korea on
February 7, 1951. While leading his company, he noted a platoon
pinned down by enemy fire. He ordered a bayonet charge up the hill
and led him men through the charge even when wounded by grenade
fragments
Colorado Senator 1941-57
Commanding Officer 6th Cavalry Regiment 1939-40. Commanding
General 2nd Cavalry Division 1941. Commanding General 33rd
Division, New Guinea 1941-43. Commanding General III Corps,
North-West Europe 1943-45 (Battle of the Bulge). Commanding
General 13th Armored Division, North-West Europe 1945. Retired
1948
Early Army Aviator
Mayor of San Jose, California 1971-74. California Representative
1975-95. Secretary of Commerce 2000-01. Secretary of
Transportation 2001New Jersey Representative 1963-85
Baseball player. Knoxville Smokies, Dodgers 1946-49, Chicago Cubs
1950-56
Ohio Representative 1955-74
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Indiana Senator 1935-41. Judge of US Court of Appeals for the 7th
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Circuit 1941-49. Justice of US Supreme Court 1949-56
Execution. Shot for murder of an officer. England. ETO
New York Representative 1973-83
New York Representative 1973-83
Judge of US District Court 1979-80. Maine Senator 1980-95.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom March 17, 1999
Under Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development
1973-74, 1974-75. Department of Commerce 1972-73. Office of
Management and Budget 1975-77.
US Attorney General 1969-72. A central figure in the Watergate
scandal, convicted and served time in prison
US Attorney General 1969-72. A central figure in the Watergate
scandal, convicted and served time in prison
Led 16 P-38 Lightenings on a mission to intercept the aircraft
containing Isoroku Yamamoto April 18, 1943. Yamamoto's plane was
shot down over Bougainville, no one survived. Admiral Ugaki,
Yamamoto's chief of staff was in a second plane, also shot down, but
survived.
Maryland Representative 1971-87
Attorney General 1929-33
General. Commanded all American air combat units in France during
WWI. Planned and led the air phase of the Battle of Saint-Mihiel.
Advocated the development of bombsights, ski-equipped aircraft,
engine superchargers and aerial torpedoes. Mitchell predicted future
war with Japan, including the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1924. His
report, for the most part, was ignored.
Actor and Singer. Songs include: "River of No Return", The Night of
the Hunter", Calypso--Is Like So...", and "The Ballad of Thunder Road"
Movies include: Nevada, The Story of G.I. Joe, West of the Pecos, Till
the End of Time, The Locket, Pursued, Out of the Past, Cape Fear,
and Crossfire.
Naval Admiral. Commander of the Fast Carrier Task Force in the
Pacific during the latter half of WWII. Commander of the Hornet
during the Doolittle Raid in 1942.
North Carolina Representative 1969-75. Professional baseball player,
pitcher for 9 seasons (1952 to 1953, 1956 to 1962) with the St. Louis
Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, and the Chicago White
Sox. Career totals were 90 Wins-88 Losses, 268 Games Pitched,
918 Strike Outs, and a 3.85 career ERA.
Massachusetts Representative 1973-2001
Massachusetts Representative 1973-2001
Associate of Osama Bin Laden--terrorist leader thought to be
mastermind of US Embassy bombings in Africa. In 2000, he pled
guilty to five counts of conspiracy to kill nationals of the US, to murder
and kidnap, and to destroy US property.
New York Representative 1981-90. Borough president of Staten
Island, New York 1990-2001
West Virginia Representative 1983Invented the Momsen Lung used for deep sea rescue. May 1939 he
directed the rescue of the crew of the Squalus. The Lung consists of a
canister of soda lime and two tubes running from the canister
(strapped around the waist) to a mouth piece. The submariner
exhaled in one tube and inhaled through the other. The soda lime
removed carbon dioxide from the exhaled air and replaced it with
oxygen.
Minnesota Senator 1964-76. Vice President of the United States
1977-81. Ambassador to Japan 1993.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
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Mississippi Representative 1967-97. Awarded Presidential Medal of
Freedom November 9, 2005
Mississippi Representative 1967-97. Awarded Presidential Medal of
Freedom November 9, 2005
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Actor and Director. Works include: So This is College, Private Lives,
Night Must Fall, Here Comes Mr. Jordan, and Lady in the Lake. He is
the father of actress Elizabeth Montgomery (Bewitched) and
grandfather of Belinda Montgomery
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Padiglione, Italy on
February 22, 1944. When a strong enemy force attacked his platoon's
position, Montgomery single-handedly attacked the enemy forces
which had divided into three different sections. His actions accounted
for 11 enemy dead, 32 prisoners, and untold wounded.
Monti went AWOL October 1944 and flew to Milan in a stolen P-38
and surrendered to the Germans. May of 1945, he surrendered to US
Forces in Italy, he was wearing his SS uniform with a German P-38
pistol and ammunition. August 1945 was the beginning of his court
martial; he was found guilty of going AWOL and the theft of a P-38 and
sentenced to 15 years hard labor. 1946, Truman remitted the
unexecuted portion of Monti's sentence effective upon Monti's
enlistment in the Army as a private. November 1946, Monti was
identified as Weithaupt and his activities in Germany came to light.
August 1948 he was discharged from the Army and picked up by the
FBI. Monti was charged with treason in 1948 and jailed. He was
paroled in 1960.
Died while on "Raven" flight over Sea of Japan. Twelve crew reportly
were lost when their plane what shot down by Russian fighters near
the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Kansas Representative 1999Commander of the 1st battalion at the Battle of la Drang, November
14-16, 1965. Portrayed in We Were Soldiers which is based on
Moore's book We Were Soldiers Once…And Young
Baseball player. St. Louis Cardinals 1935-42, 1946-48. Coached
Cardinals and managed the Philadelphia Phillies
Louisiana Representative 1975-87. Senator 1986
Was one of the first aviators to take to the air in response to the
Japanese attack December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Advanced
rapidly after the war, Captain 1950; Rear Admiral 1957; Commander
of Pacific Fleet 1964; Commander of Atlantic Fleet 1965 (first naval
officer to command both Pacific and Atlantic Fleets). Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff 1970. Awarded various medals, military, civilian
as well as decorated by 13 foreign governments.
Was one of the first aviators to take to the air in response to the
Japanese attack December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Advanced
rapidly after the war, Captain 1950; Rear Admiral 1957; Commander
of Pacific Fleet 1964; Commander of Atlantic Fleet 1965 (first naval
officer to command both Pacific and Atlantic Fleets). Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff 1970. Awarded various medals, military, civilian
as well as decorated by 13 foreign governments.
California Representative 1973-97
Pennsylvania Representative 1959-81
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January 23, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned January 27, 1969.
Chief of Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks and of the Civil Engineer
Corps. Founded the Seabees in 1941
March 5, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
January 10, 1990.
North Carolina Senator 1978-81
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North Carolina Senator 1978-81
Commander of the Memphis Belle B-17. Morgan died at an air show
when he fell off the entry ladder of a B-17 and hit his head on the
pavement. The Memphis Belle flew 148 hours in the European
Theater and dropped 60 tons of bombs.
Fortieth Assistant Commandant USMC 1986-88
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Vandegrift Combat Base in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
on February 25, 1969. While participating in Operation Dewey
Canyon, one squad in Morgan's platoon got pinned down by enemy
fire and began taking casualties. Observing two wounded men in an
exposed position, Morgan assaulted the enemy bunker, allowing the
men to be retrieved and the enemy position to be taken. He was
mortally wounded in his charge.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Vandegrift Combat Base in Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
on February 25, 1969. While participating in Operation Dewey
Canyon, one squad in Morgan's platoon got pinned down by enemy
fire and began taking casualties. Observing two wounded men in an
exposed position, Morgan assaulted the enemy bunker, allowing the
men to be retrieved and the enemy position to be taken. He was
mortally wounded in his charge.
Actor. Films include: Paths of Glory, Kid Galahad, Beyond the Law,
and Flight Angels
New Mexico Representative 1959-69
Washington Representative 1981-93
Actor and director. Works include: Blackboard Jungle and COMBAT!
Killed while filming Twilight Zone: The Movie. A helicopter being used
spun out of control, crashed, and killed Morrow and the two children
on the set with him.
Massachusetts Representative 1961-72
Actor. Works include: Since You Went Away, The Adventures of Wild
Bill Hickok, Till the End of Time and Honeymoon
Actor. Works include: Since You Went Away, The Adventures of Wild
Bill Hickok, Till the End of Time and Honeymoon
Utah Senator 1959-77. The Federal courthouse in Salt Lake City is
named for him.
California Representative 1953-78.
California Representative 1953-78.
California Representative 1953-78.
California Representative 1953-78.
Stage actor and comic. Works include: The Front, A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fiddler on the Roof, Ulysses in
Nighttown, and Rhinoceros. Was called to testify before the House
Un-American Activities Committee October 1955 but did not
cooperate. He was blacklisted for several years.
Ambassador to India 1973-75. US Representative to United Nations
1975-76. New York Senator 1977-2001
Ambassador to India 1973-75. US Representative to United Nations
1975-76. New York Senator 1977-2001
New York Representative 1983-93
Professional wrestling promoter. President of National Wrestling
Alliance 1950-60, 1963-75.
Assistant United States Attorney 1982. Assistant to Attorney General
1989. United States Attorney in San Francisco 1998-2001. Acting
Deputy Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice
2001. FBI Director 2001- .
Thirtieth Commandant of Marine Corps 1991-95
Twenty-seventh Assistant Commandant USMC 1960-63
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Point
Cruz, Guadalcanal on September 27, 1942. Munro was aiding the
evacuation of a battalion of Marines who had become trapped by
Japanese forces. He led five craft toward the shore and ordered the
others to land and load up. He used his craft to draw the Japanese
fire and act as a shield for the evacuation. He was killed by enemy
fire. Munro is the only Medal of Honor recipient from the Coast Guard.
Baseball player. Milwaukee Braves 1956
Alaska Representative 1970. Senator 1981-2002. Governor 2002Actor, author, and songwriter. Works include (western): Bad Boy,
Beyond Glory, To Hell and Back, and The Unforgiven. Most decorated
Army soldier of WWII. WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near
Holtzwihr, France on January 26, 1945. When his company was
attacked by German forces, he ordered his men to withdraw into the
woods while he remained at his command post and directed artillery
fire. When they continued their advance, Murphy climbed on a
burning tank to use its machine gun to hold the Germans back until he
ran out of ammunition. His actions helped ensure the woods were not
lost to the Germans.
Pennsylvania Representative 1977-95
US Supreme Court Justice 1940-49. Mayor of Detroit 1930-33.
Governor of Michigan 1937-39. Governor-General of the Philippines
1933-35. High Commissioner of the Philippines 1935-36. United
States Attorney General 1939-40.
New York Representative 1963-81. Implicated in the Abscam sting, in
which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered bribes to
political figures. Indicted June 18 and convicted December 3, 1980 of
conspiracy, conflict of interest, and accepting an illegal gratuity.
Sentenced to three years in prison and fined $20,000 and paroled in
1985
Illinois Representative 1971-81
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Korea February 3,
1953. Murphy was leading an evacuation platoon to support assault
units engaging entrenched enemy forces. Though wounded by mortar
fire, he refused to be evacuated, rather directed the evacuation and
helped carry wounded from the field. When reinforcements were
needed by the assault units, he directed part of his unit to aid. Upon
achieving the base of the hill, he organized a final search party,
determined not to leave any Marines behind.
Commander of the USS Enterprise from March 1941-June 1942.
Battles included the Doolittle Raid and Battle of Midway. Accepted the
Japanese surrender of the Caroline Islands aboard the USS Portland
Naval Aviator #10. Died in a plane crash
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Hiep Duc, Republic
of Vietnam June 7, 1970. Murray was leading a squad in the search
for enemy mortar that had been threatening friendly positions. A
member of his squad tripped a grenade booby trap and shouted
warning to the squad. Murray, assessing the danger, threw himself
over the grenade absorbing the impact.
Journalist. First prominently noted through a series of radio news
broadcast during WWII. He was also a pioneer in TV broadcasting.
Aided in the censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy. He is famous for
two phrases, "This is London" and "Good night, and good luck" both of
which he used while stationed in London, England during WWII.
Pennsylvania Representative 1974- . Implicated in the Abscam sting,
in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered bribes
to political figures, never charged, but cited by the grand jury 1980 as
an unindicted co-conspirator
Pennsylvania Representative 1974- . Implicated in the Abscam sting,
in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered bribes
to political figures, never charged, but cited by the grand jury 1980 as
an unindicted co-conspirator
Pennsylvania Representative 1974- . Implicated in the Abscam sting,
in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered bribes
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to political figures, never charged, but cited by the grand jury 1980 as
an unindicted co-conspirator
Baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals 1941-63. Inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969
Maine Governor 1955-59. Senator 1959-80. US Secretary of State
1980-81. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1981
Maine Governor 1955-59. Senator 1959-80. US Secretary of State
1980-81. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1981
St. Louis Weatherman
Pennsylvania Representative 1975-79
Eighth Assistant Commandant USMC 1930-33
Director of Defense Communications Agency
Indiana Representative 1967-97
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture 1982Korean Medal of Honor awarded for action at the Chosin Reservoir
November 29, 1950. Myers assumed command of a composite unit of
about 250 Army and Marine forces during the defense of a base at
Hagaru-ri. Myers organized a counter-assault against and enemy
force numbering 4,000. Though outnumbered and lacking trained
personnel, he valiantly led his men to restoration of the perimeter.
Korean Medal of Honor awarded for action at the Chosin Reservoir
November 29, 1950. Myers assumed command of a composite unit of
about 250 Army and Marine forces during the defense of a base at
Hagaru-ri. Myers organized a counter-assault against and enemy
force numbering 4,000. Though outnumbered and lacking trained
personnel, he valiantly led his men to restoration of the perimeter.
Ambassador to Morocco 1985-88
Chairman Federal Power Commission 1969-75
Chairman Federal Power Commission 1969-75
Kentucky Representative 1953-94
Kentucky Representative 1953-94
Assistant Commandant 1996-98
July 16, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973
Michigan Representative 1961-81
Florida Representative 1979-91. Senator 2001- . Flew on the space
shuttle Columbia January 1986
March 5, 1971 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
January 10, 1990.
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Governor of Wisconsin 1959-63. Senator 1963-81. Founder of "Earth
Day"
Execution. Hanged in Italy for rape. MTO
Oregon Senator 1955-60
Fourteenth Commandant of Marine Corps. Vera Cruz Medal of Honor
Recipient.
Spanish American War Cardenas Medal of Honor
Spanish American War Cardenas Medal of Honor
July 12, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam July 4, 1967. While he and four
other marines were manning a machine gun position on the perimeter
of the Nong Son outpost, the enemy launched a fierce assault. His
companions were killed and he was severely wounded, but managed
to remain at his gun and repel two charges on his position. With the
third charge, he was hit by a grenade explosion and lost
consciousness. The enemy bypassed him, believing him dead. When
Newlin regained consciousness, he crawled back to his gun and fired
into the enemies rear, ultimately causing them to falter in their attack.
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Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam July 4, 1967. While he and four
other marines were manning a machine gun position on the perimeter
of the Nong Son outpost, the enemy launched a fierce assault. His
companions were killed and he was severely wounded, but managed
to remain at his gun and repel two charges on his position. With the
third charge, he was hit by a grenade explosion and lost
consciousness. The enemy bypassed him, believing him dead. When
Newlin regained consciousness, he crawled back to his gun and fired
into the enemies rear, ultimately causing them to falter in their attack.
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
Actor, director, philanthropist and race car driver. Works include: The
Silver Chalice, Cars, The Color of Money, Our Town, Empire Falls, Cat
on a Hot Tin Roof, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance
Kid, and The Sting.
Actor, director, philanthropist and race car driver. Works include: The
Silver Chalice, Cars, The Color of Money, Our Town, Empire Falls, Cat
on a Hot Tin Roof, Cool Hand Luke, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance
Kid, and The Sting.
Ambassador to Libya 1965, Indonesia 1973, Philippines 1977-78
Ambassador to Libya 1965, Indonesia 1973, Philippines 1977-78
Alabama Representative 1943-45
Ambassador to Iraq 1985, Yemen 1994
Serial killer along with Leonard Lake. They are suspected of killing up
to twenty-five people at Lake's ranch in California. Many of their
victims were women, which they filmed as they raped and tortured
them. The crimes were revealed after Lake committed suicide. Ng
had fled to Canada where he was arrested and convicted for
shoplifting. He stood trial on twelve counts of murder in 1998, was
convicted of eleven, and was sentenced to death
Kansas Representative 1991-93
Convicted of being an accomplice of Timothy McVeigh in the bombing
of the Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 19,
1995. His trial began March 1, 2004 and on August 9th, he was
convicted to serve 161 counts of first-degree murder--sentences to
run consecutively, but was spared the death penalty.
Alabama Representative 1967-88
Administrator, National Credit Union Administration
Oklahoma Senator 1981-2005
Utah Representative 1983-91
One of four brothers went MIA @ same time. Two other brothers KIA,
causing Army to pull last brother from combat. Inspiration for movie
Saving Private Ryan
One of four brothers, Frederick was pulled from combat by Father
Sampson, 101st Division Chaplain on Marshall's orders after two of his
brothers were killed and one was MIA. Inspiration for movie Saving
Private Ryan
One of four brothers, Preston was KIA at the same time as one other
brother was KIA and a third was MIA, causing the Army to pull the last
brother from Combat. Inspiration for movie Saving Private Ryan
One of four brothers, Robert was KIA at the same time as one other
brother was KIA and a third was MIA, causing the Army to pull the last
brother from Combat. Inspiration for movie Saving Private Ryan
Fleet admiral. Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces for US and Allied
forces during WWII. Chief of Naval Operations 1945-47. Submarine
authority. He lost part of a finger in an accident with a diesel engine;
the machine jammed against his Annapolis ring saving the rest of it.
He was also partially deaf.
Son of Chester Nimitz, Sr. Admiral. Most of his naval service was on
submarines. Chairman of the Board of Perkin-Elmer Corporation
1969-80. He and his wife killed themselves in an apparent suicide
pact.
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Actor, director, poet, and photographer. Best known for his role as
Spock in Star Trek. Other works include: Fiddler on the Roof,
Shekhina, Mission Impossible, Catlow, A Woman Called Golda,
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Camelot, The King and I, and My Fair
Lady
Pennsylvania Representative 1958-79
California Representative 1947-50. Senator 1950-53. Vice President
of the United States 1953-61. 37th President of the United States
1969-74, resigned under threat of impeachment as a result of the
Watergate scandal. Pardoned 1974 by President Gerald Ford.
Commander of Engineer Amphibian Command at time of
establishment during development of equipment and tactics leading up
to D-Day 1942-44
One of 11 McQuain Brothers in WWII, step brother
Louisiana Lt. Governor 1936, Governor 1936
Served as press secretary and political advisor to President Ronald
Reagan
Last American soldier killed in Vietnam before the 1973 Ceasefire
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near
Vandergrift Combat Base, A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam on
February 5, 1969. While he and his company were moving down a hill
slope made slippery by heavy rains, they came under enemy fire.
Four wounded men were laying on the slope and rescue attempts
were failing due to enemy fire. Noonan made his way to them,
grabbed the most seriously wounded and began dragging him to
cover. Before he could obtain shelter, however, he was shot and
killed. His efforts inspired his men to make a charge so fierce, the
enemy was forced to withdraw.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near
Vandergrift Combat Base, A Shau Valley, Republic of Vietnam on
February 5, 1969. While he and his company were moving down a hill
slope made slippery by heavy rains, they came under enemy fire.
Four wounded men were laying on the slope and rescue attempts
were failing due to enemy fire. Noonan made his way to them,
grabbed the most seriously wounded and began dragging him to
cover. Before he could obtain shelter, however, he was shot and
killed. His efforts inspired his men to make a charge so fierce, the
enemy was forced to withdraw.
Ambassador to Botswana 1976, Lesotho 1976, Swaziland 1976, Chad
1979-80
Ambassador to Botswana 1976, Lesotho 1976, Swaziland 1976, Chad
1979-80
Execution. Hanged for the murder of a prostitute in Manila,
Philippines. PTO
Actor and martial artist. He began his training in martial arts while
stationed in South Korea. Films and shows include: The Wrecking
Crew, Walker, Texas Ranger, Way of the Dragon, Missing in Action,
Lone Wolf McQuade, and Dodgeball.
Execution. Hanged in France
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action in Quang Tri Province
April 10-13, 1972. Norris was acting as a SEAL Advisor. He led a
five-man patrol on a mission to rescue two downed pilots in enemy
territory. The first was found and returned swiftly. The second pilot
was found a few days later and Norris and one Vietnamese traveled
as fishermen to his location and carried him beneath bamboo and
vegetation back to base camp.
Ambassador to Djibouti 1980-82
Father of Marine Lt-Col Oliver North
Key figure in the Iran-Contra Affair, the clandestine and illegal selling
of weapons to Iran in order to raise money for the Contra rebel group
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during the 1980s. Political commentator and host of War Stories
Heavyweight boxer 1967-81. 1973 he broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in
the early rounds of their match. He fought 50 matches: 42 wins, 7
lost, 1 draw. Father of Ken Norton, Jr who played football in the NFL.
Georgia Representative 1995-2007
New York Representative 1975-93
November 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
Georgia Senator 1972-97
Assistant Secretary of Defense 1969-73
Ambassador to Zaire 1979-82, Somalia 1982, Pakistan 1988-91
Ambassador to Zaire 1979-82, Somalia 1982, Pakistan 1988-91
Catholic Archbishop for the Military Services of the US (5th). Served
as Army Chaplain 1970-73, including Vietnam Service
Michigan Representative 1937-39, 1941-47, 1949-55
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Korea October 27, 1952.
While preparing an assault on a hill position, his platoon came under
intense mortar and artillery bombardment. When the order to attack
came he ran forward, and though wounded, continued to crawl
forward. He refused to be evacuated, tending the wounded, leading
and encouraging his men.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Korea October 27, 1952.
While preparing an assault on a hill position, his platoon came under
intense mortar and artillery bombardment. When the order to attack
came he ran forward, and though wounded, continued to crawl
forward. He refused to be evacuated, tending the wounded, leading
and encouraging his men.
Actor. Films include: The Iron Horse, Sunrise, She Wore a Yellow
Ribbon, Fort Apache, Lawless Valley and Cheyenne Autumn. He
starred in several John Ford films and was starred largely in Westerns
Illinois Representative 1973-86
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action aboard USS Franklin on
March 19, 1945. O'Callahan was serving as Chaplain on the Franklin
the ship was damaged by a Japanese air attack. He fought his way to
the open flight deck amid explosions and debris, ministered to the
wounded and dying, organized and led fire-fighting crews fighting the
fire on the deck, and directed the jettisoning of live ammunition. The
ship was saved and managed to return to port.
Eleventh Bishop (Eighth Archbishop) of the Archdiocese of New York
(Catholic) 1984-2000. Had been a Navy Chaplain and Auxiliary
Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services
Husband of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
February 4, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973.
Photographer most noted for his work documenting the aftermath of
the atomic bombs at Nagasaki and Hiroshima.
Mayor of New York City, New York 1946-50. Ambassador to Mexico
1950-52
Michigan Representative 1959-77
Medal of Honor recipient. Was the first aviation "Ace" of WWII. His
plane was shot down by friendly fire (ball-turret gunner) during the
Great Marians "Turkey Shoot." Namesake of O'Hare International
Airport. Father was partner with Al Capone in the dog-racing business
and later agreed to inform on Capone.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action as Commanding Officer of
the USS Tang October 23-24, 1944. O'Kane took on two Japanese
convoys, breaking their strength with his daring before his ship went
down.
Ambassador to East Germany 1980
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Part of the first round the world flight of three Boeing B-52 bombers
1957. Led the 1943 raid on a German ball-bearings works and the
first shuttle bomb run from England to Russia in 1944.
Admiral. Famous for crossing the "T" on the Japanese force in
Surigao Strait during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in WWII.
Virginia Representative 1983-93
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Phu
Cuong October 22, 1965. When an enemy grenade landed in a group
of soldiers, he threw himself on it to smother the explosion.
Was lost and presumed dead in crash during espionage flight July 1,
1960 in Barents Sea Area. Flight with John R McKone and Freeman
B. Olmstead captured and imprisoned in Lebyanka Prison, Moscow.
Released January 1961.
As a midshipman editor of the Lucky Bag, was reprimanded for placing
an item for a Jewish midshipman (Leonard Kaplan) on a perforated
page.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Monte San
Nicola, Italy October, 13-27, 1943. Olson's company spearheaded an
advance through 30 miles of mountainous, enemy territory in 13 days.
During that time, Olson was a determined leader, undaunted by
enemy fire directed in his direction. Even when mortally wounded, he
completed is mission and oversaw the needs of his men until he died.
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1963-65, 1967-71. Ambassador to
Bahamas 1976-77
Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1963-65, 1967-71. Ambassador to
Bahamas 1976-77
Actor and stuntman. Portrayed largely in Westerns, he works include:
Range Rider, Yancy Derringer, Tarzan the Magnificent, Tarzan Goes
to India, and The End
Vietnam Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam August 18, 1965. He
led his squad to aid another unit and helped to evacuate the wounded.
He single-handedly killed a number of Viet Cong soldiers with rifle fire
and grenades. When ordered to evacuate his squad, he covered their
boarding of the helicopter from an exposed position until all were
loaded.
Vietnam Medal of Honor for action in Vietnam August 18, 1965. He
led his squad to aid another unit and helped to evacuate the wounded.
He single-handedly killed a number of Viet Cong soldiers with rifle fire
and grenades. When ordered to evacuate his squad, he covered their
boarding of the helicopter from an exposed position until all were
loaded.
Baseball player and manager. First African American coach in Major
League Baseball. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedom 12/7/2006. Teams include: Memphis Red Sox, Kansas City
Monarchs, Chicago Cubs, and the Kansas City Royals. Second oldest
person to appear in a professional baseball game, 2006.
Commandant 1949-1954
Astronaut killed in Challenger explosion
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Secretary of Air Force 1981-85
Served with Naval Command, Office of Strategic Services in Europe
behind enemy lines (German). POW August 16, 1944-April 27, 1945.
Also former member of French Foreign Legion
Texas Representative 1983Execution. Hanged for the murder of a soldier in France. ETO
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US Consul General in Hong Kong 1970-74. Ambassador to Burma
1974
US Consul General in Hong Kong 1970-74. Ambassador to Burma
1974
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
WWI Medal of Honor received for actions at Chateau Thiery, France
June 6, 1918. Osborne was a corpsman attached to the 6th Marine
Regiment at the Battle of Belleau Wood.
February 12, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
11, 1969
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
Haiti Medal of Honor awarded for action at Fort Dipitie on October 24,
1915. On advancing toward the Fort, the Marines were fired upon and
forced to take cover. The fire continued through the night and the next
morning, Ostermann and two others formed three attack squads and
advanced on the fort. The fort was taken and destroyed, the troops
garrisoned there forced to flee
Accused assassin of President John F Kennedy. Oswald was
arrested for the murder of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit. He was
shot and killed by Jack Ruby in the Dallas Police Station on live
television.
Accused assassin of President John F Kennedy. Oswald was
arrested for the murder of Dallas Police Officer J.D. Tippit. He was
shot and killed by Jack Ruby in the Dallas Police Station on live
television.
Brother of Lee Harvey Oswald
Brother of Lee Harvey Oswald
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 1991-95
Prisoner for 26 years in Castro prison. A Cuban national who came to
the US in 1959 as a political refugee. Was drafted into the US Army
1960. Requested discharge to join Cuban exiles attempt to overthrow
Castro in 1961. Request was denied. Discharged in 1962. Attempted
a raid on Cuba in 1963 with fellow exiles, was pursued by Cuban
forces to Bahamas whence he was kidnapped and taken to Havana
and imprisoned. Released and returned to US 1989
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. As referenced in the Carroll Case book The Slaughter: An
American Atrocity. Incident in which a number of African American
soldiers were allegedly killed in an attempt to quash racial tensions.
Chair of Securities Investor Protection Corp.
Chair of Securities Investor Protection Corp.
Radio and TV talk show host. Include: The Tonight Show and The
Jack Paar Show,
Georgia Representative 1937-51
Mayor of Carlsbad, California 1978-82. California Representative
1983-2001.
Olympic champion. Won two gold medals and a silver in 1920. Won
silver in 1924
Illinois Representative 1941-43
Logistics Commander during Desert Storm
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Guadalcanal on October
26, 1942. When the enemy broke through the line directly in front of
his position, Paige continued to direct his men's fire until all of his men
were dead or wounded. He continued the defense until
reinforcements arrived. He was used as the model of the GI Joe
Marine doll.
Seventh Secretary of Education 2001-05
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy implicated in Pentagon Kickback
scandals
Died while on "Raven" espionage flight shot down in Barents Sea
area. Cited in US News and World Report March 15, 1993
Golfer. Helped to popularize televised golf. Began his professional
career 1955 and has won seven major championships. Won the
Hickok Belt and "Sportsman of the Year" in 1960.
California Representative 1977-93. Director, Office of Management
and Budget 1993-94. White House chief of staff 1994-96
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Military Aide and Advance Man to Yalta
Martial Artist
Ambassador to Algeria 1974-77, Lebanon 1977, Morocco 1978-79
Execution. ETO
Secretary of the War Department General Staff 1941-42. Deputy
Chief of Staff US Army Ground Forces 1942. Chief of Staff US Army
Ground Forces 1942-43. Assistant Commanding General 69th
Division 1943-44. Chief of Staff 1st Allied Airborne Army 1944-45.
Chief of Information Department of the Army 1949-53. Commanding
General 2nd Army 1953-56
Virginia Representative 1973-75, 1981-91
January 16, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered April 27, 1989
Film editor, director, and actor. Films include: City Lights, All Quiet on
the Western Front, Body and Soul, and All the King's Men. Combat
photographer for The Battle of Midway
February 5, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
Illinois Representative 1930-41
Military engineer. Armed the Atomic Bomb in the air on the Enola Gay
when it dropped the bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Deputy Task Force
Commander for the Technical Direction of Crossroads. "Rear Admiral
William S. Parsons Award for Scientific and Technical Progress" was
established by the Navy in his name.
Commanding General Continental Air Defense Command and
NORAD 1955-59
April 2, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered February 8, 1993
Pascrell, William J, Jr Pascrell, Bill New Jersey Representative 1997Head of WWII "ALSOS Mission" Military intelligence unit that tracked
down Nazi scientists in closing days of the war.
California Representative 1979-91
Louisiana Representative 1947-77: Charged with accepting $200,000
from Korean businessman Tongsun Park,
Louisiana Representative 1947-77: Charged with accepting $200,000
from Korean businessman Tongsun Park,
WWII Army General, Commander of US 7th Army in Europe.
Saw service in Santo Domingo 1923-24. Was Lt Col with the First
Marine Division during campaigns on Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and
Okinawa during WWII. Promoted to Brigadier Gen. in 1948, Major
Gen. 1952, commanded First Marine Division in Korea 1953-54. 21st
Commandant of Marine Corps 1956-1960.
Texas Representative 1929-76
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
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Mayor of Santa Ana, California 1973-74. California Representative
1975-85
Judge of US District Court 1930-39, Judge US Court of Appeals 193940, Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary of War 1940-45, Secretary of
War 1945-47
New York Representative 1975-79
Son of General Patton of WWII
Army General. Commanded major units in the North African, Sicilian,
and European Theater of Operations during WWII. Noted for his
brilliance as a military leader, insubordination, and apparent instability.
Quoted as saying, "Lead me, follow me, or get the hell out of my way."
Participated in the 1912 Olympics in the first Modern Pentathlon. One
act that brought Patton to the spotlight was slapping and verbally
abusing Privates Bennet and Kuhl, whom he believed were displaying
cowardly behavior. They were suffering from what would later be
termed as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Died as the result of an
auto accident in Germany.
Texas Representative 1935-45
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action near Chu
Lai, Republic of Vietnam on August 18, 1965. When his platoon was
pinned down by enemy fire, Paul raced forward and placed himself
between the enemy troops and his wounded comrades allowing them
to be evacuated. He held his position, even when wounded, until he
collapsed.
Paul, Ron Texas Representative 1976-77, 1979-85, 1997November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned July 9, 1973.
Musical entertainer. Played violin, mandolin, guitar, and banjo-the
latter is what he is remembered for.
Musical entertainer. Played violin, mandolin, guitar, and banjo-the
latter is what he is remembered for.
New Mexico Representative 2003Author and journalist. United States Daily 1926-33, Baltimore Sun
1920-32. Part of the Pan-Am Conference in Havana 1928, Anti War
Treaty 1928, London Naval Conference 1930. Best known for the
"Washington Merry-Go-Round" and muckraking journalism. Was
critical of Patton, McCarthy, Forrestal, and Congressman John
Thomas.
Kansas Senator 1962-78
Kansas Senator 1962-78
Execution. Hanged for killing Frederick D. Johnson, a private in the
368th Infantry. Guadalcanal
Execution. Hanged for rape, held at Shepton Mallet. England. ETO
USS Arizona
Claimed to be the first explorer to reach the North Pole on 4/6/1909.
Accompanied by Matthew Henson. There are others who claim he did
not accomplish it.
Ohio Representative 1977-93. Served five years on the board of
directors of Amtrak
Eighteenth Assistant Commandant of USMC 1944-45
Film director know for his explicitly violent works as well as a
revisionist approach to Westerns. Works include: The Deadly
Companions, Ride the High Country, Major Dundee, The Wild Bunch,
The Ballad of Cable Hogue, and Straw Dogs. Charlton Heston
threatened to hit Peckinpah with his cavalry saber during the filming of
Major Dundee because he was being abusive towards his actors.
Peckinpah was an alcoholic and drug addict.
Journalist and author. Youngest American war correspondent in WWI.
Initially a support of Franklin D. Roosevelt, he became one of
Roosevelt's harshest critics. 1941 won a Pulitzer Prize for his work
exposing racketeering in Hollywood labor unions.
Rhode Island Senator 1961-97
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Baseball player. Teams include: Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns,
Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
One of six men whose Dog Tags were returned with remains by North
Koreans on May 13, 1992
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action at Bardenberg, Germany on
October 12, 1944. When the advance of his company was halted by a
well placed enemy machine gun nest, Pendleton volunteered to lead a
squad forward to take out the gun. He crawled ahead of his unit until
he was killed by the gun, but acted as a distraction, allowing both that
gun and another to be taken.
Major General of the Marine Corps. Camp Pendleton, California was
named for him.
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
Director Selective Service System
Film and television actor. Works include: Breakfast at Tiffany's, The
A-Team, Banacek, Doctors' Hospital, The Carpetbaggers, and The
Tigress
Florida Senator 1936-51; Florida Representative 1963-89. Received
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989
Illinois Senator 1967-85. President and CEO of Bell & Howell in 194963
Illinois Senator 1967-85. President and CEO of Bell & Howell in 194963
State Department SALT Representative (rank of minister)
Kentucky Representative 1949-84
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Tri Province in the Republic of Vietnam on October 12, 1967. While
serving as a combat photographer during Operation MEDINA, an
enemy grenade landed near he and three other marines. Perkins
threw himself on the grenade, absorbing the full impact. He is the only
combat photographer to receive the Medal of Honor
Businessman. Founded Electronic Data Systems 1962 and Perot
Systems. He ran for President in 1992 and 1996
July 12, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
Member of team serving with the French Resistance in France who
was killed during a parachute drop into the Department of Savoie on
8/1/1944. Served under Major Peter Ortiz.
Execution. Hanged for desertion, disobeying orders, and killing an
officer in Ledo, India. Only execution in the China/Burma/India
Theater
Chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
US Secretary of Defense 1994-97. Received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1997
Army General. Led the American Expeditionary Force in WWI.
Greatly supported by Theodore Roosevelt at the turn of the century,
who had petitioned Congress to authorize the appointment of Pershing
as a Brigadier General. 1920 promoted to General of the Armies of
the United States, the highest rank at the time. Chief of Staff of the
United States Army 1921-24. Awarded the 1932 Pulitzer Prize for his
memoirs My Experiences in the World War
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Tin Province, Republic of Vietnam on September 4, 1967. During
Operation SWIFT, the marines in his platoon were pinned down by
enemy fire. Peters led a squad to assault the enemy, exposing
himself to fire in order to better direct the assault. He continued to
lead his men, though wounded several times, until he was finally killed
by the enemy fire. His actions so motivated his men that they
regained the offensive and carried their assault to the enemy.
CEO of Ford Motor Company 1985-90
Commanded the first Eagle Squadron, RAF, prior to US entry into
WWII.
Minnesota Representative 1991-
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Florida Representative 1991-97. Ambassador to Vietnam 1997
November 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
December 10, 1969
Deputy Representative in Security Council, rank of Ambassador
Deputy Representative in Security Council, rank of Ambassador
Ambassador to Somalia 1978, Tanzania 1986, Sudan 1992
Ambassador to Somalia 1978, Tanzania 1986, Sudan 1992
New York Representative 1971-77, 1979-83
January 5, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 5,
1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the USS California
during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. The first
torpedo that struck the California left Pharris severely wounded and
stunned. Despite this, he organized a hand-supply ammunition train
for the anti-aircraft guns, ordered the ship fitters to counterflood the
ship when it began listing, and risked his life to drag unconscious
shipmates to safely. His actions saved many lives and kept the
California in action during the attack.
Died in crash during the Berlin Airlift. His record was used in the
exhibit "Winning the Peace"
Talk show host. Has appeared on television since the 1960s. Shows
include: The Regis Philbin Show, The Joey Bishop Show, A.M. Los
Angeles, The Morning Show, and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.
Officer disciplined for his actions at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi 1943.
Incident in which a number of African American soldiers were allegedly
killed in an attempt to quash racial tensions.
Died while on "Raven" espionage flight shot down in Barents Sea
area. Cited in US News and World Report March 15, 1993
Execution. Hanged for killing an officer in Germany. ETO
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action near An
Hoa, Republic of Vietnam on May 27, 1969. Phipps was part of a
combat engineer demolition team that was locating and destroying
enemy artillery and concealed firing devices. After having used all of
their explosives and blasting caps, they came upon a 175mm high
explosive artillery round. Phipps was preparing to destroy it with a
hand grenade when a secondary explosive device ignited. To save
the lives of his team, he threw himself and the grenade over the
explosive and the artillery round.
Step-brother of Lee Harvey Oswald who allegedly assassinated John
F. Kennedy November 22, 1963
Ambassador to Jordan 1974-78, Nigeria 1981-83, El Salvador 198385, Israel 1985-88, India 1992, Russia 1993-96. US Representative to
United Nations 1989
Ambassador to Jordan 1974-78, Nigeria 1981-83, El Salvador 198385, Israel 1985-88, India 1992, Russia 1993-96. US Representative to
United Nations 1989
Brandished a gun outside the White House February 7, 2001 and was
shot in the knee by Secret Service Agents.
Texas Representative 1963-94; Social Security Reform raising the age
from 65 to 67.
Texas Representative 1963-94; Social Security Reform raising the age
from 65 to 67.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Iwo Jima on March 1516, 1945. Pierce served as a corpsman during the campaign. When
his party was wounded trying to evacuate marines, Pierce took charge
of the party and drawing enemy fire, covered the litter bearers until
they reached safety. He then carried one of the wounded on his back
to safety. Despite the risk, he returned to the remaining wounded
marine and carried him to safety as well.
Brigadier General
US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1981-89. First
black partner of a major New York City law firm. First black member of
the board of directors of a Fortune 500 corporation. Only black
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member of the Reagan Cabinet. Independent counsel appointed in
March 1990 found "a pervasive pattern of improper and illegal
behavior" within HUD, amounting to a "monumental and calculated
abuse of the public trust." Pierce acknowledged that he helped create
a climate in which the corruption took place, and in return for that
statement, prosecutors agreed not to pursue charges against him.
One of the last living WWI veterans
Episcopal bishop. Fifth Bishop of California 1958-66. A controversial
figure who was one of the first to recognize the ordained ministry of
women in the Episcopal Church. He was an advocate of civil rights
and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to Selma, Alabama. He
was censured by his brother bishops for some of his theological views
and was forced to resign his position.
Episcopal bishop. Fifth Bishop of California 1958-66. A controversial
figure who was one of the first to recognize the ordained ministry of
women in the Episcopal Church. He was an advocate of civil rights
and marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr to Selma, Alabama. He
was censured by his brother bishops for some of his theological views
and was forced to resign his position.
New York Representative 1961-79
New York Representative 1961-79
Execution. Hanged for rape. Sicily. NATO
Pennsylvania Representative 1997Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Ap
Dong, South Vietnam October 31, 1967.
October 29, 1963 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Released to
custody of Tom Hayden November 13, 1967 as a gesture of solidarity
with the "colored people of the US" who opposed to imperialist war.
Doctor who performed the autopsy on John F. Kennedy
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Commander of "Small Ships" in General MacArthur's Southwest
Pacific Area during WWII
Commander of "Small Ships" in General MacArthur's Southwest
Pacific Area during WWII
Administrator, Region 6, General Services Administration, Kansas
City, Missouri
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Quang Nai,
Republic of Vietnam on August 19, 1967. During an escort mission,
Pless monitored an emergency call of 4 American soldiers stranded on
a nearby beach. Upon flying to the area, Pless launched a rocket and
machinegun attack on the enemy driving them back, allowing the
wounded to be picked up. The helicopter was now overloaded and as
Pless turned the craft out to sea, the helicopter settled in the water
four times before gaining the air. Survived 780 helicopter missions in
Vietnam and was killed when his motorcycle plunged off an open
drawbridge in Florida.
Sergeant Major of the Army's 7th Cavalry Regiment at the Battle of la
Drang 1965
Shot on the White House lawn. He had scaled the fence with a length
of pipe and refused to halt when ordered to. Plummer was shot in the
chest
Texas Representative 1937-78
Texas Representative 1937-78
New York Representative 1968-75
New York Representative 1968-75
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Poe, Ted Texas Representative 2005Astronaut. Member of the USAF Thunderbirds 1955-57. Pilot of
Skylab 4 1973-74. Author: How Do You Go to the Bathroom in
Space?
Deputy National Security Advisor 1983-85. National Security Advisor
for the Reagan administration 1985-86. Convicted on multiple felony
counts April 7, 1990 for conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and lying to
Congress, defrauding the government, and the alteration and
destruction of evidence pertaining to the Iran-Contra Affair. Conviction
was reversed 1991 on the grounds that the prosecution's evidence
may have been tainted. They were not able to re-try the case. Cofounder of TP Systems, Inc. Senior vice president for SYNTEK
Technologies 1996-2002. Director of DARPA 2002-03
Actor. Films include: Blackboard Jungle, Lilies of the Field, A Raisin
in the Sun and The Defiant Ones. Knighted in 1974 by Queen
Elizabeth II
Ohio Representative 1931-41, 1949-59
"Ace of Tankers" during WWII in the European Theater of Operation
with 3rd Air Division
Tried and held as a spy in Russia, pardoned 2000. Author of book
Torpedoed which details his experience. Was believed to have
purchased top-secret plans for an underwater missile.
January 12, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned
August 14, 1985
Illinois Representative 1980-2001
Was lost and presumed dead in crash during espionage flight July 1,
1960 in Barents Sea Area. Flight with John R McKone and Freeman
B. Olmstead captured and imprisoned in Lebyanka Prison, Moscow.
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
General. Sixty-fifth Secretary of States 2001-05. National Security
Advisor 1987-89. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1989-93
Assigned to 112th Intelligence Corps Group Ft Sam Houston, Tx.
Was in the Dealey Plaza are in Dallas at the time of the Kennedy
assassination November 22, 1963
Justice of US Supreme Court 1972-87
Chairman of J. D. Power and Associates, marketing and customer
satisfaction firm usually involved with the automobile industry founded
in 1968
Actor. Films include: The Mark of Zorro, The Black Swan, Prince of
Foxes, The Black Rose, and Captain from Castile.
New Jersey Representative 1933-45
Pilot of U-2 spy plane that was shot down while over the Soviet Union
May 1, 1960. Convicted of espionage against the Soviet Union and
sentenced to three years imprisonment and seven years hard labor.
He was exchanged with Frederic Pryor in February 1962 for Soviet
Colonel Vilyam Fishier (Rudolf Abel) in Potsdam, Germany. Author of
Operation Overflight: A Memoir of the U-2 Incident
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action in the Coral Sea area May 48, 1942. Powers was a pilot in a Bombing Squadron that participated
in five engagements with Japanese forces. He was known for diving
very low to ensure a hit on enemy ships.
Navy Aviator. Rear Admiral. Governor of Guam.
March 8, 1971 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Navy admiral. President of the Naval War College. Chief of Naval
Operations 1930-33
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
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well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
Singer, music producer, and actor. Movies include: Jailhouse Rock,
King Creole, Blue Hawaii, Viva Las Vegas, and Flaming Star. Songs
include: "Suspicious Minds," "Burning Love," "A Little Less
Conversation," and "In The Ghetto"
Marine Aviator #8
Rhodes scholar. South Dakota Representative 1975-79. Senator
1979-97
Judge US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina 196163. North Carolina Representative 1969-81. The federal building in
Greensboro, North Carolina was named for him in 1988
Judge US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina 196163. North Carolina Representative 1969-81. The federal building in
Greensboro, North Carolina was named for him in 1988
Illinois Representative 1945-88
Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs
Provoo was a POW on Corregidor who was arrested in 1949 and
charged with Treason. During his time as a POW, he broadcast
propaganda for the Japanese, though he claimed it was under duress.
He was found guilty of four acts of treason in 1953, though his
conviction was overturned due to be denied a speedy trial (he had
spent five years in prison awaiting trial, during which time most of the
witnesses he would have called to his defense, had died.)
Wisconsin Senator 1957-89
Tuskegee Airman fighter pilot who was from St. Louis and was one of
two individuals for whom the Housing Project "Pruitt-Igoe" was named
February, 12, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
11, 1969
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the Ploesti Raid,
Rumania on July 9, 1944. After dropping bombs on the oil installation
in Ploesti, Rumania, his plane was badly damaged from antiaircraft
fire. Pucket worked to aid his wounded crew members and to regain
control of the plane. When the plane continued to loose altitude, he
ordered all crew to abandon ship, however, three men were hysterical
and refused to jump. Unwilling to leave them, he remained, trying to
regain control of the plane until it crashed into the side of a mountain.
Sixth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 1973-75
Publisher of St. Louis Post Dispatch. Son of Joseph Pulitzer of the
Pulitzer Prize
Newspaper editor and publisher (St. Louis Post Dispatch). Son of
Joseph Pulitzer II.
Most decorated US Marine in history. General in the Marine Corps. Is
the symbol of the esprit de corps of the Marines. Credited with several
quotes, among them: "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right,
they're in front of us, they're behind us…they can't get away this time."
"Take me to the Brig. I want to see the real Marines." "We're
surrounded. That simplifies our problem of getting to these people
and killing them."
Attorney and author. Served in Vietnam where he was wounded by a
landmine October 11, 1968 and lost both legs as well as most of his
hands. Told his story in Fortunate Son which won the Pulitzer Prize.
Committed suicide. Son of General Lewis "Chesty" Puller.
February 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
Michigan Representative 1977-93
Connecticut Senator 1952, 1953-59. Governor 1950
Died in a crash during the Berlin Airlift
General. Director of Research and Development, HQ USAF during
the 1940s and 50s
Author. Works include: The Dark Arena, The Godfather, Omerta, and
Inside Las Vegas
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Execution. Shot for the murder of another soldier. ETO
Journalist. During WWII became a war correspondent writing from the
perspective of the soldier. Won the Pulitzer Prize 1944. Wartime
works collected in Brave Men, Here is Your War, and Ernie Pyle in
England. Died on le Shima an island off Okinawa due to enemy
machine gun fire.
Author. Works include: V, Gravity's Rainbow, Vineland, and Mason
and Dixon
Radio and TV talk show host. Lost a leg in WWII. Confrontational, he
often argued with guests and the audience. One of his famous insults
was "go gargle with razor blades."
Radio and TV talk show host. Lost a leg in WWII. Confrontational, he
often argued with guests and the audience. One of his famous insults
was "go gargle with razor blades."
April 14, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remain recovered/
returned June 28, 1974
Brother of former Vice President Dan Quayle
Father of Dan Quayle, former Vice President. Newspaper publisher
and businessman. Owned several newspapers, including the
Huntingdon Herald-Press and the Wickenburg Sun.
Spanish American War Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the
Battle of Cuzco, Cuba on June 14, 1898. When it was decided to take
the Cuzco Well, a major water source for the Spanish, the Marines
utilized the fire-power of the USS Dolphin to drive the Spanish back.
The signal sent to the Dolphin was misinterpreted, however, and the
Marine forces were bombarded. Quick moved to the top of a hill and,
though subjected to enemy fire, signaled the ship to shift her fire in a
cool, confident manner then resumed his place in the firing line.
Minnesota Representative 1958-79. Governor 1979-83
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Tennessee Representative 1963-97
Tennessee Representative 1963-97
Actor
April 8, 1962 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned May 1, 1962
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BTK (Bind, Torture, and Kill) Strangler. Serial killer in the Wichita,
Kansas area from 1974-1991. He was apprehended in 2005 and
sentenced to serve 10 consecutive life sentences (one per victim).
Navy admiral. Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific
Command 1949-53. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1953-57.
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shot down by MIG-15 fighters
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Illinois Representative 1967-83
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action aboard the submarine USS
Parche on July 31, 1944 during a pre-dawn attack on a Japanese
convoy. He called for a dangerous surface attack on the convoy, and
despite attempts to shoot and ram the Parche, managed to sink at
least four and damage several other enemy ships.
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Warned of Japanese ambitions in Pacific before the war--even of
danger at Pearl Harbor
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Missouri Representative 1959-77
February 1, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
27, 1973
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Mississippi Representative 1921-53
Louisiana Representative 1967-75
Rear Admiral. First Commander Patuxent River, NAS. Served aboard
USS Curtiss, seaplane tender, at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Native of St. Louis
Television Newscaster. With CBS Evening News 1981-2005
Television Newscaster. With CBS Evening News 1981-2005
Second Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 1959-62
June 18, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains recovered/
returned February 3, 1969
South Carolina Representative 1987-95
Ambassador to Zimbabwe 1986-89
Soul, jazz, and blues singer and actor. Songs include: "Love Is a
Hurtin' Thing," "Natural Man," and "You'll Never Find Another Love
Like Mine." He appeared in Leaving Las Vegas, Blues Brothers 2000,
and Angel, Angel, Down We Go
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near An
Hoa, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 19, 1969.
During an enemy assault, corpsman Ray moved from position to
position tending the wounded even though severely wounded himself.
On at least two occasions, he was forced to defend himself and his
wounded comrades. In his final act, he threw his body over a marine
he was treating to save him from the explosion of a nearby enemy
grenade.
Confessed assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, he pleaded guilty on
the advice of his lawyer in order to avoid the death penalty. He later
recanted his confession and claimed til his death that the
assassination had been part of a greater conspiracy. Ray never got
the retrial he wanted.
Confessed assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, he pleaded guilty on
the advice of his lawyer in order to avoid the death penalty. He later
recanted his confession and claimed til his death that the
assassination had been part of a greater conspiracy. Ray never got
the retrial he wanted.
April 8, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February 12,
1973
Georgia Representative 1983-93
July 2, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 16,
1973
Cartoonist. Works include: Jungle Jim and Flash Gordon
Rear Admiral. Designated Naval Aviator No. 24 in 1915. Commanded
the NC-4 flying boat in the first transatlantic flight, 1919
Photographer of famous picture of bomb exploding on USS Enterprise.
He died while taking the picture
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Actor 1937-64 in movies such as Kings Row, Dark Victory, Santa Fe
Trail and The Winning Team. Governor of California 1967-75. 40th
President of United States 1981-89. Received Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1993.
One of a crew of nine shot down by Soviet fighter about 30 miles
inside Soviet airspace near Yerevan, Armenia. Five parachuted from
the craft, 4 crashed, all survived and were picked up by Sovietsreleased July 7, 1958. The US admitted intrusion, claiming
navigational error, and expressed regret.
Ohio Representative 1951-55
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Da
Nang, Vietnam on July 12, 1965. While deep in enemy territory,
Reasoner and a party of five were cut off from the main body of their
force by fierce enemy fire. Reasoner tended his men and attempted to
evacuate them when he fell, mortally wounded.
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Justice of US Supreme Court 1972-86. Chief Justice of US Supreme
Court 1986-2005
Washington Representative 2005
Execution. Hanged for shooting an officer at Del Mar Detachment
Camp, California
New York 1963-75
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
April 26, 1966 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remain recovered/
returned April 27, 1989
Army Chief of Staff 1995-99
British born. Served in the British Army in 1957. Vietnam war hero as
described in We Were Soldiers Once…And Young. 1985 began
working for Morgan Stanley as security. During the World Trade
Center bombing in 1993, he was instrumental in the evacuation of the
building--the last man out. He believed another attack would come
and insisted that all employees practice quarterly emergency
evacuations. When the attack came September 11, 2001, Rescorla
began evacuation of Morgan Stanley's nearly 4,000 employees. He
sang God Bless America and other songs over his bullhorn to keep
everyone calm. In the sixteen minutes between the planes, he had
most of them out as well as others. He was last seen going back into
the building to rescue others still inside. Heart of a Soldier is a
biography written by James B Stewart.
Wisconsin Representative 1955-83. Reuss Federal Plaza in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is named for him.
Artist. Commissioned by the Navy to paint a series of naval works
including portrayals of the Great White Fleet. He was instrumental in
enlisting the aid of other artists to assist the Navy in recruitment for
WWI.
West Virginia Senator 1943-49, 1956-59
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Assaulted while on furlough in Beaumont City, Tx by three police
officers for violating Jim Crow Laws. He had been standing at the
partition on a full bus. Received multiple gunshot wounds. Had been
wearing his military uniform.
Rhode Island Representative 1991-97. Senator 1997Maine Governor 1959-67. Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1976, 1981,
Maldive Islands 1976, 1981
Maine Governor 1959-67. Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1976, 1981,
Maldive Islands 1976, 1981
Department of Defense 1973-75. Secretary of the Air Force 1975-76.
Author of At the Abyss: An Insider's History of the Cold War
May 9, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Staff member in Senate 1951-60. Vice Presidential staff 1961-63.
Press Secretary to Lyndon Johnson 1964-65.
California Representative 1965-77
Sentenced to life in prison without parole on March 20, 2003 for
espionage.
Secretary of the Treasury 1981-85. White House Chief of Staff 198587, resigned from this position due to his involvement in the IranContra affair. Author of For the Record: From Wall Street to
Washington. Artist: painted landscapes
Texas Representative 1947-55. Mayor of Pecos, Texas 1929-32
Commander of First all female air lift crew June 1980
Ohio Representative 1973-
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New York Representative 1999Commandant 1919-1924
Special Assistant to the President
Under Secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Department of Defense 1966-68. Department of Commerce 1968-69.
Department of State 1969-72. Department of HEW 1973-77
US assistant Surgeon General
Performed dental work on President Calvin Coolidge while serving at
Walter Reed AA
Pennsylvania Representative 1949-69
Arizona Representative 1987-93
Arizona Representative 1953-83
Missouri House of Representatives, 65th District, and Majority Leader,
Missouri House of Representatives
Died aboard USS Arizona during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Ambassador to Belize 1987-90
Ambassador to Belize 1987-90
US District Attorney for Massachusetts 1959-61. Massachusetts
Lieutenant Governor 1965-67. Secretary of Health, Education and
Welfare 1970-73. Secretary of Defense 1973. US Attorney General
1973. Ambassador to Great Britain 1975-76. Secretary of Commerce
1976-77. Received Presidential Medal of Freedom 1999
Coast Guard Commandant 1954-1962
New York Representative 1975-82. Arrested in Washington, D.C. in
1978 for soliciting sex from a minor and from an undercover police
officer. Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Charged with tax evasion,
marijuana possession, and improper payments to a federal employee
1982. Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year and a day in
prison.
New York Representative 1975-82. Arrested in Washington, D.C. in
1978 for soliciting sex from a minor and from an undercover police
officer. Pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Charged with tax evasion,
marijuana possession, and improper payments to a federal employee
1982. Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a year and a day in
prison.
Fighter pilot during WWI. Indianapolis racecar driver. Shot down 26
enemy aircraft, including enemy balloons. He flew 300 combat hours
during the war. In his book, Fighting the Flying Circus, he described
his flying experiences during WWI. WWI Medal of Honor awarded for
actions near Billy, France on September 25, 1918. While on patrol,
Rickenbacker attacked seven enemy aircraft, shooting down two.
Inducted into the: International Motor sports Hall of Fame (1992),
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame (1992), Motor sports Hall of Fame of
America (1994).
"Twitch" Baseball player
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the USS Yorktown on
May 8, 1942. When a bomb exploded directly below Rickett's battle
station; killing, wounding, or stunning all of the men, Rickett's opened
the fire plug and using the fire hose, began to fight the fire. He died
with his efforts.
Baseball player
Comedian and actor. Know largely as an "insult comedian," heckling
the audience. Movies include: Run Silent, Run Deep, Toy Story I and
II, Casino, and The Aristocrats
Comedian and actor. Know largely as an "insult comedian," heckling
the audience. Movies include: Run Silent, Run Deep, Toy Story I and
II, Casino, and The Aristocrats
Wife of Hyman Rickover
Admiral with 63 years of continuous service in the Navy. Head of the
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part in a parachute drop into the Department of Savoie on 8/1/1944.
Served under Major Peter Ortiz. Taken prisoner by German Forces on
8/16/1944 and released 4/27/1945.
Cultural Attache London, England 1974
Head of UN inspection team in Iraq, circa 1991-96
Head of UN inspection team in Iraq, circa 1991-96
June 9, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/ recovered
February 14, 2003. Only Coast Guard member who was in an MIA
status in Vietnam
One of the doctors who performed the autopsy on President John F.
Kennedy after the assassination. Reviewed by Assassination Records
Review Board 1995
Baseball player. Played for the St. Louis Browns 1952, Chicago White
Sox 1952-61 and Kansas City Athletics 1961.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions near
Guebling, France on November 15-19, 1944. Rivers, though
wounded, took control of a tank, directing its fire and covering
company A as they withdrew from enemy fire.
November 4, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned July 9, 1973.
Actor. Films include: The Iceman Cometh, The Disenchanted, All the
President's Men, Julia, Melvin and Howard, Inherit the Wind, and Tora!
Tora! Tora!
Son-in-law of Lyndon B Johnson. Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
1978-82. Governor 1982-86. Senator 1989-2001
Son-in-law of Lyndon B Johnson. Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
1978-82. Governor 1982-86. Senator 1989-2001
Assistant Secretary of War 1928. Presumed Dead
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Electrical Section in the Bureau of Ships during WWII. Director of the
Naval Reactors Branch 1949. Oversaw creation of USS Nautilus as
well as the first US commercial nuclear power plant in Shippingport,
Pennsylvania.
USS Arizona
Investigative journalist who first broke story in the US of the My Lai
Massacre. He had heard of the massacre while serving in Vietnam
and upon his return to the US sent letters that led to the investigation.
Pennsylvania Representative 1983-95. Governor of Pennsylvania
1995-2001. US Secretary of Homeland Security 2003-05
Assistant Chief of Staff VI Corps 1935-36. Deputy Chief of Staff 2nd
Army 1936-37. Assistant Chief of Staff 4th Army 1937-39. Assistant
Commanding General 82nd Division 1942. Commanding General
82nd Airborne Division, Sicily-North-West Europe 1942-44.
Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps, North-West Europe 194445. Commander in Chief Luzon 1945. Commander in Chief US
Forces US Mediterranean Theater of Operations 1945-46. Deputy
Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean 1945-46. US Army
Representative on Military Staff Committee, United Nations 1946-48.
Deputy Chief of Staff US Army 1949-50. Commanding General 8th
Army 1950-51. Commander in Chief Far East 1951-52. Commander
in Chief UN Forces, Korea 1951-52. Commander in Chief Allied
Forces Europe 1952-53. Chief of Staff US Army 1953-55. Retired
1955. Took part in the Normandy invasion, Battle of the Bulge and
Battle of Ruhr Pocket.
First Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy
and the first to be awarded the Navy Cross.
Motion picture photographer who captured the three bomb hits on the
USS Enterprise August 24, 1942
Oklahoma Representative 1975-79
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Soldier's New Testament was found on a troop ship and forwarded to
this center from New Zealand . No next of Kin are available and
soldier was KIA
Ambassador to Guyana 1979-81
Ambassador to Guyana 1979-81
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
Commanding General Korean military Assistance Group prior to start
of Korean War.
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Was taken as POW when Clark Field, Manila, Philippine Islands was
captured by the Japanese. He was on a Japanese transport when it
was sunk by American forces
Indiana Senator 1925-35
Indiana Senator 1925-35
First African-American commissioned as a doctor, however, not first to
serve active duty
Execution. Hanged for killing a woman in France. ETO
Under Secretary Dept of State
Under Secretary Dept of State
First African-American Major League Baseball player of the "modern"
era, 1947. His uniform number, 42, has been retired by each Major
League team. Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1947-56. Inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1962
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action near Untergriesheim,
Germany on April 6, 1945. When his Company was being decimated
by enemy , he rallied about twenty men for two assaults. After the
objectives had been met, he walked to an aid station and died from the
mortal throat wound he received at the beginning of the second
assault.
Virginia Representative 1971-85
Country music singer, songwriter, and racecar driver. Songs include:
"El Paso", My Woman, My Woman, My Wife", "A White Sport Coat",
"Devil Woman", "Cowboy in the Continental Suit", and "Ruby Ann".
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame 1982 and the Nashville
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1975.
Medal of Honor Marine Aviator
Arkansas Representative 1985-91
New York Representative 1958-75
Sole survivor of RB-50 "Raven" espionage flight shot down over Sea
of Japan by MIG-15 jet fighters on July 29, 1953
Major figure in the Navy's cryptographic and intelligence operations
1925-47. Broke Japanese code in WWII, enabling US forces to win at
Midway
Seventeenth Assistant Commandant USMC 1943-44
Rhodes Scholar 1917
Football player and college football coach. Head coach of the
University of Notre Dame 1918-1930 with 105 wins, 12 losses, 5 ties,
six national championships, and five undefeated season. Players
included George "Gipper" Gip, and the Four Horsemen (Harry
Stuhldreher, Don Miller, Jim Crowley, and Elmer Layden.
Artist. Most famous for the cover illustrations he created for The
Saturday Evening Post. Other works include: Rosie the Riveter, the
Four Freedoms series, and Shuffleton's Barber Shop. Rest of Navy
Record is located at Dielman.
Father of Gene Roddenberry
Creator of Star Trek. After the service, he worked as a Pilot and later
as a police officer. He wrote "The Cage" in 1965, which became the
pilot for Star Trek, the original series. During WWII, he had a friend
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named Kim Noonien Singh. He used variations on the name for two
different characters in hopes that his friend would contact him. His
friend didn't.
Naval Aviator # 2. First to attempt flight from California to Hawaii, but
died in the attempt.
Father of Hillary Clinton, Father-in-law of President Bill Clinton
Uncle of Hillary Clinton
New Jersey Representative 1949-89. Chaired the Impeachment
hearings of President Nixon in 1973-74.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at the Paco Railroad Station
Manila, Philippine Islands on February 9, 1945. He led an assault on
the area up to the station, his team killed more than 82 Japanese,
disorganizing them and allowing for the securing of the strongpoint.
April 14, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for actions in Korea May 21, 1951. As
part of a Platoon attacking a well-fortified enemy position, Rodriguez
conducted a one-man assault against the enemy forces resulting in 15
enemy dead and the Platoons ability to rout the enemy and secure the
strongpoint
New Jersey Representative 1969-93
Army Chief of Staff 1976-1979. Commander in Chief, United States
European Command 1979-87
Rogers, Mike Michigan Representative 2001Florida Representative 1955-79
Served aboard the USS Arizona when it was sunk by the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor
US Attorney General 1957-61. Secretary of State 1969-73. Received
the Medal of Freedom 1973
US Attorney General 1957-61. Secretary of State 1969-73. Received
the Medal of Freedom 1973
Commandant Coast Guard
Execution. Hanged for the murder of a soldier in France. ETO
Staff member for Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney 1941. Chairman of
board, Cheyenne National Bank 1960-68. Wyoming Representative
1965-67, 1971-78
Journalist and commentator. 60 Minutes. Began is career writing for
Stars and Stripes.
Pennsylvania Representative 1963-79
Actor. Films include: Hoosier Schoolboy, Boys Town, Babes in Arms,
The Human Comedy, National Velvet, and Babe: Pig in the City
St. Louis County Supervisor (Missouri). Chairman, St. Louis Federal
Reserve Bank
Fourth child of Theodore Roosevelt. Only servicemen to retire on full
disability from both WWI and WWII.
Son of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida. Author
Grandson of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thirty-second President of the United States. Only President to be
elected to more than two terms in office, serving from 1933-1945.
Creator of the New Deal, a program designed to provide relief in the
environment of the Great Depression. 1921 contracted what was
believed to be polio (as study in 2003 found it more likely to have been
Guillain-Barre syndrome), which left him paralyzed from the waist
down. Helped to found the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
(the March of Dimes). Famous for his series of radio speeches known
as Fireside Chats. Governor of New York 1929-33
Son of Franklin D. Roosevelt. New York Representative 1949-55
Son of Franklin D. Roosevelt. New York Representative 1949-55
Brother of Eleanor Roosevelt and nephew of Theodore Roosevelt.
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Son of Franklin D Roosevelt. California Representative 1955-65. He
suffered from flat feet and as a result, wore sneakers instead of
combat boots in the military
Sixth son of Franklin D Roosevelt.
Son of Theodore Roosevelt. Writer. Works include: Through the
Brazilian Wilderness, War in the Garden of Eden, and The Happy
Hunting Grounds. Fought a life-long battle with depression and in
1943 committed suicide.
Youngest son of Theodore Roosevelt. Shot down in France by the
German ace Karl Thom in WWI
Son of Theodore Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary of the Navy .
Governor of Puerto Rico 1929-32. Governor general of the Philippines
1932-33. Chairman of the board of American Express Company.
Vice-President at Doubleday Books. Brigadier General in the Army
Ambassador to Ivory Coast 1969-74
Combat medic in SOG Operation Tailwind. Operation Tailwind was a
mission in Laos designed for reconnaissance, intelligence collection,
and as a diversion for a larger operation to the north, Honorable
Dragon. The operation received negative attention when CNN/Time
reported the use of nerve gas during the operation. They were forced
to retract the story when confronted to provide support for their claim.
The newsgroup conducted an independent investigation and
concluded it had insufficient evidence to support the report.
February 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
Medical officer in 9th Armored Division, involved in liberation of Colditz
Castle POW camp. Colditz Castle, otherwise known as Offizier Lager
IVc, was a high-security POW camp for allied officers who had
escaped other camps as well as for volksfeindlich (those "treasonous
against the people").
USS Arizona
Justice of New York Supreme Court 1936-43
New York Representative 1962-83
Boxer, Welterweight Champion 1934-38. Fought at Guadalcanal.
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Assistant Secretary of Defense
Assistant Secretary of Defense
Revenue Cutter Service 1905-1911
Female helicopter killed in non-battle crash during "Desert Storm"
Illinois Representative 1959-95. Indicted 1994 on 17 felony charges,
pleaded guilty April 1996 to two counts of misuse of public funds.
Sentenced to 17 months in federal prison, released 1997.
Wisconsin Representative 1979-97
Delaware Representative 1967-70. Senator 1971-2001
Director and manager of theaters. Opened the Radio City Music Hall
featuring the Roxyettes who were later renamed the Rockettes.
Social Activist who fought against religion in school and government.
Disappeared in 1995
Special Assistant to the President
Ohio Representative 1939-41
African-American columnist for the Washington Post and the Chicago
Sun-Times. Delegate to the United Nations. Deputy Secretary of
State 1961. Ambassador to Finland 1963. Rowan, an advocate of
strict gun control, shot a teenager trespassing on his property with an
unregistered gun.
Comedian. Half of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-in comedy team.
October 29, 1963 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Escaped
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Georgia Representative 1983-95
Under Secretary of War. Secretary of War. Secretary of Army
California Representative 1963-93, retired when his daughter Lucille
Roybal-Allard was elected to Congress
Nightclub owner in Dallas, Texas. Shot and fatally wounded Lee
Harvey Oswald November 24, 1963 while Oswald was being
transferred to jail. The incident was captured and televised in the first
live broadcast of a homicide in television history. He was arrested and
on March 14, 1964, convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to
death. This was later overturned and a new trial schedules. Ruby
died of a pulmonary embolism shortly before the trial started.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for actions as a POW in Korea, July
23, 1950 to April 20, 1953. Rubin spent 30 months in a POW camp.
During that time, he helped to keep his fellow prisoners alive by
sneaking out of camp to steal food and caring for them, saving the
lives of as many as forty fellow prisoners.
Arizona Representative 1977-87
Army Major General. Commander of the 2nd Ranger Battalion which
stormed the beach at Pointe du Hoc and scaled the cliffs to reach and
destroy the German gun batteries. Mayor of Brady, Texas 1946-52.
Vice President of Brady Aviation Company 1953. President of Texas
A&M 1959
New Hampshire Senator 1980-93
Committed a series of bombings across the United States.
Responsible for the bombing of the Centennial Olympic Park in
Atlanta, Georgia July 27, 1996; an abortion clinic in Sandy Springs
January 16, 1997; a gay and lesbian nightclub in Atlanta February 21,
1997; and an abortion clinic in Birmingham, Alabama January 29,
1998. He was sentenced to two consecutive life terms for the murder
of a police officer and three consecutive life terms without parole for
his various bombings in Atlanta.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action on Okinawa on April 28,
1945. When his squad was pinned down by enemy fire, he charged
forward on his own, killing twelve enemy troops and destroying the
enemy position.
Illinois Representative 1963-69. Secretary of Defense 1975-77, 200106. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1977.
Illinois Representative 1963-69. Secretary of Defense 1975-77, 200106. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1977.
New Mexico Representative 1971-80
Commander of 1st Marine Division during invasion of Peleliu Island
U.S. Representative from Michigan 11th District, 1967-79; defeated;
candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1982.
U.S. Representative from Michigan 11th District, 1967-79; defeated;
candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1982.
Illinois Representative 1993- . As a Black Panther, he spent six
months in prison on a weapons charge.
Baseball player. Chicago Cubs 1948-57, Milwaukee Braves 1958-60,
Chicago White Sox 1960
Chief Signal Officer, AEF, WWI
Served in the Spanish-American War 1898, the occupation of Vera
Cruz, 1914, and Haiti 1917-31. Sixteenth Commandant of Marine
Corps 1934-36.
Comedian, pianist, and singer. He uses politics in much of his
material
Georgia Governor 1931-33. Senator 1933-71
Placed in vault at request of HQMC and CWO Shettuck, MCLNO.
Disappeared while on active duty as Captain at Quantico, March 4,
1989. Foul play suspected-perhaps her husband, Robert Russell, was
involved.
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Builder and pilot of The Voyager, the first non-stop circumnavigation
flight around the globe
North Carolina Representative 1969-75
North Carolina Representative 1969-75
Seventh Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force 1969-1973.
Mayor of South San Francisco, California 1962. California
Representative 1973-78. Killed during an ambush at Port Kaituma,
Guyana by followers of Jim Jones' People's Temple cult.
Mayor of South San Francisco, California 1962. California
Representative 1973-78. Killed during an ambush at Port Kaituma,
Guyana by followers of Jim Jones' People's Temple cult.
Awarded Medal of Honor for action at Yokohama, Japan on
September 1, 1923. After an earthquake, he ran into the burning
Grand Hotel and rescued a woman.
New York Representative 1961-72. First member of the US House to
speak out against the Vietnam War
Presidential Appointee for cabinet position
National Security Council 1983. White House Staff 1982-83.
Department of the Air Force 1979-82.
Writer of "Ballad of the Green Berets" in 1966. Author of I'm a Lucky
One. He was shot in the stomach while riding in a taxi for unknown
reasons and died a year later.
Writer of "Ballad of the Green Berets" in 1966. Author of I'm a Lucky
One. He was shot in the stomach while riding in a taxi for unknown
reasons and died a year later.
POW on Corregidor Island, Philippine Islands
Television and radio host. Host of Wheel of Fortune game show since
1983.
Colorado Representative 2005White House Press Secretary 1961-64. California Senator 1964.
Television Journalist and News correspondent, covered the American
hostage crisis in Iran, the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, and the
crash of TWA flight 800.
Representative of the US to the Organ. For Economic Cooperation,
rank of Ambassador
Representative of the US to the Organ. For Economic Cooperation,
rank of Ambassador
Catholic priest attached as chaplain to 101st Airborne Division.
Assigned task of finding the surviving Niland brother, Frederick. He
found and escorted Niland to Utah Beach to be evacuated. Sampson
was captured in the Battle of the Bulge and served time in a war camp.
Saving Private Ryan is based on his exploits.
Navy admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba
during the Spanish American War. Was President of the Board of
Inquiry to investigate the sinking of the Maine. The Navy authorized a
service medal, the Sampson Medal, to recognize men who served
under him during the Spanish American War.
December 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered January 23, 1989
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
Killed in crash of RB-50 "Raven" espionage flight over Sea of Japan,
shot down by MIG-15 fighters
New Jersey Representative 1967-75
New Jersey Representative 1967-75
New Jersey Representative 1967-75
North Carolina Governor 1961-65. President of Duke University 196985. Senator 1986-93
Illinois Representative 1989-95
Nevada Representative 1975-83
Supreme Court Case/Appeal. Post-traumatic stress
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Connecticut Representative 1973-79
Connecticut Representative 1973-79
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Hau
Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam on March 15, 1967.
General Manager of Radio Corporation of America (RCA) from 1919
until 1970. President of RCA 1930. Television advocate, helped push
the launch of the TV. Claimed to have been one of the operators that
picked up the news of the sinking of Titanic, but that claim is disputed.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action on June 16,
1943 during a photo reconnaissance mission in the South Pacific.
Same mission for which Jay Zeamer was awarded the Medal of Honor
Vietnam Medal of Honor received for action in Ding Tuong Province,
Republic of Vietnam on January 10, 1968. Sasser was serving as a
Corpsman when his company came under enemy fire. Sasser ran
through the fire to search for and assist any wounded. Even when his
legs were rendered useless by wounds, he continued to crawl through
the mud and treat wounds until they were evacuated five hours later.
Tennessee Senator 1977-95. Ambassador to China 1995-99
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Virginia Representative 1965-81
Illinois Representative 1981-93
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Schaefer, Dan
Schaefer, William H
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Scherer, William J
Film and Television Actor. Works include: Birdman of Alcatraz, Kojak,
On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Young Savages, The Greatest
Story Ever Told, The Dirty Dozen, and Inside Out
Michigan Representative 1977-85
Michigan Representative 1977-85
Michigan Representative 1977-85
Pennsylvania Representative 1949-73
Pennsylvania Representative 1949-73
Ambassador to Yugoslavia 1985
Pennsylvania Representative 1941-45
Colorado Representative 1983-99
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Wisconsin Representative 1923-33, 1939-41. Senator 1957
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
New York Representative 1965-73, 1975-93
Haitian Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for action at Quilali,
Nicaragua January 6-8, 1928. Volunteered to evacuate by air
wounded as well as bring in relief which he did under extreme
conditions a total of 10 times.
Haitian Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for action at Quilali,
Nicaragua January 6-8, 1928. Volunteered to evacuate by air
wounded as well as bring in relief which he did under extreme
conditions a total of 10 times.
Astronaut. One of the Original Mercury 7 astronauts chosen for
Project Mercury.
Actor. Roles and works include: Andy Sipowicz in NYPD Blue, Hill
Street Blues, Beverly Hills Buntz, City of Angels, Die Hard 2, Psycho
II, and The Fury.
Iowa Representative 1965-67
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Sixteenth Assistant Commandant USMC 1942-43
Execution. Hanged for desertion, armed robbery, and murder in Italy.
MTO
Navy Chaplain. Was on the USS Oklahoma during the Japanese
attack on Pearl Harbor. Was the first Catholic Chaplin to die in WWII
Under Secretary for Department of the Treasury 1973Pennsylvania Representative 1960-77
Comedian and satirist. He was arrested in 1951 for impersonating a
pries. Bruce had stolen clergy shirts and collars, set up an
organization soliciting donations for a leper colony in British Guiana.
He claimed to have raised $8,000 in three weeks, sending $2,500 to
the colony. He was found not guilty. He was arrested regularly for the
use of obscenities in his act, banned in some cities, as well as being
blacklisted from night clubs. He died, age 40, with what appeared to
be a morphine overdose. Voted #3 in the Comedy Central 100
Greatest Standup Comedians of all Time
Motion Picture Cinematographer, Director, and Producer. Films
include: King Kong, Grass, Chang, The Four Feathers, The Most
Dangerous Game, Long Lost Father, and The Last Days of Pompeii.
Baseball player and manager. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals
1945-56, 1961-63, New York Giants 1956-57, and Milwaukee Braves
1957-60. Managed the St. Louis Cardinals 1965-76. Inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame 1989. St. Louis Walk of Fame 1989
November 11, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/
recovered March 26, 1989
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Savo Island November
12-13, 1942. Schonland was recently made Damage Control Officer
on the USS San Francisco. The San Francisco was leading an assault
between a column of Japanes warships (there were three columns
totalling 14 Japanese ships). The ship was immediately hit twice,
Schonland countered each hit, but battle raged on the bridge where all
the officers were killed or severly wounded, leaving Schonland as
senior officer. He decided he was needed more controlling the
damage and left Bruce McCandless in charge. They coordinated their
efforts (communications were out and steering and engine control had
to be run down below) through messengers. As a result of their
combined efforts, San Francisco was able to remain active in the
battle without being slowed down or impaired. The next day, four
wounded ships, including the USS Juneau were limping along when
they detected four enemy torpedoes coming their way. The San
Francisco was able to move out of the way, but the Juneau was not
and exploded, taking the five Sullivan Brothers with it.
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Aviation pioneer. First pilot to wear the new free-type parachute pack
invented by Floyd Smith 1919. Reached an altitude record in 1919 of
28,900 feet and later of 31,796. Between 1918 and 1920, he set five
world altitude records. In his last record-breaking flight, he was
struggling to find his oxygen and raised his goggles to locate the
supply. The moisture on his eyeballs and under his eyelids froze. His
plane fell into a vertical dive and he lost consciousness, but managed
to come to and pull out at an altitude of 2,000 feet. The event
permanently affected his eyesight.
May 23, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
12, 1973
Cartoonist. Drew a series of cartoons for Airman Magazine for over
thirty years, as well as for "Task Force Times" during the Berlin Airlift.
Secretary of Labor 1969-70. Secretary of the Treasury 1972-74.
Secretary of State 1982-89
Cartoonist best known for his comic strip Peanuts. Inducted into the
United States Hockey hall of Fame 1993
Pennsylvania Representative 1975-93
Actor. Films include: Some Like it Hot, The Defiant Ones, Forbidden,
Johnny Dark, The Vikings, Spartacus, Rosemary's Baby, and The
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Immortals. Father of Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis
Ambassador to Bahamas 1977-81
Ambassador to Bahamas 1977-81
Army General. As Commander-in-Chief of US Central Command was
commander of the Coalition Forces in the Gulf War of 1991
Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police and led investigation of
the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case. Father of General H. Norman
Schwarzkopf
Pennsylvania Representative 1961-69. Senator 1969-81. US
Secretary of Health and Human Services 1981-83
Pennsylvania Representative 1961-69. Senator 1969-81. US
Secretary of Health and Human Services 1981-83
Astronaut. Commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it
exploded.
Film and Stage actor, director, and producer. Works include: Patton,
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the
Bomb, Anatomy of a Murder, The Hospital, Firestarter, and 12 Angry
Men
Pennsylvania Representative 1941-45, 1947-59. Senator 1959-77.
Chairman of Republican National Committee 1948-89
Pennsylvania Representative 1941-45, 1947-59. Senator 1959-77.
Chairman of Republican National Committee 1948-89
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action on the USS
Atlanta in the Battle of Savo Island October 11-12 and November 1213, 1942. Scott was a Rear Admiral in the Pacific Theater. Twice he
coordinated forces to repel and destroy hostile vessels attempting to
invade Allied-held island positions.
Execution. Hanged for rape and assault with a bayonet in France.
ETO
Virginia Representative 1993- .
Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina 1965-69. Governor 1969-73
Weatherman for the Today show until his retirement
Virginia Representative 1967-73. Senator 1973-79
Pennsylvania Representative 1961-63. Pennsylvania Governor 196367. US Representative to United Nations 1976-77.
Kansas Representative 1969-81
Astronaut. He and Charles Bassett were killed when their plane
crashed into a building at Lambert Airport at St. Louis.
Country music singer and songwriter. Songs include: "Easy Loving",
"Loose Talk", "My Tears are Overdue" and "The First Time"
Figure in the Watergate Scandal. Part of the Committee to Re-elect
the President (Nixon) during which he used a campaign of dirty tricks.
1974 went to prison after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor counts
of distributing illegal campaign literature, including a fake letter
accusing a Senator of having an illegitimate child with a 17 year old
Ohio Representative 1971-87
Alabama Representative 1953-69. Ambassador to Fiji 1974-79, New
Zealand 1974-79, Tonga 1974-79, Western Samoa 1974-79.
Alabama Representative 1953-69. Ambassador to Fiji 1974-79, New
Zealand 1974-79, Tonga 1974-79, Western Samoa 1974-79.
Commanded Selfridge Field during the time the 477th Bombardment
Group was training there. Mentioned several times by Benjamin
Davis, Jr in his book American
Assistant Secretary Department of Labor
Six-time Emmy Award Winner and writer of The Twilight Zone, Seven
Days in May, Planet of the Apes, Requiem for a Heavyweight, and
Night Gallery
New York Representative 1990-2003
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the confrontation at Ruby Ridge and Branch Davidian. Associated
largely with the phrase "Winners Don't Use Drugs" which appeared on
arcade games.
Military aide to George G Marshall
Arizona Representative 1995
Ambassador to Portugal 1985-86, Vatican 1986-89
December 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered January 23, 1989
Prisoner of war at Colditz Castle
Leader of unit that liberated Colditz Castle, Germany. POW camp
Jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader, and writer. Songs noted for
include: "Begin the Beguine", "Stardust", and "Frenesi". First white
bandleader to hire a full-time African-American female singer. Author
of The Trouble with Cinderella
St. Louis criminal attorney often in the news for high-profile cases
Successful businessman in New Orleans. Only person tried for the
conspiracy in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He
was later acquitted.
First USMC Commander of US Atlantic Command and Supreme Allied
Commander, Atlantic
Navy Admiral. First US astronaut in space as part of Project Mercury
1961. He was also the only Mercury astronaut to walk on the Moon.
Baseball player for the Washington Senators. Shepard was a pilot in
the European Theater who was shot down over Germany. They
amputated his right foot, but 1945 he was a pitcher for the Senators.
There was an incident in 1946 when he was pitching and his shoe
went flying off--taking his artificial foot with it. His teammates who
knew about his wooden foot found it funny, the rest, including the
crowd, were horrified. Shepard pitched a few more balls before
walking to centerfield to retrieve it.
Chief Revenue Cutter Service 1889-1895
November 2, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
December 10, 1969
Served with the Fifth Marine Regiment in France during WWI. During
WWII, took part in the assault on Guam and led the capture of
Okinawa. Commander of the Fleet Marine Force in 1950. Present at
amphibious landing at Inchon in Korea. Twentieth Commandant of the
Marine Corps 1952-56.
Pennsylvania Representative 1999Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action while
serving with the US Navy Seabee Team 1104 at Dong Xoai, Republic
of Vietnam on June 10, 1965. Wounded when their compound came
under attack, Shields continued to fire upon the enemy as well as
aiding his comrades for seven hours. At that point he volunteered to
join his Commander in an attempt to take out an enemy machine gun.
Their objective met, they were proceeding back to safety when Shields
was mortally wounded.
Ambassador to Venezuela 1975, Peru 1977-80, Argentina 1980-83,
1984-86, Brazil 1986-89, Nicaragua 1990-92
Ambassador to Venezuela 1975, Peru 1977-80, Argentina 1980-83,
1984-86, Brazil 1986-89, Nicaragua 1990-92
Chief of Revenue Cutter Service 1895-1905
Brig. General who led the first and only successful American team
escape from a Japanese POW camp. He had been captured at
Corregidor and was held for 11 months.
Assistant Commandant Infantry School 1936-37. Commanding Officer
1937-38. Commanding General 1st Division 1938-40. Commanding
General I Corps 1940-41. Commanding General Hawaiian
Department 1941. Court-martialed 1942. Commander of the Army
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forces at Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack. He was
removed from command of Pearl Harbor and court-martialed in the
Roberts Commission.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on Tarawa Island
November 20-22, 1943. Shoup, despite painful injuries immediately
upon landing, took command of the landed troops and played a large
part in the defeat of the enemy.
Montana Representative 1971-75
Kansas Representative 1961-77
Brother-in-law of John F. Kennedy. Father-in-law of Arnold
Schwarzenegger. Ambassador to France 1968-70. Organized and
directed the Peace Corps. Received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1994
Somalia Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at
Mogadishu, Somalia on October 3, 1993. Shughart was part of a
sniper team providing fire during assaults. He and another sniper,
Gary I Gordon, requested to be inserted in a position to protect four
wounded personnel. They made there way to the crashed helicopter
and pulled out the pilot, provided covering fire to repel enemy forces.
The pilot was saved, but both snipers were lost.
New York state treasurer 1923-24
Part of "Raven" Espionage flight that was forced down inside USSR
on June 27, 1958. He was returned to US control July 7, 1958. Cited
in US News & World Report
Pennsylvania Representative 1973-2001
Curator of Oriental Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum
Secretary of state of Alabama 1979-87. Alabama state attorney
general 1987-91. Governor 1999Navy Admiral. Was captain of the USS Maine in 1898, when it sank in
Havana harbor, Cuba. It was determined that a naval mine had
caused the explosion that resulted in her sinking. The event was the
precipitating cause of the Spanish-American War that began 1898.
The rallying cry was, "Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain."
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions after his
plane was shot down by North Vietnamese ground fire November
1967. He managed to avoid capture for 45 days even with a
compound fracture of his left leg, skull fracture, and a mangled right
hand. He managed to successfully escape once after his initial
capture, but was recaptured. He resisted interrogation and continued
to resist and attempt escape, but finally succumbed to his wounds and
pneumonia and died at Hoa Lo.
Commandant 1974-1978
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action at St. Provel, France on
November 23, 1944. Silk was in command of the battalion tasked with
seizing high ground over Moyenmoutier, France just prior the attack on
the city itself. Near St. Pravel, forward movement was halted by an
enemy force in a farmhouse. When they made no headway, he
launched into a one-man assault, throwing grenades to silence
machine guns, and eventually rocks--demanding German surrender.
Confused by his methods, twelve Germans surrendered to him.
Twenty-second Assistant Commandant USMC 1950-52
Major General. Commander of the 7th Armored Division during WWII
1942-44
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois 1969-73. Illinois Representative 197585. Senator 1985-97
Wyoming Senator 1979-97
Instructor at Army War College 1936-40. Commanding General 35th
Division 1941-42. Commanding General 30th Division 1942.
Commanding General XII Corps 1942. Commanding General 4th
Army 1943-44. Commanding General 8th Army 1944. Commanding
General 9th Army, North-west Europe 1944-45
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Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Hue, Republic of
Vietnam on February 21, 1968. While serving as squad leader of
Company D, Sims led his men in a supportive role, freeing up and
providing assistance to Platoons around him. He directed him men
from danger twice: once when an structure containing ammunition was
on fire and near to exploding, and the second which cost him his life.
His squad set off a booby trap, and Sims hurled himself over the
device as it exploded to save the lives of his men.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
Frequently interviewed or quoted. Former Chief, MACV/SOG
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Gio Linh
District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam on march 24, 1967.
When his company came under intense enemy fire, Singleton moved
though enemy fire to evacuate his wounded comrades. When he
realized where much of the enemy fire was originating, he seized a
machine gun and advance upon the position, killing 8 and forcing the
rest to flee. He was mortally wounded in his advance.
Ambassador to Bolivia 1969-73, Uruguay 1973-77
Ambassador to Bolivia 1969-73, Uruguay 1973-77
Virginia Representative 1983-2001
First member of the Military Intelligence Branch to receive Medal of
Honor. He was the platoon leader/advisor to a special force in
Vietnam. While deep in enemy dominated territory, his platoon was
attacked by a large enemy force. He rallied his men into a more
defensive position, moving among them and calling for air strikes. He
charged through enemy fire to assist two wounded men into position.
When it became apparent his men were going to be overrun, he
single-handedly charged the enemy, firing his weapon and throwing
grenades, which forced the enemy to begin withdrawing. He
continued through the battlefield, directing air strikes until he fell
mortally wounded. The Naval ship USNS Sisler is named after him.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action at Hagaru-ri, Korea
November 29-30 1950. Led his men through multiple enemy attacks,
staying with his men even when wounded, until the area was
successfully defended.
Colorado Representative 1987-99
Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 1970. New Mexico
Representative 1981-2003
Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico 1970. New Mexico
Representative 1981-2003
Comedian, author, composer, and actor. Best remembered for his
clown characters and The Red Skelton Show. Other movies include:
Having a Wonderful Time, Lady be Good, Ship Ahoy, Thousands
Cheer, I Dood it, and Ziegfeld Follies. Inducted into the International
Clown Hall of Fame 1989
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
West Virginia Representative 1959-80
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action at Oliveto, Italy on
September 23, 1943. Slaton was a lead scout of an infantry squad
whose task was to knock out enemy resistance. He took out three
machine gun nets with bayonet, grenade, and rifle fire, allowing two
rifle platoons to regroup and again take the initiative.
Kansas Representative 1983-95
Virginia Representative 1985-91
Baseball player. Played for the St. Louis Cardinals 1938-54, New
York Yankees 1954-60. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1985.
Allegedly against the signing of any African-American players to the
Majors.
First American soldier to be executed for desertion since the American
Civil War. Slovik, while initially deemed unfit for military service, was
later drafted. His unit, the 28th Division, was part of the attack on
Hurtgen Forest in 1944 and many men indicated, like Slovik, that they
would rather be imprisoned than face combat. Slovik's execution was
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Ambassador to Lesotho 1987
Execution. Hanged for shooting another soldier. Italy, MTO
Helped plan the raid on the Ploesti Oil refineries in Romania
Florida Representative 1947-51. Senator 1951-69
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam on December 21, 1967. Smedley
was leading a six-man team to an ambush site when they observed
the movement of a large Viet Cong force heading toward the Danang
complex. He radioed for a reaction force, then led him men on an
assault of the enemy troops. He was killed by enemy fire.
Alabama Representative 1981-83
Early Marine Aviator
Execution. Hanged for killing an MP outside a house of prostitution in
Algeria. MTO
US Secretary of Commerce 1968-69
May 13, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned January 1,
1969
Special Assistant to the President
Special Assistant to the President
November 24, 1963 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
November 28, 1965
Execution. Hanged for killing former British Diplomat Sir Eric
Teichman while poaching. Kept at Shepton Mallet, England. ETO.
Execution. Hanged for shooting a soldier in England. ETO Shepton
Mallet
Marine Corps General. Commanded the Fleet Marine Force in the
Pacific 1944-45, led the "island hopping" campaign through the central
Pacific area. Commander at Saipan and Okinawa.
MIA Korea February 12, 1951. One of six men whose dog tags were
turned over by North Korean government in May 1992 along with
remains.
Execution. Rape of French woman. ETO
First commander of Berlin Airlift "Operation Vittles" under General
Curtis LeMay. Later became commander of Military Airlift Command.
Wisconsin Representative 1941-58
MIA Korea February 12, 1951. One of six men whose dog tags were
turned over by North Korean government in May 1992 along with
remains.
Maine Representative 1940-49. Senator 1949-73. Received the
Presidential Medal of Freedom 1989. First woman Senator
April 7, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February 12,
1973
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions with the 423rd
Bombardment Squadron over Europe May 1, 1943. While serving as
a gunner on his first mission, the plane he was on came under intense
enemy fire. The plane caught on fire, ammunition began to explode,
two crew members were severely wounded, and three bailed out.
Smith manned the usable gun, administered first aid, fought the fires,
and threw the exploding ammunition overboard. When he ran out of
firefighting aids, he wrapped himself in a protective cloth and
extinguished the fire by hand.
Astronaut. Pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded
Iowa Representative 1959-95
Michigan Representative 1993-2005
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Assistant Commanding General 76th Division 1942. Commanding
General 27th Division 1942-44, during the invasion of Saipan, was
relieved of Command by USMC Lt. General Holland M. Smith for not
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attacking vigorously enough. Commanding General 98th Division,
Pacific 1944. Military Attache to France 1945-46. Retired 1946.
New Hampshire Representative 1985-91. Senator 1991-2003
New Hampshire Representative 1985-91. Senator 1991-2003
Ambassador to Malta 1974, Ghana 1976, Liberia 1979
Ambassador to Malta 1974, Ghana 1976, Liberia 1979
Ambassador to Ivory Coast 1974-76
Ambassador to Ivory Coast 1974-76
Illinois Representative 1939-41
Ambassador to Ghana 1979, Nigeria 1984-86
Ambassador to Ghana 1979, Nigeria 1984-86
Middleweight Boxer. First boxer to win a divisional world
championship five times 1958. Held world welterweight title 1946-51.
He won 173 fights, lost 19 and had 6 draws. Member of the
International Boxing Hall of Fame
General during WWII. Chief of staff to Eisenhower. Ambassador to
Soviet Union 1946-48. Director of the Central Intelligence 1950-53
Thirteenth Commandant of the Coast Guard 1966-70.
US Attorney General 1981-85
African-American soldier convicted and hung for raping a 16 year old
English girl
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. Used in Carroll Case's book The Slaughter: An American
Atrocity which details the supposed incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Arkansas Representative 1997Administrator, GSA's Region 5
New York Representative 1979-99. Leading advocate of a
Constitutional amendment to ban burning of the US flag
Intelligence officer WWII--CBI Theater. Advisor to Vietnamese Army
1955, first year after French left Indochina
Army General. Administrator of the Works Progress Administration in
New York City 1936-40. Oversaw the building of the Pentagon.
Commander of the army's Services of Supply during WWII
Ambassador to Malta 1987
Ambassador to Malta 1987
February 2, 1967 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned May 3,
1973
Navy Admiral. Intelligence expert. First Director of Central
Intelligence 1946. Executive Secretary of National Security Council
1947-50. Special Consultant to the President on military and foreign
affairs 1950-53
One of the six men who raised the replacement flag on Iwo Jima in the
famous photo.
General. Chief of the Army Air Forces Combat Command 1942.
Commander of the Eighth Air Force 1942. Commander of all US Army
Air Forces in European Theater of Operations. Commander Twelfth
Air Force in North Africa 1942. Allied Northwest African Air Force
1943. Fifteenth Air Force and Royal Air Force in Italy 1943. US
Strategic Air Forces in Europe 1944. US Strategic Air Forces in the
Pacific 1945. Present when the Germans surrendered to the
Americans on May 7, 1945, when the Germans surrendered to the
Russians May 9, 1945 and when the Japanese surrendered
September 2, 1945. First Chief of Staff of the US Air Force 1947.
Baseball left-handed pitcher. Played for the Boston Braves 1942-64,
New York Mets 1965, San Francisco Giants 1965. Inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame 1973
Assistant Chief of Staff. Brigadier General
Director of Operations of US Pacific Command 1972-74. Became
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Superintendent of Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, TX 1978
Director of Operations of US Pacific Command 1972-74. Became
Superintendent of Marine Military Academy, Harlingen, TX 1978
First American killed in combat after the US invasion of Afghanistan.
He was killed by rioting prisoners.
April 24, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 16,
1973
Execution. Hanged for shooting a soldier. NAT
Pennsylvania Senator 1981Pilot shot down over Iraq during Desert Storm. Status January 2001
changed from KIA to MIA
Television producer. Works include: Charlie's Angels and Beverly Hills
90210
South Carolina Representative 1971-2001
First husband of Wallis Warfield, who became the Duchess of Windsor
when she married Prince Edward.
Execution. Hanged for rape and assault in Belgium. ETO
April 5, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered April 27, 1989
Member of Broadcasting Board of Governors, US Information Agency
(Voice of America)
Ambassador to Bahamas 1973-74, Turkey 1977-80, Pakistan 1981-83
Ambassador to Bahamas 1973-74, Turkey 1977-80, Pakistan 1981-83
Author. Works include: I, the Jury, The Erection Set, Kiss Me Deadly,
and The Girl Hunters. Created the detective Mike Hammer
Boxer. Won the gold medal in the Light Heavyweight division during
the 1976 Olympics along with his brother Michael Spinks. Began his
professional career in 1977. Beat Muhammad Ali in early in 1978, but
lost to Ali later that year. Won 26 fights, lost 17 with 3 draws.
Heavyweight Champion 1978
Boxer. Won the gold medal in the Light Heavyweight division during
the 1976 Olympics along with his brother Michael Spinks. Began his
professional career in 1977. Beat Muhammad Ali in early in 1978, but
lost to Ali later that year. Won 26 fights, lost 17 with 3 draws.
Heavyweight Champion 1978
Execution. Shot for murder and rape in Italy. MTO
Doctor. Pediatrician and author of Baby and Child Care, published in
1946. Won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympics as part of an eightman rowing team.
Doctor. Pediatrician and author of Baby and Child Care, published in
1946. Won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympics as part of an eightman rowing team.
Virginia Senator 1966-73
South Carolina Representative 1983Illinois Representative 1951-73
Illinois Representative 1951-73
May 25, 1970 taken as POW in Cambodia. Returned February 12,
1973
Under Secretary of Treasury for Monetary Affairs
Naval Admiral who commanded the Central Pacific Force in WWII.
Considered the architect of the American victory in the Battle of
Midway, the turning point of the Pacific war. After WWII, served as
president of Naval War College. Ambassador to Philippines.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action at Achain, France on
November 13, 1944. While his company attacked Achain from the
east, Spurrier attacked alone from the west using a variety of
weapons. He killed 1 German officer, 24 enlisted men and captured 2
officers and 2 enlist men.
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Author and inventor. Elected into the National Academy of Science for
his contribution of multiplexing in 1910. In 1922 he created Wired
Radio, what went on to become Muzak.
Rhode Island Representative 1961-89
Actor and author. Works include: The Untouchables, host of
Unsolved Mysteries, The Mortal Storm, To Be or Not To Be, The High
and Mighty, Written on the Wind, Airplane!, and Beavis and Butt-head
Do America
November 30, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains
returned/recovered March 26, 1989
Ambassador to Benin 1986-89
Vermont Lieutenant Governor 1957-59. Governor 1959-61.
Representative 1961-71. Senator 1971-89
Vermont Lieutenant Governor 1957-59. Governor 1959-61.
Representative 1961-71. Senator 1971-89
West Virginia Representative 1949-81
West Virginia Representative 1949-81
Killed in crash of RB-50 "Raven" espionage flight over Sea of Japan,
shot down by MIG-15 fighters
Navy Admiral.
Ohio Representative 1965-83
Ohio Representative 1965-83
Author. Books include: World War II Order of Battle, Special Forces
at War: An Illustrated History, Southeast Asia 1957-75, Vietnam:
Order of Battle, and Green Berets at War: US Army Special Forces in
Asia, 1956-75.
Doctor. Pioneer in studying the effects of deceleration on humans.
Project officer and medical consultant in the Bio-Physics Branch of the
Aero Medical Laboratory. The deceleration project involved the use of
a rocket sled to simulate plane crashes to determine seat and harness
strengths. Dr. Stapp was one of the most frequent volunteers on the
runs. Credited with creating Stapp's Law "The universal aptitude for
ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."
California Representative 1973-2003
Naval Admiral. Chief of Naval Operations 1939-1942. Chief of the
Bureau of Ordnance 1934-37. Commander, United States Forces in
Europe and Commander, Twelfth Fleet until his retirement in 1946.
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Minnesota Governor 1939-43. One of the founders of UN ( was last
surviving signer of UN Charter) University of Pennsylvania president
1948-53.
Minnesota Governor 1939-43. One of the founders of UN ( was last
surviving signer of UN Charter) University of Pennsylvania president
1948-53.
Football player. Played quarterback for the US Naval Academy, won
the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award 1963. Inducted into the
College Football Hall of Fame 1981. Played for the Dallas Cowboys
1969-79. Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame 1985
Florida Representative 1989New Hampshire Representative 1939-45
Ambassador to Bolivia 1973-77
Ambassador to Bolivia 1973-77
Oklahoma Representative 1949-81
World renowned photographer, especially known for his work during
WWII with Naval Combat and Aviation Operations
World renowned photographer, especially known for his work during
WWII with Naval Combat and Aviation Operations
Arizona Representative 1967-77
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Ambassador to Gabon 1975-77, Sao Tome & Principe 1975-77
Cartoonist and illustrator. Worked for The New Yorker from the
1940s-1990s
Owner of the baseball team the New York Yankees. Former owner in
an interest in the New Jersey Nets, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Bulls,
and Cleveland Pipers. 1961 Hired John McLendon, the first AfricanAmerican head coach in professional sports. Indicted on 14 criminal
counts and pled guilty to making illegal contributions to Nixon's reelection campaign and obstruction of justice in 1974. Banned from
baseball in 1990 and reinstated in 1993.
Ambassador to Sweden 1933-37, Peru 1937-39, Russia 1939-41,
Turkey 1942-45, Czechoslovakia 1945-48, Canada 1948-50. Died in a
plane crash
Baseball player and manager. Played for the Brooklyn Dodgers 191217, Pittsburgh Pirates 1918 and 1919, Philadelphia Phillies 1920-21,
New York Giants 1921-23, and the Boston Braves 1924-25. Lefthanded. Managed the Brooklyn Dodgers 1934-36, Boston Braves
1938-43, New York Yankees 1949-60, New York Mets 1960-1965.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1966 and the New York Mets
Hall of Fame 1981. His uniform number 37 has been retired by both
the Yankees and the Mets. The only person to have worn the uniform
(as a player or manager) of all four Major League Baseball teams that
played in New York City (while the team was in New York City) in the
20th Century
Mississippi Senator 1947-89
Major General for the District of Columbia National Guard.
Georgia Representative 1961-77
Navy diver. Killed when commercial airliner TWA Flight 847 was
hijacked. He was singled out when the hijackers, who were
demanding the release of 435 Lebanese and Palestinian prisoners,
learned he was a member of the US military. He was beaten with a
chair leg, then shot and his body was dumped on the tarmac at the
Beirut airport.
Secretary of the Air Force 1977-79
Secretary of the Air Force 1977-79
Motion picture director, producer, writer, and cinematographer. Works
include: The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble, Kentucky Kernels, Alice
Adams, I Remember Mama, A Place in the Sun, The Diary of Anne
Frank, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and Giant.
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1970-75. Justice of US Supreme Court
1975Judge of US Court of Appeals 1970-75. Justice of US Supreme Court
1975Alaska Senator 1968Illinois Governor 1948-52. Ambassador to United Nations 1961-65.
Illinois Governor 1948-52. Ambassador to United Nations 1961-65.
Illinois Senator 1970-81
Illinois Senator 1970-81
Illinois Senator 1970-81
Execution. Hanged for stabbing a soldier to death. California-Camp
Beale
Actor. Col Henry Blake on M*A*S*H
Ambassador to Malawi 1974-78
Ambassador to Malawi 1974-78
Film and Stage Actor. Known through many genres: comedy,
westerns, and suspense thrillers. Works include: Mr. Smith Goes to
Washington, Harvey, Vertigo, Rose-Marie, It's a Wonderful Life, The
Man from Laramie, Rear Window, Rope, The Man Who Knew Too
Much, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Cheyenne Autumn.
Inducted into the Western Performers Hall of Fame
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Judge of US Court of Appeals 1954-58; Justice of US Supreme Court
1958-81.
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1954-58; Justice of US Supreme Court
1958-81.
Deputy Chief of Staff IV Corps, Western Front 1918. Chief of Staff US
Forces in China 1928-29. Instructor at the Infantry School 1929-33.
Military Attache to China 1935-39. Commanding Officer 3rd Brigade/
Commanding General 7th Division 1939-41. Commanding General II
Corps 1941-42. Commander in Chief US China-Burma-India Theatre
of Operations 1942-44. Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai-Shek 1942-44.
Commander in Chief Northern Area Combat Command, Burma 194244. Commander in Chief US India-Burma Theater of Operations
1944-45. Commander in Chief Army Ground Forces 1945.
Commanding General 10th Army 1945. General Officer Commander
in Chief Western Defense Command 1945-46. Commanding General
6th Army
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions as a POW at Hoa Lo
prison, Hanoi, North Vietnam September 4, 1969. Singled out by his
captors as the focal point of resistance to interrogation and
propaganda, they set out to break his resistance. Rather than give in,
he inflicted a near mortal wound upon his person to demonstrate his
resolve never to give in. Upon discovery, the North Vietnamese
revived him, and convinced of his spirit, abated their torture of all the
POWs. Stockdale was considered as running-mate to Ross Perot.
Ambassador to Poland 1968-72, Soviet Union 1973-76, Germany
1976-81
Ohio Representative 1969-99. Arrested for drunken driving 1983,
convicted on a lesser charge and fined.
Ambassador to Kuwait 1971, Bahrain 1971-74, Qatar 1971-74, Oman
1972-74, United Arab Emirates 1972
Ambassador to Kuwait 1971, Bahrain 1971-74, Qatar 1971-74, Oman
1972-74, United Arab Emirates 1972
Pilot of the NC-4 in its 1919 transatlantic flight. Appointed as "Coast
Guard Aviator No. 1" in 1920
Director and actor for stage, radio, television and films. Works include:
The Aldrich Family, What a Life, Those Were the Days, and The Flying
Nun: Hello Columbus
Deputy Director US Information Agency
Screenwriter, producer, and film director. Works include: Conan the
Barbarian, Scarface, Platoon, JFK, Nixon, Natural Born Killers, and
Born on the Fourth of July
Personal pilot to General Douglas MacArthur
Country singer and songwriter. Songs include: "Unwound", "All my
Exes Live in Texas", "It Ain't Cool to Be Crazy About You", "Does Fort
Worth Ever Cross Your Mind", "Blue Clear Sky", "Carrying Your Love
with Me", and "Overnight Male"
Football coach. Was with the Dallas Texans 1960-62, Kansas City
Chiefs 1963-74, and the New Orleans Saints 1976-77. Inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2003.
Colorado Representative 1985-87
One of the six men who raised the replacement flag on Iwo Jima in the
famous photo. Strank was the leader of the group ordered to climb Mt.
Suribachi and raise a larger flag so that "every Marine on this cruddy
island can see it."
First Director of the SPARS, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve
during WWII. The name is a contraction of the Coast Guard motto,
Semper Paratus and Always Ready
Mayor of Schenectady, New York 1956-59. Representative 1959-89
Mayor of Schenectady, New York 1956-59. Representative 1959-89
Ambassador to Ceylon 1970, Maldive Islands 1970, Belgium 1972-74,
Sweden 1974-76, Turkey 1981-89. Co-founder, with William R.
Kintner, of the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia
Representative of the US to the Organization for Economic
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Cooperation and Development. Rank of Ambassador
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions as Commanding Officer of
the USS Tiranle on April 14, 1945. Street infiltrated the harbor of
Quelpart Island to destroy an enemy ammunition ship and fire upon
his pursuers.
First Director of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve
January 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
November 5, 1969
Utah Representative 1953-55
Regional Administrator, General Services Administration, Region 6
Execution. Hanged for rape. Sicily. NATO
Navy Service 1940-41
Ambassador to Norway 1984-89
Kentucky railroad commissioner 1951-58. Representative 1959-75
Kentucky railroad commissioner 1951-58. Representative 1959-75
Died in crash during Berlin Airlift
Arizona Representative 1977-2003
President of the American Federation of Government Employees
Captured by North Koreans on May 17, 1963 at the 38th Parallel and
held as POW for 1 year as internee and tortured. Released May 16,
1964 and returned to US Military control
Army General. Deputy Chief of Construction War Department 194042. Deputy Commander in Chief Army Services Forces 1942-45.
Chief of Staff Army Services Forces 1942-45. Commander in Chief
US Army Forces Western Pacific 1945-46
POW at Colditz Castle, Germany. Member of OSS team that
parachuted into Hungary to discuss separate peace settlement.
Iran Hostage until January 20, 1981. Part of the 66 who were seized
by students November 4, 1979
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Ambassador to Jordan 1987
One of five brothers killed when the USS Juneau was struck by a
torpedo and sank. Due to their death the Sole Survivor Policy was
adopted by the US War Department.
One of five brothers killed when the USS Juneau was struck by a
torpedo and sank. Due to their death the Sole Survivor Policy was
adopted by the US War Department.
One of five brothers killed when the USS Juneau was struck by a
torpedo and sank. Due to their death the Sole Survivor Policy was
adopted by the US War Department.
Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
One of five brothers killed when the USS Juneau was struck by a
torpedo and sank. Due to their death the Sole Survivor Policy was
adopted by the US War Department.
One of five brothers killed when the USS Juneau was struck by a
torpedo and sank. Due to their death the Sole Survivor Policy was
adopted by the US War Department.
Ambassador to Laos 1964-69, Philippines 1973-77, Iran 1977-79
Ambassador to Laos 1964-69, Philippines 1973-77, Iran 1977-79
During WWII, met and became the personal driver and confidential
secretary to General Dwight D. Eisenhower 1942-45. Reportly
Eisenhower later considered divorcing his wife Mamie to marry Kay,
but on the advice of General Marshall did not as it would cost him his
career. Kay later married a man named Morgan, gained her
citizenship (she was Irish born) and lived out her life in New York.
Tennessee Representative 1983-95. Governor 1995-2002
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Lieutenant General in the Army. General MacArthur's Chief of Staff in
the South West Pacific Area during WWII
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising : Attending Chaplin
Actor. Works include: The Great Waldo Pepper, Night Warning, Quel
Maledetto Treno Blindato, Frankenstein, Walking Tall, and Here come
the Brides. Also played hockey, drove race cars, and has a 3rd
Degree Black Belt in Judo
President of Sverdrup & Parcel Engineering Co. Served in
MacArthur's GHzs, SWPA as head of construction in Office of Chief
Engineer and as Acting Chief Engineer
Fire Chief for the City of St. Louis
Fire Chief for the City of St. Louis
Adventurer/ Soldier of Fortune who also served as enlisted man in US
Army in the Spanish-American War, then later in the French Foreign
Legion
Fourth Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps 1965-69
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action in air over the Solomon
Islands April 7, 1943. In a flight to intercept 150 Japanese planes,
Swett personally destroyed 7 enemy bombers. He was an Ace with
15.50 kills.
Astronaut. Part of the Apollo 13 mission. Received Presidential
Medal of Freedom 1970. Elected as a Colorado Representative 1982.
Was portrayed by Kevin Bacon in Apollo 13
Author of Jarhead,
Execution. Hanged for the murder of Hazel Craig. Arizona
Missouri Representative 1969-77
Missouri Representative 1969-77
Arizona Governor 1991-97. Convicted on seven counts of fraud in
federal court, September 1997. Forced to resign as governor and
sentenced to prison and fined February 1998. Conviction was
overturned on appeal in June 1999
Son of Missouri Senator
Missouri Senator 1953-76. First Secretary of the Air Force 1947-50.
Idaho Representative 1973-81. Senator 1981-93
Idaho Representative 1973-81. Senator 1981-93
April 12, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March 27,
1973
Under Secretary Dept of Commerce 1973-75
Under Secretary Dept of Commerce 1973-75
Ohio Representative 1963-65, 1967-71. Senator 1971-76
Ohio Representative 1963-65, 1967-71. Senator 1971-76
Medal of Honor WWI
Georgia Governor 1947, 1948-55. Senator 1957-81
Georgia Governor 1947, 1948-55. Senator 1957-81
Ambassador to Colombia 1983, Costa Rica 1985-87
Circuit Judge, District of Columbia 1948-85. Federal Bureau of
Investigation 1930-48
Bought the bankrupt Radio Shack corporation in the 1960s.
Tennessee Representative 1989Assistant Secretary of the Air Force 1969-70. Director of Selective
Service System 1970-72. Department of State 1972-73
Commander of Flight 19, a flight of 5 TBM Avengers, which
disappeared mysteriously in the ocean near Bermuda on December 5,
1945. They had been conducting a training run from Fort Lauderdale
when they became lost on the way back.
Mississippi Representative 1989Founder of Enterprise Rent-a-Car
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Execution. Hanged for the murder of another soldier. Italy. MTO
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action in the Republic of Vietnam
on December 8, 1968. During Operation Meade River, Taylor got
word that the commander of the lead platoon had been mortally
wounded. He and a companion crawled forward to help direct the
platoon in question and gather wounded from exposed positions. He
gave his life to silence a machine gun that was endangering other
marines.
Taylor and George Welch were together when the Japanese first
appeared over Pearl Harbor. They called to get the P-40s in the air
then drove up to the base at Haleiwa as quickly as they could. They
were strafed three times on the drive. When they arrived at the base,
their planes were prepped and ready and they took off without waiting
for orders. They each downed two Japanese planes before landing for
more ammunition and gas. Taylor's plane was hit and forced to land,
but Welch managed to shoot down another before landing.
Taylor and George Welch were together when the Japanese first
appeared over Pearl Harbor. They called to get the P-40s in the air
then drove up to the base at Haleiwa as quickly as they could. They
were strafed three times on the drive. When they arrived at the base,
their planes were prepped and ready and they took off without waiting
for orders. They each downed two Japanese planes before landing for
more ammunition and gas. Taylor's plane was hit and forced to land,
but Welch managed to shoot down another before landing.
Four star General and diplomat. 1943 was sent on a secret mission to
Rome to coordinate an 82nd air drop with Italian forces, the drop was
called off at the last minute when they discovered German forces
already covering the intended drop sites. Commanded the 101st
Airborne Division until the end of the war. Superintendent of West
Point 1945-49. Commander of Allied troops in Berlin 1949-51. Army
Chief of Staff 1955-59. Ambassador to South Vietnam 1964-65.
Special Consultant to the President and Chairman of the Foreign
Intelligence Advisory Board 1965-69. President of the Institute of
Defense Analysis 1966-69.
May 27, 1971 taken as POW in Cambodia. Remains returned/
recovered February 26, 1993
Actor. Works include: Camille, A Yank at Oxford, Billy the Kid,
Bataan, Undercurrent, Quo Vadis, and The Last Hunt. Inducted into
the Western Performers Hall of Fame 1970. 1947 testified before the
House Un-American Activities Committee as a "friendly witness"
providing some evidence and names of possible Pro-Communist
intent.
North Carolina Representative 1960-77
North Carolina Representative 1960-77
Chief prosecutor at the war crimes trials of Nazi leaders in Nuremburg,
Germany 1946-49. Noted opponent of the investigations by Senator
Joe McCarthy and of the US conduct during the Vietnam War. Author.
Books include: Munich: The Price of Peace, Grand Inquest: The Story
of Congressional Investigations, and The Anatomy of the Nuremberg
Trials: A Personal Memoir
March 20, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned May 6,
1968
Texas Representative 1946-78.
Actor largely known for wearing an extreme amount of gold jewelry.
Works include: the role of B.A. Baracus on The A-Team, Rocky III,
Penitentiary 2, and Bizarre. He played for the Green Bay Packers
before a knee injury knocked him out of the game. He also was a
bodyguard for such stars as Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and
Diana Ross.
New York Representative 1971-73
Wisconsin Representative 1957-59. President of Tewes Plastics,
Corp 1947Commander Battery D, 129th Field Artillery Regiment 1918. Adjutant,
1st Battalion, 129th Field Artillery 1918-1919. Commander of 110th
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Ammunition Train 1919. Life-long friend of Harry Truman
Astronaut. First American to ride to space on a Russian craft, March
14, 1995.
Individual who served in all five branches of the military
Individual who served in all five branches of the military
Individual who served in all five branches of the military
Individual who served in all five branches of the military
Ambassador to Singapore 1980
Ambassador to Singapore 1980
Nebraska Representative 1971-79. Governor 1979-83. Presidential
Elector for Nebraska 1992
Semi pro wrester 1931-35. Professional wrestler 1935-44 for the
NWA. Six time heavyweight champion. Wrestled 1930-1990s
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action near Climbach, France on
December 14, 1944. While riding in the lead vehicle of a task force,
Thomas's car came under enemy fire. Though severely wounded, he
assisted the crew in dismounting then in the setting up of antitank
guns to return fire.
Wyoming Representative 1989-95. Senator 1995- 2007
Part of Iwo Jima 1st flag raising
Twenty-third Assistant Commandant USMC 1952-54
Execution. Shot another soldier. Philippines
Under Secretary, Department of the Treasury
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
Founder of Wendy's restaurants
Thompson, Mike California Representative 1999
February 7, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
New Jersey Representative 1955-1980. Implicated in the Abscam
sting, in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered
bribes to political figures. Indicted June 18 and convicted on
December 3, 1980 on bribery and conspiracy charges, sentenced to
three years in prison
New Jersey Representative 1955-1980. Implicated in the Abscam
sting, in which FBI agents impersonating Arab businessmen offered
bribes to political figures. Indicted June 18 and convicted on
December 3, 1980 on bribery and conspiracy charges, sentenced to
three years in prison
Subject of a motion picture project dramatizing an episode of his
career involving espionage in Mexico in 1941 and 1942
Baseball player. 3rd African American player in the Major Leagues.
First African American to play in both the National and American
Leagues. Kansas City Monarchs 1943, 1946-1948, St. Louis Browns
1947, and the New York Giants 1949-1956.
Helicopter pilot during Vietnam who observed, tried to stop, then later
reported the My Lai Massacre on March 16, 1968.
Fought Navy Admirals over expenses, he was nearly discharged for
being mentally unfit.
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
Awarded Bronze Star for service with the Office of Strategic Services
(OSS) in Burma. Work entailed swimming into enemy held territory to
make reconnaissance of landing beaches.
Texas Representative 1949-63. Judge of US District Court 1963-65.
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1965-78
Texas Representative 1949-63. Judge of US District Court 1963-65.
Judge of US Court of Appeals 1965-78
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Pianist, arranger, and bandleader. Songs include: "Loch Lomond" and
"Annie Laurie"
Pianist, arranger, and bandleader. Songs include: "Loch Lomond" and
"Annie Laurie"
Served with USMC at Philippines 1899-1901. Commanded Marine
Guard with US Diplomatic Expedition to Abyssinia 1903-04. First
Prov. Regt. Marines, Cuba 1907-08. Second Prov. Regt. Marines,
Santa Domingo 1917-19
Four Star General
Commander, Southern Command Desert Storm
Circuit Judge in South Carolina 1938-46. Governor of South Carolina
1947-51. Senator 1954-56, 1956-2003
Lt. Governor of Minnesota 1943. Governor 1943-47. Senator 1947-59
Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board 1971-74
Chairman, Civil Aeronautics Board 1971-74
First officer to cross the Bridge at Remajen on March 7, 1945. (First
Bridge over the Rhine River)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
March 9, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned November
5, 1969
Dallas police officer slain by Lee Harvey Oswald following the
assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Posthumously awarded
the Medal of Valor from the National Police All of Fame 1964
Only US servicewoman captured by Germans during WWII. She was
an air-evacuation nurse on a plane shot down over enemy territory.
POW September 28, 1944-January 27, 1945. Repatriated through
Switzerland.
Ambassador to Chad 1969-72, Guinea 1972-75, Costa Rica 1974-77,
Spain 1978-83, Denmark 1983-89, Argentina 1989-93
Navy Admiral and author. Served on the gunboats of the Yangtze
Patrol and the South China Patrol. Books include: Caviar and
Commissars: The experiences of a US Naval Officer in Stalin's
Russia, Ed Heinemann, Combat Aircraft Designer, Cuise of the
Lanikai: Incitement to War, and Yangtze Patrol: The US Navy in
China
Associate director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Longtime
friend of Director J. Edgar Hoover.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the USS Utah on
December 7, 1941. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,
Tomich was Chief Watertender working in the boiler room. When the
ship was torpedoed, Tomich remained below securing the boilers and
seeing that the other men escaped, thus giving his life.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on the USS Utah on
December 7, 1941. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor,
Tomich was Chief Watertender working in the boiler room. When the
ship was torpedoed, Tomich remained below securing the boilers and
seeing that the other men escaped, thus giving his life.
Judge of US District Court for Northern District of Illinois 1972-74.
Judge of US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit 1974-80
Habitual writer--veteran's widow is a problem. Record placed in Vault
to protect it.
November 11, 1968 taken as POW in Laos. Remains returned/
recovered March 26, 1989
Ambassador to Czechoslovakia 1969-71, Yugoslavia 1971, Israel
1975-76, Soviet Union 1976-79
Ambassador to Czechoslovakia 1969-71, Yugoslavia 1971, Israel
1975-76, Soviet Union 1976-79
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Actor. Works include: Men in Black, The Larry Sanders Show,
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Marie-Antoinette, and Baby Doll
California Representative 1983-99
Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1979, Maldive Islands 1979
Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1979, Maldive Islands 1979
Nevada Representative 1973-75
Texas Senator 1961-85. Nominated for Secretary of Defense in 1989,
but defeated amid allegations of heavy drinking and womanizing.
Killed in a plane crash near Brunswick, Georgia.
Texas Senator 1961-85. Nominated for Secretary of Defense in 1989,
but defeated amid allegations of heavy drinking and womanizing.
Killed in a plane crash near Brunswick, Georgia.
Navy Admiral and Naval Aviator. Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics
1939-42. 1913 designated by the Navy as Naval Aviator No. 3.
Commander of the NC-flying boats that completed the first
Transatlantic flight
New York Representative 1983Vera Cruz Medal of Honor awarded for actions in 1914 at Vera Cruz.
White House Staff-- Special Assistant to the President for Agricultural
Trade and Weekly Comp. of Presidential Documents
Actor 1930's through 1960's. Nominated nine times for Academy
Awards. Won the Oscar twice, once for Captains Courageous and the
other for Boys Town
Ambassador to Malawi 1988-91
Michigan Representative 1974-93. Member of the Michigan State
University board of trustees 1993Louisiana Representative 1973-80. Governor 1980-84
Golfer. Was introduced to the sport before he was eight years old. As
a caddy, he practiced by hitting several hundred balls a session.
Began playing on the PGA Tour in 1967. In 1974 he was struck by
lightening which damaged his spine and back, but didn't prevent him
from playing. Awarded the Hickok Belt in 1971, as well as Sports
Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year".
Ex-husband of Linda Tripp, Pentagon employee who taped Monica
Lewinsky talking about alleged sex affair with President Clinton
June 14, 2000 charged with spying for the Soviet Union and Russia for
25 years. Allegedly sold classified material to the Russians while
serving as the civilian chief of the US Army Element of the Nuremburg
Joint Interrogation Center in Germany 1969-1994
Bobby Troup 314066 Enlisted SN. Musician, actor, and songwriter.
Works include: Route 66, Daddy, Their Hearts Were Full of Spring,
and Lemon Twist. Appeared in: MASH, Emergency!, and The Gene
Krupa Story.
General in the Army. Instructor at Command & General Staff School
1941-42. Chief of Staff Engineer Amphibian Command 1942-43.
Commandant of Base X, Manila, Philippines 1945. Commanding
General 7th Division, Korea 1953. Commanding General I Corps
1955-58. Chief of Army Research & Development Command 1958-62
Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for action
near Coco River, northern Nicaragua on April 24, 1932. While on
patrol searching for a bandit group, a rifle grenade fell from its carrier
and struck a rock, igniting. Truesdell, several yards away, ran forward
and attempted to throw it away from the endangered patrol. It
exploded in his hand. He lost his hand and sustained multiple wounds
across his body , but saved the members of his patrol from serious
injury and loss.
Missouri Senator 1935-45; Vice President of United States 1945; 33rd
President of United States 1945-53. Two members of a Puerto Rican
nationalist group, Griselio Torresola and Oscar Collazo, tried to shoot
their way into Blair House, temporary residence of the President, as
part of an attempted assassination, November 1, 1950. Torresola and
a guard, Leslie Coffelt, were killed; Collazo, wounded, was arrested,
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tried, and convicted of murder.
Commanding General Northern Landing Force, North Africa 1942.
Field Deputy to the Commander in Chief Allied Expeditionary Forces,
North Africa 1943. Commanding General 3rd Division, Sicily-Italy
1943-44. Deputy Commanding General VI Corps, Italy 1944.
Commanding General VI Corps, Italy-France 1944. Commanding
General 5th Army, Italy 1944-45. Commanding General 3rd Army /
Commanding General Eastern Military District 1946. Retired 1947
Lost subsequent job with War Department in Germany as Vienna Staff
Monuments, Fine Art, & Archival Officer because she investigated
looting by high-ranking Army officers.
Actor in movies and television. Works include: The Westerner,
Keeper of the Flame, The Yearling, Sands of Iwo Jima, The Crawling
Eye, F Troop, Chisum, and Barquero
Arkansas Representative 1977-79. Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
1991-92. Governor 1992-96. Resigned in July of 1996 after his
conviction on federal charges brought by Kenneth Starr as a result of,
but not part of, the Whitewater scandal
Arkansas Representative 1977-79. Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
1991-92. Governor 1992-96. Resigned in July of 1996 after his
conviction on federal charges brought by Kenneth Starr as a result of,
but not part of, the Whitewater scandal
Commanded the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. July 11, 1943
led the parachute invasion of Sicily where the US ground and sea
forces mistook the 504's aircraft for enemy planes. They lost 23
aircraft, had numerous casualties, and the troops were scattered over
the island.
August 12, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered August 13, 1968
Commander of 1st Airlift Task Force during the Berlin Airlift.
Boxer. Heavyweight boxing Champion 1926-28. Actor, starred in The
Fighting Marine. Elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame 1980, the
International Boxing Hall of Fame 1990, and the Marine Corps Sports
Hall of Fame 2001. Father of John V. Tunney
Boxer. Heavyweight boxing Champion 1926-28. Actor, starred in The
Fighting Marine. Elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame 1980, the
International Boxing Hall of Fame 1990, and the Marine Corps Sports
Hall of Fame 2001. Father of John V. Tunney
California Representative 1965-71. Senator 1971-77. Son of the
Boxing champion Gene Tunney
Maine Representative 1961-67
Nineteenth Assistant Commandant USMC 1945-46
Navy Admiral. Director of Central Intelligence 1977-81. President of
Naval War College 1972-74. Rhodes Scholar Author of Burn Before
Reading: Presidents, CIA Directors, and Secret Intelligence
Navy Admiral. Director of Central Intelligence 1977-81. President of
Naval War College 1972-74. Rhodes Scholar Author of Burn Before
Reading: Presidents, CIA Directors, and Secret Intelligence
Navy radioman who evaded capture on Guam for 31 months of
Japanese occupation.
Navy radioman who evaded capture on Guam for 31 months of
Japanese occupation.
Execution. Hanged for shooting a man in France. ETO
Ambassador to Bahrain 1974-76.
Ambassador to Bahrain 1974-76.
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff and Air Force Chief of Staff 1950's
Member of Maryland state house of delegates 1916-20; Speaker of
Maryland State House of Delegates 1920; Maryland Representative
1923-27; Maryland Senator 1927-51
Development of Proximity Fuze w/ OSRD
Officer who told radar operators at Pearl Harbor not to worry about the
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large number of planes seen on the scope, that they were B-17s en
route to the Islands from the mainland.
Veteran who sent photographs of dead Japanese soldiers in to verify
claim of combat service. In the vault to protect the record
USS Arizona
Played professional basketball with the Denver Nuggets, 1948-49.
Arizona Representative 1961-91. Lost an eye in an accident when he
was a boy. Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom 1996
Oregon Representative 1957-81
Oregon Representative 1957-81
Ambassador to Malaysia 1973
Ambassador to Malaysia 1973
Four Star General
Haitian Campaign of 1915 Medal of Honor awarded for action at Fort
Dipitie, Haiti October 24, 1915. Part of the 15th Company of Marines,
Upshur was on his was to Fort Dipitie when they came under sudden
enemy fire that continued through the night. At daybreak, Upshur
commanded one of the three squads that advanced on the Fort,
surprising and scattering the enemy.
Executive Secretary US National Commission for UNESCO.
Department of State 1964-69. Ambassador to Rwanda 1985
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Renouf, France June 14
to September 3, 1944. When his company came under heavy enemy
fire, which was inflicting heavy casualties, Urban armed himself with a
bazooka and destroyed two enemy tanks. His company was then able
to move forward, routing the enemy. When shot in the leg, he refused
evacuation and continued to lead his company until he was wounded
again and evacuated to England. Upon hearing of his units losses in
Normandy, he left the hospital and hitchhiked his way back to them.
He was still limping, but assessing the situation, saw an unoccupied
tank. A lieutenant and sergeant were killed trying to mount the tank.
Urban dashed through enemy fire to mount the tank. He was then
able to destroy the enemy position. In early August, he was wounded
by shell fragments, but again refused evacuation. Mid-August he led a
charge across open terrain and was wounded a seventh time, this time
in the neck, but he refused to be evacuated until the enemy was
routed. He earned 7 Purple Hearts.
Security guard accused of killing eight women--three in Chicago and
five in California
California Representative 1953-70
Author as well as long time President and Chief Executive Officer of
the Motion Picture Association of America 1966-2004. Was in the
motorcade on November 22, 1963 when Kennedy was shot. Special
assistant to Lyndon Johnson 1963-66. Books include: Speak Up With
Confidence, Protect and Defend, A Very Human President, The Bitter
Taste of Glory, and Ten Heroes and Two Heroines
North Carolina Representative 1983-95
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Actor appeared primarily in Westerns and action movies. Include:
High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, Escape from New York, and
The Big Gundown
California Representative 1963-81
Judge of US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit 1967-77
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Judge of US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit 1967-77
Actor in movies and television. Works include: The Dick Van Dyke
Show, Diagnosis: Murder, Bye Bye Birdie, Mary Poppins, What a Way
to Go!, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Morning After. Brother of
Jerry Van Dyke. Father of Barry Van Dyke. Grandfather of Carry Van
Dyke.
Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1972, Maldive Islands 1972. Father of
Christopher Van Hollen, Jr.
Ambassador to Sri Lanka 1972, Maldive Islands 1972. Father of
Christopher Van Hollen, Jr.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Pearl
Harbor on December 7, 1941. Van Valkenburgh was Captain of the
USS Arizona.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions during the
battle of the Solomon Islands July 6, 1943. He volunteered to
undertake a one-man mission to cause as much damage to enemy
installations on Greenwich Island as possible.
US Secretary of State 1977-80. Received the Presidential Medal of
Freedom 1969
Federal Judge of the 5th Circuit Federal Appeals Court in Birmingham,
Alabama was the victim of a mail bomb. Within days of his death, four
other bombs surfaced, the investigation into the Vanpac Case, as it
came to be known, was one of the most massive in history
Eighteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps 1943-47. WWII Medal
of Honor awarded for actions at the Solomon Islands August 7 to
December 9, 1942. Overcame adverse conditions to lead a
successful landing and holding of the Islands.
December 12, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
returned/ recovered January 23, 1989
Director of Central Intelligence Agency 1946-47. US Chief of Military
Intelligence. Commanding General of Ninth Air Force. Chief of Staff
of the Air Force 1948-53.
Ohio Representative 1955-81
Ohio Representative 1955-81
Advisor to Col. Huynh Van Cao in the anti-guerrilla war against the
Viet Cong. Became critical of what he saw as the ineptness with
which the war was being prosecuted. He was forced from his advisory
position. He returned to Vietnam as an official of the Agency for
International Development where he served until he was killed after
the battle for Kontum.
Journalist of print, radio, and television. Host of: Movies in Time,
History's Business, and First Tuesday
February 11, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned April
17, 1969
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action at Dai Do, Republic of
Vietnam April 30 to May 2, 1968. Despite multiple wounds sustained
during the three-day battle, Vargas remained with his men, leading
and encouraging them.
May 2, 1970 taken as POW in Cambodia. Remains returned/
recovered April 27, 1989
District Engineer in Philadelphia 1940-43. Commanding General
United Kingdom Base Section 1944-45. Commanding General
Bremen Post Command 1945
Liaison Officer Truman-Mead Commission 1944. Military Aide to the
Vice-President 1945. Military Aide to the President 1945-53. Retired
1953
One time owner of three different baseball teams, the Indians, Browns,
and White Sox as well as some minor teams. Energetic and
innovative, his teams broke attendance records by winning pennants,
offering outrageous door prizes and ingenious promotional schemes.
He introduced to baseball a midget player, fireworks, and player
names on the back of their uniforms. He signed the American
League's first black player, Larry Doby in 1947, and the oldest rookie
at 42, Satchel Paige in 1948. He was a civil rights activist, deeply
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US Secretary of Commerce 1987-89
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involved in the movement in the 60's. Elected into the Baseball Hall of
Fame in 1991.
Ambassador to Jordan 1978, Egypt 1983
One of twenty US servicemen who chose to stay in China at the end of
the Korean War. He was considered a turncoat and given a
dishonorable discharge from the Army.
US Secretary of Commerce 1987-89
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Capt Versace and the assault force he was accompanying were
caught in an ambush and overrun. Though severely wounded, he
tried to resist capture. He was a POW from October 1963 to
September 1965. He assumed command of his fellow American
prisoners and organized escape attempts. He resisted enemy
interrogation and indoctrination efforts and inspired his fellow prisoners
to do the same. The last they heard of him, he was singing "God
Bless America" at the top of his lungs from his isolation box. The Viet
Cong, unable to break his will, executed him. Versace was awarded
the Medal of Honor posthumously.
General. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1982-85
Director General of the Foreign Service
Holder of nine Purple Hearts and at least one of every other gallantry
award except Medal of Honor
Author and screenwriter. Works include: White Hunter Black Heart,
The African Queen, Saboteur, The Sun Also Rises, and The Old Man
and the Sea
Ambassador to Tanzania 1979, Jordan 1981
Pennsylvania Representative 1965-77
Kentucky Representative 1937-45
Kentucky Representative 1924-29, 1931-38. Judge of US Court of
Appeals for the D.C. Circuit 1938-43. US Secretary of the Treasury
1945-46. Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court 1946-53
Singer. Songs include: "Roses are Red", "Blue Velvet", "There! I've
Said It Again", and "Sealed With a Kiss"
Korea Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Hill 749,
Korea September 15-16, 1951. Volunteered to defend an isolated
machine gun position, engaging in hand-to-hand combat, firing his
weapon-over 1,000 rounds in three hours, repeatedly braved heavy
shellfire to replenish his ammunition supply, and manned a machine
gun until he fell mortally wounded. The next morning, almost 200
enemy dead were in the area he had defended.
Missouri Representative 1977-97
Massachusetts Governor 1961-63, 1965-69. Secretary of
Transportation 1969-73. Ambassador to Italy 1973-77
Captured by North Koreans on May 17, 1963 at the 38th Parallel and
held as POW for 1 year as internee and tortured. Released May 16,
1964 and returned to US Military control
Died in crash during Berlin Airlift
Member of the "Von Trapp Family Singers" who escaped Nazi
occupied Austria as depicted in The Sound of Music.
Member of the "Von Trapp Family Singers" who escaped Nazi
occupied Austria as depicted in The Sound of Music.
Assistant Secretary of Defense
Author. Works include: Slaughterhouse 5 (written about his time as a
POW when Dresden, Germany was bombed), Cat's Cradle, and
Breakfast of Champions.
Founder and leader of the US Navy Blue Angels in 1946
Army General. Chief of Staff of the US Army 1987-91
Commandant of the Coast Guard 1936-46
Louisiana Representative 1961-79. Arrested in Washington DC 1976
for soliciting a policewoman posing as a prostitute.
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Walker, Mort
Walker, Arthur J
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Clemente, Roberto
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Journalist. Television correspondent for 60 Minutes
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Wallace, Mike
Wallach, Eli H
Part of a group of spies who sold secrets to the Soviet Union for 18
years. John, Michael, and Arthur Walker (Father, son, and brother of
John) along with friend Jerry Whitworth.
Major General of US Army who resigned his commission in protest of
"left-leaning" influence on Army in Germany. Had been in trouble for
"Rightist" speeches--Board of Correction gave him his retirement pay
in 1982
Ambassador to Togo 1982, Madagascar 1989-92, Comoros 1989-92
Part of a group of spies who sold secrets to the Soviet Union for 18
years. John, Michael, and Arthur Walker (Father, son, and brother of
John) along with friend Jerry Whitworth.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at Rabaul, New Britain
January 5, 1943. Walker was a Brigadier General who developed a
highly efficient technique for bombing with opposed by enemy fighters
and anti-aircraft fire. He led the bombing attack on Japanese ships
and was last seen with one engine on fire and fighters on his tail. Mo
wreckage or survivors were found.
Part of a group of spies who sold secrets to the Soviet Union for 18
years. John, Michael, and Arthur Walker (Father, son, and brother of
John) along with friend Jerry Whitworth.
Interim Secretary of the Army (1997-98) pending naming of a new
Secretary vice Togo West who went to head DVA
Pennsylvania Representative 1977-97
Baseball player. Played with the Pittsburgh Pirates 1955-72. Inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1973. Died in a plane crash of the
coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico while en route to deliver aid to
earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedom 2002
Member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi. Killed on
May 30, 1943 while attempting to escape MP's and local authorities.
Shot in the back by the Sheriff of Centerville, Mississippi. This incident
is thought to have set off the riots and attempted mutiny at Camp Van
Dorn.
Alabama Governor 1963-67, 1971-72, 1972-79, 1983-87. Worked as
a professional boxer in the late 1930's. While campaigning in
Maryland on May 15, 1972, was shot by Arthur Bremer; the injury
paralyzed both his legs. Along with Ohio's James A Rhodes, he was
the longest serving state governor in US history.
Journalist. Television correspondent for 60 Minutes
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Actor of film, television, and stage. Works include: Baby Doll, The
Misfits, The Magnificent Seven, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,
and The Associate. Starred in many Westerns
Marine Corps Major General and candidate, but not chosen as
Commandant. Court-martialled for the execution of eleven Filipino
porters; ten who were implicated in an attack on a Marine officer and
one for plotting against Waller. Waller had been following the orders
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Louisiana Representative 1961-79. Arrested in Washington DC 1976
for soliciting a policewoman posing as a prostitute.
One of the last living WWI veterans
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action on Corregidor. Wainwright
and his men fought off the Japanese invasion for over a month before
surrendering to the invading force. He spent the next three years as a
POW
Mexican Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for action at Vera Cruz
April 21-22, 1914 while leading his men in the seizure of a
customhouse.
California Representative 1966-75
New York Representative 1986-87
Comic artist. Creator of Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois
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of General Smith who had ordered the execution of every male Filipino
over the age of 10. Waller was acquitted and Smith was courtmartialled, convicted, admonished, and forced to retire.
April 7, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February 12,
1973
Wyoming Senator 1977-95
Wyoming Senator 1977-95
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions at New Georgia August 15
and 30, 1943. August 15, Walsh was credited with the destruction of
two Japanese Vals and one Zeke. On August 30, his plane had
engine trouble and he was forced to land. He "borrowed" a plane and
came upon Allied bombers under attack. He downed four Zekes
before being shot down. He was a Fighter Ace with 21 kills.
First woman volunteer in the Navy during WWI in a position other than
nurse, March 21, 1917
New York Representative 1973-79
New York Representative 1973-79
Commander III Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam (essentially all
Marines in Vietnam)
Commanding Officer of the USS William D. Porter which acted as an
escort to the USS Iowa while carrying FDR to Tehran Conference.
The ship fired a torpedo accidentally during a drill, nearly striking the
Iowa.
Son of Sam Walton of Wal-Mart
January 3, 1970 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains
recovered/ returned November 14, 1991
Former Los Angeles police officer and detective 1960-74. Author.
Works include: The New Centurions, The Choirboys, The Onion Field,
The Delta Star and The Blooding
Virginia Representative 1953-55, 1967-83
Virginia Representative 1953-55, 1967-83
April 8, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February 12,
1973
Killed in crash of RB-50 "Raven" espionage flight over Sea of Japan,
shot down by MIG-15 fighters
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action near Sigolsheim, France
December 26, 1944. During an assault on a hill near Sigolsheim,
France, one of his companies was halted by heavy enemy fire. Ware
spent two hours reconnoitering enemy positions before leading 11
men and a tank forward to take out 4 enemy machine guns.
Member of TX ANG, 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron with
President George W. Bush. Involved in media blitz of 2004 election
Father of John W. Warner, Virginia Senator
Secretary of the Navy 1972-74. Virginia Senator 1979- . Married to
Elizabeth Taylor 1976-82
Secretary of the Navy 1972-74. Virginia Senator 1979- . Married to
Elizabeth Taylor 1976-82
Secretary of the Navy 1972-74. Virginia Senator 1979- . Married to
Elizabeth Taylor 1976-82
Archivist of US
Chief SALT negotiator and Director of the Arms Control and
Disarmament Agency. Department of Defense 1966-69
Deputy Press Secretary 1969-76
Deputy Press Secretary 1969-76
Illinois Representative 1981-83. Mayor of Chicago, Illinois 1983-87.
Execution. Hanged for murder in England. Shepton Mallet. ETO.
Attempted suicide after shooting and killing his paramour.
Died in crash during Berlin Airlift
Awarded the Soldier's Medal for his actions on May 30, 1943 at Camp
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Van Dorn Mississippi when he safeguarded the keys to the armory of
Company C, 364th Infantry in face of a mutinous mob which broke into
the supply room in search of weapons.
Oklahoma Representative 1977-91, 1997-2003
January, 9, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned
November 5, 1969
Convicted by Military Court Martial in the Looting & Theft of The Crown
Jewels of Hesse. Imprisoned at US Disciplinary Barracks, Green
Haven, New York. Was granted a Presidential Pardon 1957
WWII Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions off the coast
of New Guinea on March 8, 1943. When his ship was struck by
Japanese bombers, Watson stayed in the water helping others instead
of seeking to save himself. One of the seven African American
veterans of WWII who were awarded the Medal of Honor January 13,
1997.
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Tremensucli, Italy on
May 11-14, 1944. In the course of three days, he led his platoon in an
assault of the Gustav Line, neutralizing 6 bunkers and 2 pillboxes.
Actor and son of John Wayne
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions at Quang
Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam May 18, 1967. Wayrynen's
platoon was evacuating wounded when they were attacked by enemy
troops. He pulled one wounded soldier to cover and when an enemy
grenade landed in their midst, he threw himself on it to save his
comrades lives.
Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Administrator of the Small Business Administration
Oregon Representative 1975-87
Oregon Representative 1975-87
Actor, television producer director, and writer. Works include:
Detective Joe Friday on Dragnet, He Walked by Night, Dark City,
Sunset Boulevard, and Adam-12
Secretary of the Navy 1987-88. Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Reserve Affairs. Author. Works include: Fields of Fire, Born Fighting,
How the Scots-Irish Shaped America, and Something to Die For
Man claimed to be infamous hijacker "D. B. Cooper" on his deathbed.
FBI has investigated and the man may have been telling the truth
Man claimed to be infamous hijacker "D. B. Cooper" on his deathbed.
FBI has investigated and the man may have been telling the truth
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for action at Quang
Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam February 23, 1969. While
assisting another platoon which had come under heavy enemy fire,
Weber acted boldly and charged the enemy, engaging in hand-to-hand
combat at times to overwhelm the enemy until he was mortally
wounded.
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 1978-87. Director of
the Central Intelligence Agency 1987-91. Judge of the US District
Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1970-73. US Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 1973-1978. Received the Presidential
Medal of Freedom 1991
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 1978-87. Director of
the Central Intelligence Agency 1987-91. Judge of the US District
Court for the Eastern District of Missouri 1970-73. US Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit 1973-1978. Received the Presidential
Medal of Freedom 1991
Chief author of the Victory Program, 1941, which advocated the defeat
of Germany's armies in Europe as the prime war objective for the US.
Also helped plan the Normandy Invasion. Chief of Staff to the
Supreme Allied Commander of the South East Asia Command 1943.
Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai-shek 1944. Author of Wedemeyer
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Connecticut Representative 1969-71. Senator 1971-89. Governor
1991-95
Ambassador to Nepal 1984-87
Secretary of Defense 1981-87. Chairman of the Commission on
California State Government Organization and Economy 1967.
Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission 1970. Director of Office
of Management and Budget 1972-73. Secretary of Health, Education,
and Welfare 1973-75.
Movie director and producer for MGM who was awarded the "National
Headliners Club" award for film produced on Iwo Jima
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Taylor and George Welch were together when the Japanese first
appeared over Pearl Harbor. They called to get the P-40s in the air
then drove up to the base at Haleiwa as quickly as they could. They
were strafed three times on the drive. When they arrived at the base,
their planes were prepped and ready and they took off without waiting
for orders. They each downed two Japanese planes before landing for
more ammunition and gas. Taylor's plane was hit and forced to land,
but Welch managed to shoot down another before landing.
Director of US Advisory Commission on International Educational &
Cultural Affairs
Director of US Advisory Commission on International Educational &
Cultural Affairs
Florida Representative 1995-
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Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Forty-first Assistant Commandant USMC 1988-90
Member of the 7th Cavalry Regiment involved in the No Gun Ri
massacre. The village was a site of conflict between warring parties
where US forces are said to have killed a number of civilians from
June 26 to June 29, 1950. The circumstances around the matter as
well as the number of dead is a matter of dispute.
US Secretary of the Army 1993-97
County Prosecutor St. Louis County, Mo
Author and screenwriter. Works include: Von Ryan's Express,
Summer on the Water, The Magic Fallacy, My Sweet Charlie, and
Delay en Route
Army General. Army Chief of Staff 1968-72. Superintendent of West
Point 1960. Commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps 1963. Deputy
commander of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) 196468.
Succeeded Benjamin D Foulois as chief of the Army Air Corps in
1935. Died when the plane he was flying crashed short of the runway
at Lockheed Aircraft's air field. He crashed into a house, killing both
occupants of the plane. No one on the ground was killed.
Commanding General 25th Infantry Division 1966. Army Chief of Staff
1974-76
General US Air Force. Served as commanding general, Far East Air
Forces 1951-54, and as commander of the Tactical Air Command
1954-59
Ohio Representative 1967-79
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded posthumously for actions in the
Republic of Vietnam August 11, 1967. While providing security for a
construction battalion, Wheat unintentionally set off an antipersonnel
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mine. To save his comrades from injury or death, he threw himself on
the mine and absorbed the explosion with his body.
St. Louis Radio and Television personality of the 1950's through the
1980's
Army General. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1964-70. Chief of
Staff of the US Army 1962-64
Under Secretary, Department of the Interior 1973-75. Whitehouse
Staff 1969-73
Under Secretary, Department of the Interior 1973-75. Whitehouse
Staff 1969-73
Execution. ETO
Rhodes scholar. Justice of US Supreme Court 1962-93. Professional
football player for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938 and for the Detroit
Lions in 1940; led the league in rushing both years. His $15,800
salary was then the highest ever paid a player in the National Football
League.
Rhodes scholar. Justice of US Supreme Court 1962-93. Professional
football player for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938 and for the Detroit
Lions in 1940; led the league in rushing both years. His $15,800
salary was then the highest ever paid a player in the National Football
League.
Execution. Hanged for rape in Sicily. NAT
Astronaut. First American to make a spacewalk 1965. Died with
Grissom and Chaffee in the Apollo 1 fire at the Kennedy Space
Center, Florida.
Officer who developed idea for Yank magazine, sold the idea to G. S.
Marshall and become the magazine's first editor.
Commanding General 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels), NorthWest Europe 1945. Commandant of Cavalry School 1945-46. Deputy
Commanding General 7th Army 1950-51. Chief of Staff 1st Army
1951. Commanding General X Corps 1952-53. Commanding General
4th Division 1953-55. Commander in Chief United Nations Command
Korea 1955-57. Commander in Chief US Army Pacific 1957-61.
Retired 1961
Execution. Hanged for rape, assault, and disobeying orders. New
Guinea
Texas Representative 1965-83
Texas Representative 1965-83
Ambassador to Paraguay 1977-80, El Salvador 1980
Ambassador to Paraguay 1977-80, El Salvador 1980
November 15, 1969 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned April
1, 1973
Nephew of President Lyndon Johnson
Nephew of President Lyndon Johnson
Accused of being the John F Kennedy "Grassy Knoll" assassin by his
son. Oswald and White both traveled on the USS Bexar and White
was a member of the Dallas Police Department on November 22,
1963, however, the accusation has not been proven
Fourth Chief of Staff of the US Air Force 1957-61. Commanded 5th
Air Force 1947. Commanded 7th Air Force 1945
US Secretary of the Army 2001-2003. Commander 1st Squadron 11th
Armored Cavalry Regiment. Commander 11th Armored Cavalry
Regiment V Corps. Involved in several scandals due to his activities
and ties with Enron.
One of the first African American Officers in the Navy. The Golden
Thirteen.
Director, Office of Telecommunications Policy 1970-74. Bureau of
Budget 1966-68, White House Staff 1969-70
Deputy Secretary Department of the State
Ambassador to Laos 1973-75, Thailand 1975-77, Cambodia 1956,
Vietnam 1969-70, 1972-73. Successfully opposed the Disney
company's proposal to build a history theme park in Prince William
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Ambassador to Laos 1973-75, Thailand 1975-77, Cambodia 1956,
Vietnam 1969-70, 1972-73. Successfully opposed the Disney
company's proposal to build a history theme park in Prince William
County, Virginia
Virginia Representative 1969-87
Virginia Representative 1969-87
Execution. Hanged for rape in France. ETO
Athlete. Won gold for the 800m run and as part of the 4x400m relay
as well as bronze for the 400m run in the 1948 Olympics. 1952
Olympics, he won gold for the 800m run and silver in the 4x400m
relay. First African American to win the James E. Sullivan Memorial
Award.
Kentucky Representative 1995North Carolina Representative 1977-87
Actor. Works include: Battleground, The Asphalt Jungle, Kiss Me,
Kate, Them!, Black Like Me, and Give 'em Hell, Harry! Father of
James Whitmore, Jr and grandfather of James Whitmore III
Businessman, film producer, and writer. Works include: Lone and
Level Sands, High Peaks, and Owl Hoots Again. Chairman of Pan
American Airlines and Executive of Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting.
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force 1947-49. Won the US Open Polo
title three times
Retired as Major General. Chief, Government Section, SCAP during
the Occupation of Japan. Responsible for drafting of Japanese
Constitution
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for action near Grimesnil, France on
July 29, 1944. When the platoon leader and sergeant became
missing, Whittington took command and reorganized his men to hold
back the advancing enemy. Disregarding enemy fire, he checked his
men, administered aid, and mounted a tank to take out the leading
enemy Mark V tank thus grinding the enemy advance to a halt. The
rest of the enemy vehicles were destroyed and enemy troops wiped
out.
Commander of the lost battalion in the Argonne Forest WWI. As a
major in the 77th division 308th battalion in October 1918, he and his
men were surrounded by the Germans. They refused to surrender
even without food and supplies. His reply to the German demand was
"Go to Hell." Out of 550 men, only 194 were alive and unwounded at
the end of the ordeal. He received the Congressional Medal of Honor
for his valor and was made Lt. Colonel. November 24, 1921, he
booked passage on a steamer bound for Havana. On November 26,
after a night drinking, he jumped overboard, leaving no explanation for
his actions.
Part of a group of spies who sold secrets to the Soviet Union for 18
years. John, Michael, and Arthur Walker (Father, son, and brother of
John) along with friend Jerry Whitworth.
March 2, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains recovered/
returned March 2, 1968
Mayor of El Monte, California 1964-66. California Representative
1967-79. Judge US Court of Appeals 1984-96.
Killed in crash of RB-50 "Raven" espionage flight over Sea of Japan,
shot down by MIG-15 fighters
Actor best know for his role as Jon Baker in CHiPs
Humorist, motivational speaker and author. Books include: When
You're Up to Your Eyeballs in Alligators, The Larry Wilde Treasury of
Laughter, How the Great Comedy Writers Create Laughter, You're
Never Too Old to Laugh, and Dumb, Dumber, Dumbest Joke Book:
For Dimwits, Dweezils and Dorks
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia 1985. Governor 1990-94. Received
the Spingarn Medal 1990
Playwright and author. Works include: The Bridge of San Luis Rey,
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Our Town, The Merchant of Yonkers, and Ides of March.
Associate counsel to the President
Associate counsel to the President
Alleged member of the 364th Infantry at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi
1943. Used in Carroll Case's book The Slaughter: An American
Atrocity which details the supposed incident. Incident in which a
number of African American soldiers were allegedly killed in an
attempt to quash racial tensions.
Among the first African American Cadets to graduate from the
Tuskegee Institute
Ambassador to Oman 1978-81
Ambassador to Oman 1978-81
Chairman, Federal Communication Commission 1974-77
Politician, Goodwill Ambassador 1941-42, and author. In 1938,
switched from Democratic Party to Republican, opposing Franklin D
Roosevelt's New Deal Program. Ran against FDR in 1940.
Vietnam Medal of Honor received for actions at Dong Xoai, Republic
of Vietnam on June 9 and 10, 1965. Helped lead the defense of a
Special Forces Camp against a 14 hour assault by Viet Cong forces.
Though wounded multiple times, he continued to lead the men in the
compound and help direct air strikes against the enemy.
Lawyer and aerial navigation "wizard". Navigator and chart maker
who plotted around the world and other record-breaking flights for
Amelia Earhart and other pilots
Astronaut. Killed when the T-38 he was flying experienced a
malfunction and the craft crashed.
Sixth Assistant Commandant USMC 1925
Montana Representative 1979-97
Execution. Hanged for shooting an officer in France. ETO
New Jersey Representative 1953-57. Senator 1959-70, 1971-82.
Implicated in the Abscam sting, in which FBI agents impersonating
Arab businessmen offered bribes to political figures, allegedly
accepted an 18% interest in a titanium mine. Indicted October 30,
1980. Convicted May 1, 1981 on nine counts of bribery, conspiracy,
receiving an unlawful gratuity, conflict of interest, and interstate travel
in aid of racketeering. Resigned his seat March 11, 1982 when it
appeared the Senate would vote to expel him. Sentenced to three
years in prison and fined $50,000. Released 1986.
New Jersey Representative 1953-57. Senator 1959-70, 1971-82.
Implicated in the Abscam sting, in which FBI agents impersonating
Arab businessmen offered bribes to political figures, allegedly
accepted an 18% interest in a titanium mine. Indicted October 30,
1980. Convicted May 1, 1981 on nine counts of bribery, conspiracy,
receiving an unlawful gratuity, conflict of interest, and interstate travel
in aid of racketeering. Resigned his seat March 11, 1982 when it
appeared the Senate would vote to expel him. Sentenced to three
years in prison and fined $50,000. Released 1986.
WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions on Iwo Jima March 3, 1945
while serving as a Corpsman. He braved enemy fire to assist a
wounded marine in the middle of a grenade battle. He dragged the
man to a small depression and began to administer aid when he was
shot three times. Williams recovered, finished aiding the marine, then
dressed his own wounds. Instead of seeking aid, he cared for another
casualty before making his way to the rear. He was killed by an
enemy sniper.
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
Beltway Sniper. He and Lee Boyd Malvo were arrested on October
24, 2002. October 2003, he went to trial for murder and was charged
with murder, terrorism, conspiracy, and the illegal use of a firearm.
March 9, 2004 he was sentenced to death.
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Television writer. Shows include: All in the Family, Good Times, The
Jeffersons, and What's Happening.
Television talk show host.
Television talk show host.
Execution. Hanged for rape and murder in France. ETO
January 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remain returned
August 14, 1985
Involved in the Lonetree Case: KGB infiltration of the US Embassies at
Vienna and Moscow
Major General of US Army Air Force. During WWII, as commander of
the 1st Bombardment Division of the Eighth Air Force, planned and
participated in the August 1943 raid on Schweinfurt--the center of the
German ball bearing industry
Baseball player. Played with the Boston Red Sox 1939-42, 1946-60.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1966. Inducted in the Fishing
Hall of Fame.
Baseball player. Played with the Boston Red Sox 1939-42, 1946-60.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1966. Inducted in the Fishing
Hall of Fame.
Baseball player. Played with the Boston Red Sox 1939-42, 1946-60.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame 1966. Inducted in the Fishing
Hall of Fame.
Nationwide interest in expulsion from Navy, misconduct: homosexual
acts. NON PEP--Lg record with court proceedings.
Ambassador to Gabon 1984-87, Sao Tome & Principe 1984-87
Chief of intelligence on General MacArthur's staff during WWII, the
occupation of Japan, and the Korean war. Became a major general
April 12, 1945. Member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Co-pilot with Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr when plane was destroyed
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for action at Fire Support Base
Cunningham in the Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam on March
3, 1969. When returning from a reconnaissance mission, his platoon
came under enemy fire. He moved his squad into a blocking position
against the enemy. When the two men operating a machine gun were
too wounded to operate their gun, Wilson and another marine moved
to take up the gun. An enemy grenade was thrown in their direction
and to save his comrade, Wilson threw himself on it.
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action near Hwach'on-Myon, Korea
on June 5, 1951. When his company was pinned down, he dashed
forward-stopping the enemy advance and taking out their machine
guns. He then led a bayonet attack until the enemy counter-attacked
and his platoon was threatened with being overrun. Despite injuries,
he fought and stayed until his men reached safety.
California Representative 1963-81. Reprimanded by the House of
Representatives in 1978 for accepting $1,000 wedding gift from a key
figure in the Koreagate scandal; censured by House in 1980 for
financial misconduct, no criminal charges filed.
Texas Representative 1973-96.
Texas Representative 1973-96.
Archivist of the US
Journalist
CIA operative sold weapons to Libya. He was tried four separate
times. Found not guilty of trying to hire a group of Cubans to kill a
Libyan dissident. Found guilty of exporting guns. Sentenced to an
additional 24 years in jail for conspiring to kill the federal prosecutors
of his trial, six witnesses, and his ex-wife.
Actor. Works include: Lamont Sanford on Sanford and Son, The
Organization, Baby, I'm Back, The New Odd Couple, and Girlfriends
Rhodes scholar. Director for European Defense policy and Arms
Control, National Security Council 1989-91. New Mexico
Representative 1998Execution. ETO
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Twenty-sixth Commandant of the USMC 1975-79. WWII Medal of
Honor awarded for actions in Guam, Marianas Islands July 25-26,
1944. Wilson led his men in the taking and holding of strategic high
ground, organizing, motivating, and fighting against Japanese attack
and counterattack.
Mayor of San Diego, California 1971-82. California Senator 1983-91.
Governor 1991-99
California Representative 1953-81
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Veterans Administration--associate Deputy Administrator
Veterans Administration--associate Deputy Administrator
Writer
Execution. Hanged for rape, breaking and entering, and assault in
France. ETO
Special Assistant to the President
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for actions at
Guayacanas, Dominican Republic July 3, 1916. While engaged in a
running fight, US troops came upon the enemy entrenched. Winans
and another man, Gowin, while exposed to enemy fire, coolly returned
fire on the enemy until the trenches were emptied.
Nicaraguan Campaign Medal of Honor awarded for actions at
Guayacanas, Dominican Republic July 3, 1916. While engaged in a
running fight, US troops came upon the enemy entrenched. Winans
and another man, Gowin, while exposed to enemy fire, coolly returned
fire on the enemy until the trenches were emptied.
POW at Colditz Castle, Germany.
Son of Walter Winchell
Newspaper and radio commentator. He invented the gossip column at
the New York Evening Graphic. Narrated The Untouchables, a
television show that lasted five years, beginning in 1959.
Newspaper and radio commentator. He invented the gossip column at
the New York Evening Graphic. Narrated The Untouchables, a
television show that lasted five years, beginning in 1959.
April 5, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered April 27, 1989
Korea Medal of Honor awarded for action near Hagaru-ri on Hill 1520
December 1, 1950. Windrich led his men up into the mountains where
they came under heavy enemy fire. He led his men first to a forward
position, then moved through enemy fire to get volunteers to evacuate
the wounded--excluding himself. He kept fighting, even when he lost
use of his legs, he continued fighting and encouraging his men until he
collapsed and died in the snow.
Actor and author. Works include: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,
The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters, Winters' Tales: Stories and
Observations for the Unusual, Cattle Call, The Shadow, The
Flintstones, Animaniacs, and The Little Troll Prince
Actor and author. Works include: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,
The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters, Winters' Tales: Stories and
Observations for the Unusual, Cattle Call, The Shadow, The
Flintstones, Animaniacs, and The Little Troll Prince
Major Winters of the Stephen Ambrose book and HBO Miniseries,
Band of Brothers. Author of Beyond Band of Brothers: The War
Memoirs of Major Dick Winters
Colorado Representative 1975-87, Senator 1987-93
Commanded a Battalion of Marines at the Battle of Belleau Wood,
WWI
Michigan Representative 1931-57
Virginia Representative 1981Virginia Representative 1981October 8, 1966 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned February
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Yarmy, Donald J
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Artist. Works include: American Gothic. The Iowa state quarter
features one of his designs
Chief of Staff of the US Army 1910-14. Governor General of the
Philippines 1921-27. Medal of Honor awarded 1898 for carrying
dispatches 100 miles through hostile territory and for commanding an
infantry detachment whose officers had been lost.. Participated in the
last campaign against Geronimo 1986. Helped organize the Rough
Riders. Fort Leonard Wood is named in his honor
Marine recruit who died in Ribbon Creek incident at Parris Island
Singer and entertainer
Kansas Governor 1931-33. Secretary of War 1936-40
Driver of General Patton's Cadillac limousine in Germany on
December 9, 1945 when a truck turned in front of the car and Patton
was thrown from the back seat and into a steel partition breaking his
neck. He died 12 days later. Patton reportly wouldn't allow others to
blame Woodring for the accident.
Ambassador to Central African Republic 1981
Mayor of Bay City, Michigan 1911-13. Michigan Representative 191315, 1921-53
Father of golfer "Tiger" Woods
Actor. Works include: Bo Buchanan on One Life to Live, The
Waltons, Roseanne, and Days of Our Lives
Journalist. Helped to uncover the Watergate scandal with Carl
Bernstein while working for The Washington Post. Author. Works
include: All the President's Men, The Final Days, The Bretheren, and
Wired. Won two shared Pulitzer Prizes
Deputy US Negotiator for Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces at the
Arms Reduction Negotiations in Geneva. Rank of Ambassador
Director of Central Intelligence 1993-95. Rhodes Scholar. General
Counsel to the US Senate Committee on Armed Services 1970-73.
Under Secretary of the Navy 1977-79. Delegate at Large to the USSoviet Strategic Arms Reduction Talks and Nuclear and Space Arms
Talks 1983-86. Ambassador to the Negotiation on Conventional
Armed Forces in Europe 1989-91.
Captain of the USS Cyclops when that ship disappeared on 3/4/1918
Put on trial in Russia in 1966 for the theft of an antique statue of a
bear.
New York Representative 1981-89
Author. Works include: The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, War
and Remembrance, and A Hole in Texas
Youngest soldier to serve in WWI and see combat.
Mayor of Weatherford, Texas 1950-54. Texas Representative 195589. Speaker of the US House 1987-89.
Executive Director Delaware River Basin Commission
Judge of US District Court 1949-62. Judge of US Court of Appeals for
the D.C. Circuit 1962
Sergeant, Corps of Intelligence Police AEF. Died in service April 15,
1919 in Trier, Germany. Silent film actor; writer and producer of
Broadway plays; author. Brother of Ralph and Frank Morgan.
Died in crash during Berlin Airlift
Movie director. Works include: The Love Trap, Hell's Heroes, Tom
Brown of Culver, These Three, Come and Get it, Dodsworth, Dead
End, Wuthering Heights, Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress,
Roman Holiday, and Ben-Hur
Ohio Representative 1967-93
New Hampshire Representative 1963-65, 1967-74. Senator 1974-75
New Hampshire Representative 1963-65, 1967-74. Senator 1974-75
Actor, director, and writer. Works include: Maxwell Smart in Get
Smart, The Partners, Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales, and Inspector
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Yates, Sidney R
Yeaton, Ivan D
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Yonan, Kenneth J
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York, Alvin C
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Young, Charles W
Young, C.W. Bill
Young, Coleman A
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Young, John A
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Zais, Melvin
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Illinois Representative 1949-63, 1965-99
Illinois Representative 1949-63, 1965-99
Military Attache to Chinese Communist leader Mao Tse Tung during
WWII 1944-45
Commanded, Central Command during Desert Storm
April 24, 1972 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Remains returned/
recovered April 6, 1988
WWI Medal of Honor awarded for actions taken in France on October
8, 1918. When his troop misread a French-printed map and ended up
behind enemy lines, they came under heavy fire. York assumed
command and with seven men, charged the machine gun nest that
was delivering the deadly fire on his troop. They took the nest, four
officers, and 128 men. When he had received his original draft notice,
he wrote on the back, "Don't want to fight" and sent it back. He is
portrayed in the 1941 movie Sergeant York, starring Gary Cooper.
Commandant 1986-1990
Florida Representative 1971-03
Special Representative to AFL-CIO Council. Mayor of Detroit,
Michigan 1974-93. Received the Spingarn Medal 1981
Special Representative to AFL-CIO Council. Mayor of Detroit,
Michigan 1974-93. Received the Spingarn Medal 1981
Operation Tailwind was a mission in Laos designed for
reconnaissance, intelligence collection, and as a diversion for a larger
operation to the north, Honorable Dragon. The operation received
negative attention when CNN/Time reported the use of nerve gas
during the operation. They were forced to retract the story when
confronted to provide support for their claim. The newsgroup
conducted an independent investigation and concluded it had
insufficient evidence to support the report.
Young, Don Alaska Representative 1973January 31, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
16, 1973
Texas Representative 1957-79
Texas Representative 1957-79
Missouri state house of representatives 1957-63. Missouri state
senate 1963-77. Missouri Representative 1977-87
Army General. First president of the Army War College 1902-03.
Chief of Staff of the US Army 1903-04
Illinois Representative 1973-75
One of the six soldiers tasked by Washington to go to France and
select the Unknown Soldier. He chose the body on October 24, 1921.
Vietnam Medal of Honor awarded for actions in the Republic of
Vietnam on February 19, 1968. While on a reconnaissance patrol,
Zabitosky's patrol came under intense enemy fire. He called for
extraction and positioned his men in a tight defense until the
helicopters could arrive. Once loaded, he delivered fire on the enemy
from the door of the helicopter, but was thrown out when the helicopter
spun out of control and crashed. Upon recovering consciousness, he
tried to pull people out of the craft until driven back by the intense heat
of the fire. He carried the pilot through enemy fire to another
helicopter despite burns and crushed ribs.
Wisconsin Representative 1949-83
Organized, trained, and led the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Deputy Commanding General, Field Force and Assistant Division
Commander of the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam 1964-66.
Commanding General of the 101st Airborne Division and XXIV Corps
1968-70. Commander Third US Army 1972-73. Commanding
General Allied Land Forces Southeast Europe, Turkey 1973
Former POW shown on CBS coverage of Nagano Winter Olympics,
1998, meeting a former guard of his POW camp
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WWII Medal of Honor awarded for actions as pilot of B-17 June 16,
1943. Zeamer and his crew volunteered for a photographic mapping
mission of Buka, Solomon Islands. During their mission, they
observed about twenty enemy fighters--many taking off. They
completed their mission, but the enemy attacked them. Zeamer was
severely injured, but refused aid until he could maneuver the plane
away from the enemy. The fight lasted over 40 minutes during which
time 5 enemy planes were shot down.
Ambassador- Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations. Department
of the Interior 1976-77
New York Representative 1975-83
New York Representative 1975-83
February 8, 1968 taken as POW in South Vietnam. Returned March
5, 1973
Actor. Works include: 77 Sunset Strip, The F.B.I., Maverick, Harlow,
Wait Until Dark, Babylon 5, and Batman: The Animated Series.
Member of the PT 109 crew skippered by John F. Kennedy when it
was struck by a Japanese destroyer and sunk.
Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska 1973-76. Senator 1976-87
Youngest officer to be promoted to rear admiral, age 44. Commander
of US Naval Forces during the Vietnam War 1968-70. At 49, he
became the youngest four-star admiral in US history as well as
youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. He initiated a
wide range of reforms in the Navy. Time Magazine hailed him as "the
Navy's most popular leader since World War II." Vice-Chairman and
later Chairman of the National Marrow Donor Program 1987-95.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 1998.
Youngest officer to be promoted to rear admiral, age 44. Commander
of US Naval Forces during the Vietnam War 1968-70. At 49, he
became the youngest four-star admiral in US history as well as
youngest man to serve as Chief of Naval Operations. He initiated a
wide range of reforms in the Navy. Time Magazine hailed him as "the
Navy's most popular leader since World War II." Vice-Chairman and
later Chairman of the National Marrow Donor Program 1987-95.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 1998.