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Native American Leaders of the Wild West
May 29, 2012 by Eudie PakPost a commentThe stories of heroism, tenacity, and courage of the American West weren’t just reserved for the cowboy: long before him was the Native American, whose cultural...
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- Wild West
- Famous Military Leaders
- Famous People Born in 1829
Geronimo
Warrior / 1829 - 1909
Geronimo was a Bedonkohe Apache leader of the Chiricahua Apache, who led his people's defense of their homeland against the military might of the United States.
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- People with Animal Names
- Famous Military Leaders
Sitting Bull
Warrior / 1831 - 1890
Sitting Bull was a Teton Dakota Indian chief under whom the Sioux tribes united in their struggle for survival on the North American Great Plains.
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- Elementals
- Famous Activists
- Famous People Born in 1822
Red Cloud
Activist, Folk Hero, Political Leader / 1822 - 1909
Red Cloud was a chief of the Oglata Lakota tribe. He is best known for his success in confrontations with the United States government.
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Name Changers
- People with Animal Names
Crazy Horse
Folk Hero, Warrior, Political Leader / 1842 - 1877
Crazy Horse was an Oglala Sioux Indian chief who fought against removal to an Indian reservation. He took part in the Battle of Little Big Horn.
- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in 1840
Chief Joseph
1840 - 1904
Chief Joseph was a Nez Percé chief who, faced with settlement by whites of tribal lands in Oregon, led his followers in a dramatic effort to escape to Canada.
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African-American Firsts
February 28, 2012 by Leila TahaMany people know that Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color barrier, and that Barack Obama is the first black U.S. President. But over the course of American...
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- Famous Harlem Residents
- Famous Black Writers
- Famous Lookalikes
Maya Angelou
Author, Poet / 1928 -
Maya Angelou is a poet and prize-winning memoirist. She is the author of the critically acclaimed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Singers
Marian Anderson
Singer, Diplomat / 1897 - 1993
Marian Anderson was an African American singer, one of the finest contraltos of her time, and recipient of the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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- Famous Black Scientists
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Sagittarians
Guion S. Bluford
Astronaut, Pilot, Scientist / 1942 -
Bluford became the first African American to travel in space in 1983, as a mission specialist aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
Arthur Ashe
Activist, Tennis Player / 1943 - 1993
Arthur Ashe is the first African American to win the men's singles at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and the first black American to be ranked No. 1 in the world.
- In these groups:
- African-American Firsts: Athletes
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Sagittarians
Ernie Davis
Football Player / 1939 - 1963
Ernie Davis became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy before his life was tragically cut short by leukemia at the age of 23.
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Senator Mikulski: Political Trailblazer
March 27, 2012 by Kirsten BrooksU.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski of Maryland is the longest-serving woman in U.S. congressional history, and Dr. Libby O'Connell spoke with her during Women's History...
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Fact or Fiction Friday: Presidential Nicknames Edition
February 17, 2012 by Leila TahaAs the country gears up for the 2012 presidential race, we turn our attention to an important aspect of presidential history: The presidential nickname. Nearly...
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- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Named Benjamin
Benjamin Harrison
U.S. President / 1833 - 1901
Benjamin Harrison is best known as the 23rd president of the United States. He was the grandson of President William Henry Harrison.
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- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Political Party Crashers
- U.S. Presidents
Martin Van Buren
Governor, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1782 - 1862
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States. His shrewd dealings laid the foundations for the Democratic Party and the modern political machine.
Grover Cleveland
Lawyer, Governor, Mayor, U.S. President / 1837 - 1908
The 22nd and 24th president, Grover Cleveland is the only POTUS to serve two nonconsecutive terms, as well as the first to be married in the White House.
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First Ladies and Their Causes
March 20, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThe first lady of the United States plays a vital role in setting the tone for the national office. Though it is not an official job, first ladies throughout U...
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- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in North Carolina
Dolley Madison
U.S. First Lady / 1768 - 1849
Dolley Madison is best known as the wife of United States President James Madison, who served from 1809 to 1817.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Sagittarians
Mary Todd Lincoln
U.S. First Lady / 1818 - 1882
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Virgoans
Lucy Hayes
U.S. First Lady / 1831 - 1889
Lucy Hayes was an American first lady, the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
- In these groups:
- Influential Women of Washington
- Famous Arians
- U.S. First Ladies
Lou Hoover
Philanthropist, U.S. First Lady / 1874 - 1944
A philanthropist who was active in wartime relief, Lou Hoover was the wife of President Herbert Hoover.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Diplomat, U.S. First Lady / 1884 - 1962
The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the first lady through her active participation in American politics.
- In these groups:
- People with Animal Names
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Lady Bird Johnson
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady / 1912 - 2007
The wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson served as first lady from 1963 to 1969.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Influential Women of Washington
Betty Ford
U.S. First Lady / 1918 - 2011
Betty Ford became the First Lady when President Nixon resigned and made her Vice President husband, Gerald Ford, the acting President.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Girl Scouts
- Influential Women of Washington
Nancy Reagan
Film Actress, U.S. First Lady / 1921 -
Nancy Reagan is a former first lady of the United States, the widow of Ronald Reagan, who founded the "Just Say No" drug awareness campaign.
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Girl Scouts
Hillary Clinton
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -
When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013.
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Photo of the Week: Finger Lickin' Good
February 6, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
