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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
U.S. President / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy was 35th president of the United States. He achieved the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and the Alliance for Progress, and was assassinated in 1963.
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Ella Fitzgerald
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- Apollo Legends
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
Ella Fitzgerald
Singer / 1917 - 1996
Considered one of the most notable singers of the 20th century, Ella Lane Fitzgerald was known as the "Queen of Jazz."
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Dean Martin
- In these groups:
- The Rat Pack
- Ocean's Eleven Members
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
Dean Martin
Actor, Singer / 1917 - 1995
Actor, singer Dean Martin starred in several films with Jerry Lewis and belonged to the "Rat Pack," which included Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. -
Indira Gandhi
- In these groups:
- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Prime Ministers
Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister / 1917 - 1984
Indira Gandhi was the third Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 until 1984, when she was assassinated.
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Edith Bouvier Beale
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- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Models
Edith Bouvier Beale
Actress, Model / 1917 - 2002
Edith Bouvier was an American socialite and a first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She is best known as a subject of the documentary film Grey Gardens. -
Desi Arnaz
- In these groups:
- Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
- Hispanic Actors
- Hispanic Musicians and Singers
Desi Arnaz
Film Actor, Television Actor, Musician / 1917 - 1986
Desi Arnaz was a Cuban-born actor and musician who is remembered for his marriage to Lucille Ball and their TV show, I Love Lucy.
profile name: John Fitzgerald Kennedy profile occupation: U.S. President
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profile name: Dean Martin profile occupation: Actor, Singer
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profile name: Indira Gandhi profile occupation: Prime Minister
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profile name: Ella Fitzgerald profile occupation: Singer
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profile name: Edith Bouvier Beale profile occupation: Actress, Model
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The Kennedy Family
The Kennedy Family
View groupThere's no such thing as royalty in the United States, but if anyone has ever come close to that level, it's the Kennedy family. For 64 years, Washington had at least one Kennedy in public office. Descended from Irish Catholics who fled the potato famine, the family has a strong tradition in the Democratic party, the most prominent member being President John F. Kennedy. In addition to fame and political power, the Kennedy clan has had more than its fair share of tragedy—several members of the family have died in accidents and assassinations, in what's been called the "Kennedy curse."
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Ike and Tina Turner
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- Tina Turner
- Ike Turner
Ike and Tina Turner
View groupAs rock 'n' roll couples go, Ike and Tina Turner's relationship was one of the most volatile. Ike was a successful blues singer when he met Tina, who was a teenager trying to break into singing. Tina started singing for Ike's band, and in 1960 she had his baby. In 1962 the couple married. Even as Tina's career took off, and Ike produced her albums, the relationship was famously turbulent. Tina accused Ike of many instances of spousal abuse, and she even attempted suicide in 1968. In 1978, the couple finally divorced, and Tina launched a successful career comeback, on her own, in the 1980s.
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Hair Dos and Don'ts
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