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Famous Military Veterans
America wouldn't be what it is today without Hollywood, and it certainly wouldn't be the same without its armed forces. Military veterans make the ultimate contribution to society—they put their lives on the line for their country. Since the nation's founding, the dedication and bravery of soldiers has been the a key pillar on which the United States stands. From Revolutionary War heroes to Vietnam veterans, here's a look at famous military veterans.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Boxer / 1921 - 1989
Sugar Ray Robinson was an American professional boxer who is frequently cited as the greatest boxer in history. -
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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- 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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Bea Arthur
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- TV Moms: 1970s
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Taureans
Bea Arthur
Animal Rights Activist, Actress / 1922 - 2009
Bea Arthur was an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress who starred in the television shows "Maude" and "The Golden Girls."
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Hunter S. Thompson
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- Imbibers
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Cancerians
Hunter S. Thompson
Journalist, Author / 1937 - 2005
American journalist Hunter S. Thompson created of gonzo journalism, a highly personal style of reporting that made Thompson a counterculture icon.
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Hank Greenberg
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
Hank Greenberg
Baseball Player / 1911 - 1986
Hank Greenberg became one of Major League Baseball's first Jewish super stars, while playing for the Detroit Tigers. -
Mel Brooks
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- EGOT Winners
Mel Brooks
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer, Songwriter, Television Producer, Screenwriter / 1926 -
Mel Brooks is a filmmaker, composer, lyricist, comedian and actor. He is best known for the films Blazing Saddles, The Producers and Young Frankenstein.
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