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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.
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John F. Kennedy
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He 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
Activist, Journalist, Author / 1937 - 2005
A counterculture icon, Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist best known for writing 1971's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and creating "Gonzo journalism."
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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.
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Mel Brooks
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- Celebrity Enlistees
- Famous Military Veterans
- EGOT Winners
Mel Brooks
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer, Television Producer, Screenwriter / 1926 -
Mel Brooks is an iconic filmmaker known for comedies like The Producers, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, among other works.
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