Washington, DC History
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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Washington, DC Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Washington, DC. Many famous people of Washington, DC have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Washington, DC. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Washington, DC famous Americans have all made Washington, DC their home. This list includes Washington, DC historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Washington, DC who have influenced the lives of others.
- Carl Bernstein (1944- ) Reporter for The Washington Post that helped to uncover the Watergate scandal (1974).
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(1946- ) Television news anchor who has worker for CBS and NBC.
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Benjamin Oliver Davis (1877-1970) Army officer who became the first African American general in the US Army (1940).
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(1888- 1959) Helped to found the United Nations.
- J. Edgar Hoover (1895-1972) First director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Sharon Pratt Kelly (1944- ) First female mayor of Washington D.C. (1991-1995).
- (1956- ) Boxer that won six world championship titles and an Olympic gold medal.
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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