The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Hudson River, connecting Manhattan Island to northeastern New Jersey. Designed by Othmar Ammann, it features two steel towers and four main cables. Construction began in 1927 and it opened in 1931. The upper level has eight lanes of traffic and the lower level has […]
The George Washington Carver Museum in Dothan, Alabama honors African American inventors, explorers, and scientists, including George Washington Carver himself. Exhibits showcase early black invention in the Southern US, scientific contributions, and explorations. The museum also highlights the inventions of numerous black inventors, including the blood bank, the lawn mower, and the refrigerator. Carver’s work […]
Peyton Randolph was the first elected president of the Continental Congress, preceding George Washington as the first official president of the United States. The position was largely ceremonial and had no relation to the current office of the US president. Randolph died before the Declaration of Independence and was Thomas Jefferson’s first cousin. He was […]
Lucasfilm fiercely protects its intellectual property, with legal battles against companies like Verizon and Jedi Mind. George Lucas has also faced lawsuits, including a class action suit over employee pay. His proposed $1 billion museum in Chicago is facing opposition. “Star Wars” has generated billions in box office and other media profits. It’s no secret […]
General George S. Patton was a famous American military officer known for his command of American forces in World War II. He was portrayed in the Academy Award-winning film Patton and has been profiled in numerous biographies. Patton was a serious man who insisted on impeccable conduct from his men, and his personality often caused […]
George Eastman was an American inventor who created many photographic innovations, including easy-to-use cameras, dry film, and plates. He founded the Eastman Kodak Company and donated over $100 million to schools, parks, hospitals, and charitable programs. He died by suicide in 1932. George Eastman is an American inventor who made significant advances in photography. He […]
George Lucas is a filmmaker, producer, and writer known for Star Wars. He attended USC with Randal Kleiser and produced short films. Lucas is friends with Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg, and owns Lucasfilm. He was married to Marcia Lou Griffin and has three adopted daughters. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards […]
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, born in Connecticut in 1946. He attended Yale and Harvard, served in the Texas Air National Guard, and worked in the oil industry before entering politics. He was governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000 and won the presidency in 2000 and 2004. George […]
George Kelly was an American playwright known for his traditional morality comedies, including The Show-Off and Craig’s Wife. His niece was Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco. Kelly’s plays focused on egoists and were criticized for their portrayal of women. He was also a closeted homosexual. George Kelly is an American playwright, best […]
George Carlin was a pioneer of observational comedy, developing popular characters in the 1960s. He rebelled against mainstream TV standards and became a counterculture icon, famously performing “Seven Dirty Words You Can Never Say on Television.” He hosted the premiere of Saturday Night Live and had a successful career in live concerts, books, and TV […]
Gorgeous George, born George Wagner, was a professional wrestler known for his flamboyant stage personality and elaborate costumes. He brought wrestling to mass appeal and inspired other celebrities. He died in 1963 due to alcoholism, but his fellow wrestlers ensured he received a lavish funeral. If you’re a fan of Johnny Nitro or Rick Flair, […]
George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a critically acclaimed Victorian writer known for novels such as The Mill and The Floss and Middlemarch. She used a male pseudonym due to her unconventional relationship with a married man. Her work explores the social strata of rural communities and accurately portrays women’s lives. Despite […]
George M. Cohan was a composer, vaudeville performer, and actor, known as “the father of American musical comedy”. He wrote over 1,500 songs, including “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “Yankee Doodle Boy”. Cohan was also a founding member of ASCAP and received the Congressional Gold Medal. He died of cancer in 1942. Actor James […]
George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor, philanthropist, and political activist with a net worth of $9 billion USD. He is known for his theory of reflexivity in markets and for breaking the Bank of England in 1992. Soros has donated over $6 billion USD to philanthropic projects, including the Open Society Institute, and has been […]
George HW Bush was the 41st US President, with a record of service dating back decades. He served in the Navy during WWII, was elected to the House of Representatives, and was appointed Director of Central Intelligence. He served as Vice President under Reagan and won the presidency in 1988. His presidency was marked by […]
Boy George, born George Alan O’Dowd, rose to fame as the lead singer of Culture Club in the 1980s. The band’s name reflects its cultural mix, with members of Irish, Jewish, Jamaican-British, and English ancestry. Boy George struggled with drug addiction but managed to make a successful solo album, Sold, in 1987. He later covered […]
George Washington was the first US president, a planter and land surveyor. He supported the American Revolutionary War, helped draft the Constitution, established an executive department, and signed the Jay Treaty. He owned slaves but never sold them and left a statement declaring them free after his wife’s death. He died of pneumonia and is […]
George C. Scott was a talented actor known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove and Patton. He served in the US Marine Corps and taught English literature. He had a successful career on Broadway and in film, earning an Academy Award for Patton. He declined a nomination for The Hustler and refused to accept his […]
George Sand, born Amandine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, was a feminist French writer who wrote several novels, including Indiana and La Mare au Diable. She also wrote stage plays and an autobiography. Sand was known for her unconventional lifestyle, including wearing men’s clothing and having affairs. Despite this, she was described as a good and feminine woman. George […]
George Lamming is a Barbadian author of West Indian literature. His first novel, In the Castle of My Skin, is a classic. He has won numerous literary awards and taught at universities worldwide. Lamming’s novels and essays are highly political. George Lamming, born in Barbados on June 8, 1927, is an author of West Indian […]
