Pierre was born August 31, 1842 in Boston, Massachusetts to John St. Pierre, a French and African man from Martinique, and Elizabeth Matilda Menhenick, a white woman from Cornwall, England. Her father was a very successful tailor in Boston and her family was a part of Boston society. ...
Famous Americans, historical figures, and celebrities from each of the 50 states. Select a US state below and find links to stories of famous people: presidents, inventors, educators, scientists, business men and women etc. are presented to inspire the student to follow their examples of courage...
Frank, a resident of Newton, Massachusetts, was considered the most prominent gay politician in the United States.Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Frank graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He worked as a political aide before winning election to the Massachusetts ...
Dig DeeperFamous Irish Americans Photo: D Dipasupil Getty Images Wendy Williams With a career spanning over three decades, Wendy Williams has established herself as one of the most influential and successful female radio personalities of all time. Beginning in the 1980s, her refreshingly candid, ...
Abolitionists, African Americans, Famous Wives Anna Murray Douglass May 21, 2020 • Maggie Wife of Former Slave Frederick Douglass Anna Murray Douglass was an American abolitionist, member of the Underground Railroad, and the first wife of orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Her life ...
Tobin played an important role in avenging the death of the Americans killed in the Taos Massacre at the storming of the Indian pueblo. Still, his greatest achievement was the ending of the noted bandit Espinosa’s life, who, at the height of his career of blood, was the terror of the ...
In every field, from science to diplomacy to literature, African Americans have made their mark. Here is a sampling of some impressive African American achievements and firsts. African American Firsts: Politics and Government Nearly two hundred years of African American achievements in politics and ...
Kennedy represented Massachusetts' 11th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1947 to 1953 as a Democrat. Thereafter, he served in the U.S. Senate from 1953 until 1960. Kennedy defeated Vice President and Republican candidate Richard Nixon in the 1960 U.S. presidential...
Pedro Santamaria is wanted for his alleged involvement in the robbery of a tractor-trailer carrying precious metals traveling from Miami, Florida, to Boston, Massachusetts, that occurred in Wilson County, North Carolina, on March 1, 2015. Santamaria allegedly was a gunman during the robbery in ...
Former organized crime figure from South Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Local folklore depicted Bulger as a Robin Hood–style social bandit dedicated to protecting the neighborhood and its residents. Bulger allegedly masterminded a protection racket targeting drug kingpins and those running illegal...