Jonas Salk, best known for his creation of the polio vaccine, also created the Salk vaccine. Salk has been honored and awarded for his discovery of a “killed virus” vaccine that would rid the world of the terrible illness that …[Continue]
10 Facts About John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States of America, was assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Texas. He is remembered for his youth and for the quotable speeches that he delivered during his political career. 1. …[Continue]
10 Facts About Jean Piaget
Jean Piaget, a Swiss philosopher and psychologist, made listening to and observing children in order to better understand the evolution of knowledge the focus of his professional life. He also spent a great deal of his time reading and studying …[Continue]
10 Facts About Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy
Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy was married to the 35th president of the United States. As First Lady, Jackie portrayed a very regal, celebrity like image. She was seen as a fashion icon, a charming socialite and a woman of great inner …[Continue]
10 Facts About Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson is one of the most well-known names in sports history and especially in baseball. He became a sports legend, wowed millions of fans over the span of his career and achieved true greatness. 1. Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson …[Continue]
10 Facts About Walter Philip Reuther
Walter Philip Reuther was an American labor union leader for the United Automobile Workers. His leadership was not only influential to those in the auto industry, but his influence spilled over into politics, more specifically the Democratic Party. Although he …[Continue]
10 Facts About Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee is responsible for the software design and organization of the World Wide Web as we know it. Berners-Lee remains a strong advocate of allowing anyone who wishes to be able to gain free access to the internet and …[Continue]
10 Facts About Thomas John Watson
Thomas John Watson was the American president of IBM, International Business Machines, and was responsible for overseeing the growth of the company on an international scale for thirty years. 1. Man of Industry Watson developed IBM’s effective management. His management …[Continue]
