American Famous Boy Names with Letter R

Was a significant U.S. anti-Communist political figure. A member of the Democratic Party, he served

Was a significant U.S. anti-Communist political figure. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the last chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee between 1969 and 1975 (called the House Internal Security Committee since 1969).Elected

Represented the Idaho Second District in the House of Representatives from 1985 to 1993. Stallings a

Represented the Idaho Second District in the House of Representatives from 1985 to 1993. Stallings also served in several other state and local political offices over the course of a 22-year political career. Stallings was the Democratic nominee for the U

Is an American actor who has starred in many films and television shows. Lynch is remembered for pla

Is an American actor who has starred in many films and television shows. Lynch is remembered for playing heavies in films and television. He has done much work in science fiction including appearing on Battlestar Galactica (as Wolfe) and its sequel series Galactica 1980 (as Commander Xavier).

Was an American poet. Primarily a regionalist, Hugo's work reflects the economic depression of the N

Was an American poet. Primarily a regionalist, Hugo's work reflects the economic depression of the Northwest, particularly Montana. Born in White Center, Washington, he was raised by his mother's parents after his father left the family. In 1942 he legall

Is the United States' highest-scoring air ace, having shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during

Is the United States' highest-scoring air ace, having shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during World War II. Bong was a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF), and was a recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 64, whic

Is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 64, which includes portions of the city of Saint Paul in Ramsey County. A Democrat, Cohen currently serves on the Senate's Finance, Jobs and Economic Growth, Rules

Is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Prevented from seeki

Is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party. Prevented from seeking reelection in 2002 because of state term limits, Monteith made an unsuccessful run for the Congressional seat of Gary Condit, who had been defeated in t

Was an offensive lineman in the NFL.

Was an offensive lineman in the NFL.

Was a prominent American researcher in animal learning in the Skinnerian tradition. He was one of th

Was a prominent American researcher in animal learning in the Skinnerian tradition. He was one of the founders of quantitative analysis of behavior. His major research finding as an experimental psychologist is called "matching law" -- the tendency of animals to allocate their choices in direct proportion to the rewards they provide. To illustrate the phenomenon, imagine that there are two sources of reward, one of which is twice as rich as the other. Herrnstein found in his research that animals often chose at twice the frequency the alternative that was seemingly twice as valuable. This is known as "matching," both in quantitative analysis of behavior and mathematical psychology". He also developed melioration theory with William Vaughan, Jr.

The publisher of U.S. & World Early Warning Report for Investors. He has written several entry level

The publisher of U.S. & World Early Warning Report for Investors. He has written several entry level, common sense, books on United States economics, law, and history. He has written these things in epistolatory form, usually as an uncle writing to his nephew, answering questions. Maybury was a high school economics teacher. After failing to find a book which would give a clear explanation on his view of economics he wrote one himself. Some of his books include Uncle Eric Talks About Personal, Career & Financial Security; a book that is basically the foundation for his other books about the model perspective and Higher Law

Is the nine-term mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Michigan's fourth largest city. He is the long

Is the nine-term mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan, Michigan's fourth largest city. He is the longest serving incumbent mayor of a 'big city' in Michigan.Notte announced his candidacy for mayor of Sterling Heights in 1992. He was widely viewed as an ide

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Ricketts was

Was an American professional basketball player.A 6'7" forward from Duquesne University, Ricketts was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the first pick of the 1955 NBA Draft. He played three seasons in the NBA with the Hawks and the Royals and scored 1,974 career points.

Is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Mu

Is an American stand up comedian, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for his work as Det. John Munch, on Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

An American stage magician, actor, and writer. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable and sk

An American stage magician, actor, and writer. He is considered one of the most knowledgeable and skilled sleight-of-hand experts in the United States. He is notable for his signature card tricks, card throwing, memory feats, and stage patter.[1]

Was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974. He played

Was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974. He played for the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Milwaukee Brewers during his 10-year major league career.In only his second career start, he threw a 10-inning shutout in a 1-0 victory against the Milwaukee Braves, throwing 13 strikeouts in the process.[3] The 13 strikeouts thrown were at the time a Mets franchise record.[4] He had two wins and one loss in four games that season, and spent the next two seasons with the Mets as a relief pitcher. During the 1968 season, Selma became a starting pitcher again like he was his rookie year, and started 23 games, posting a 9-10 record with an ERA of 2.76.[2] This, along with his 117 strikeouts, led the expansion San Diego Padres to draft him with the fifth pick in the 1968 expansion draft on October 14, 1968.[2]

(4 June 1925-11 June 1983) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cleveland Indians

(4 June 1925-11 June 1983) was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Cleveland Indians for four games during the 1953 Cleveland Indians season.

Raised in an Italian-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn,[3], he graduated with honors from Hun

Raised in an Italian-American family in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn,[3], he graduated with honors from Hunter College, earning a bachelor's degree in Comparative Politics.Jeni first received recognition through a series of Showtime stand-up specials and frequen

An American muralist who is best known for architectural murals and his use of the Trompe l'oeil sty

An American muralist who is best known for architectural murals and his use of the Trompe l'oeil style.His murals have been commissioned as decoration for numerous public buildings in the United States. These include Chase Field; the Robert C. Byrd Federal Building & Courthouse in Beckley, West Virginia; the main branch of the New York Public Library; and the Sarasota County, Florida Judicial Center. One of his most renowned works, "Brooklyn Bridge", couples both his artistic genius with his architectural background.

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He also participated in

Was an American freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He also participated in the 1500 metre freestyle competition. There he qualified for the semi-finals but did not start.

Was a Liberal Party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a supervising principal by caree

Was a Liberal Party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a supervising principal by career. vIn the 1968 general election, Tom Barnett was initially declared the winner of the Comox—Alberni riding over Durante by a three-vote margin. But the Liberals demanded a recount whose result gave Durante a nine-vote lead, therefore giving Durante the seat in Parliament. However, Barnett and his party's riding association filed a court challenge that concluded on 3 February 1969 when two British Columbia Supreme Court court judges ruled that twelve Canadian Forces members had voted despite being ineligible. The result was therefore invalidated. Durante was allowed to remain a member of the House of Commons for one additional week, to allow time for a possible appeal.

(born November 29, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and s

(born November 29, 1939, in Hartford, Connecticut) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers from 1960-1973 and for the Boston Red Sox from 1974-1975.

Was an American politician and jurist.He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from

Was an American politician and jurist.He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1835 to 1837, served in the Maryland State Senate from 1837 to 1841, was delegate to the Whig National Convention at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1840, and

Was an American inventor best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machi

Was an American inventor best known for his invention of the Gatling gun, the first successful machine gun.Gatling graduated from Ohio Medical College in 1850 but was more interested in continuing his career as an inventor than in practicing medicine. By the early 1850s he was successful enough in business to offer marriage to Jemima Sanders, 19 years his junior and the daughter of a prominent Indianapolis physician.[2] They marriaged on 24 October 1854. Her younger sister Zerelda was married to David Wallace the governor of Indiana, whose sons from a previous marriage included Lew Wallace who would later find fame as the author of Ben Hur.

Was an American football fullback in the NFL and the AFL. He played college football for the Univers

Was an American football fullback in the NFL and the AFL. He played college football for the University of Florida. Casares was then drafted in the 1954 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, where he played from 1955 to 1964.