American Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Was an American palaeontologist, who was Research Associate at the Museum of Palaeontology, Universi

Was an American palaeontologist, who was Research Associate at the Museum of Palaeontology, University of California, Berkeley. He took part in excavations at the 'Placerias Quarry' in 1930 and the Shonisaurus discoveries of 1954 and later, in what is now

Was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation. He graduat

Was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor of the bolometer and pioneer of aviation. He graduated from Boston Latin School, was an assistant in the Harvard College Observatory, then became chair of mathematics at the United States Naval Academy. In 1867, he became the director of the Allegheny Observatory and a professor of astronomy at the Western University of Pennsylvania, now known as the University of Pittsburgh, a post he kept until 1891 even while he became the third Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in 1887. Langley was the founder of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Was a Representative from Minnesota; born in Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio; attended the public

Was a Representative from Minnesota; born in Mount Gilead, Morrow County, Ohio; attended the public schools, the local high school at Mount Gilead, Ohio, and Oberlin College, Ohio; during the Civil War enlisted as a private soldier in the Sixty-fifth Regi

Was a United States Senator from West Virginia. Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, he moved with his

Was a United States Senator from West Virginia. Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, he moved with his parents to Preston County (now in West Virginia) in 1815. He received a preparatory training, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1832, commencing

(October 19, 1915 - April 19, 2004) born in New York, New York was a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodger

(October 19, 1915 - April 19, 2004) born in New York, New York was a pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938), St. Louis Cardinals (1941), and Philadelphia Phillies (1942 and 1948).

Is an award-winning American science fiction author. He has written works that have garnered substan

Is an award-winning American science fiction author. He has written works that have garnered substantial critical acclaim, including the novels Babel-17, The Einstein Intersection (winners of the Nebula Award for 1966 and 1967 respectively), Nova, Hogg, D

Amous for a short period of time during World War II when he taught soldiers to identify enemy aircr

Amous for a short period of time during World War II when he taught soldiers to identify enemy aircraft in a split second. He generally worked with fast-reading and enhancing the latent ability of the mind. He believed that most people used only one-fifth of their available mind-power to process information. By using methods of flashing pages he produced students who could read upwards of 1,200 to 1,400 words per minute.

Is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He played eight seasons in the

Is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He played eight seasons in the NFL from 1995–2002. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Redskins. Shade played college football at the University of Alabama.

A Democratic-Republican, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1810 to 1821 with the e

A Democratic-Republican, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1810 to 1821 with the exception of one two-year absence, was a brigadier general in the Maryland militia during the War of 1812 and father of two sons with distinguished military

Is an American politician. He currently is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Is an American politician. He currently is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 3rd District of Texas (map). The district includes much of northeastern Dallas, as well as Plano, where he lives.Johnson grew up in Dallas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and Southern Methodist University.[1] He served a 29-year career in the United States Air Force, where he served as director of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School and flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying demonstration team.

Is the eldest son of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. He is currently

Is the eldest son of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. He is currently chairman of the world-wide company. According to Forbes, his net worth is $19.2 billion as of 2008[update].

Known as "The Red Rocker", is an American rock guitarist, singer, and composer. Hagar was one of the

Known as "The Red Rocker", is an American rock guitarist, singer, and composer. Hagar was one of the singers for Van Halen, as well as of the early 1970s rock band Montrose

Is an American professional basketball player. He plays at guard or forward. He formerly played for

Is an American professional basketball player. He plays at guard or forward. He formerly played for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves. He attended the University of Minnesota, for whom he helped lead the Golden Gophers to the 1997 NCAA Final Four as a junior and a National Invitation Tournament title as a senior. While at Minnesota, Jacobsen was most known for his tremendous vertical jump, ability to score quickly, and calm demeanor. As a high school player at Park High School in Cottage Grove, he finished eighth on the all-time leading scorers list in Minnesota high school history. In 2006-2007, Jacobson played in Andrea Costa Imola Basket, Italy (LegaDue). He was waived on December 2006.[citation needed]

(December 14, 1925

(December 14, 1925

Is a Nicaraguan politician, currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointed to the post on Janu

Is a Nicaraguan politician, currently the Minister of Foreign Affairs, appointed to the post on January 10, 2007. He is also currently a director of the Bolsa de Valores de Nicaragua (Stock Exchange of Nicaragua).

A Puerto Rican who won boxing's world junior lightweight championship twice.

A Puerto Rican who won boxing's world junior lightweight championship twice.

Was a United States Representative from Nevada.

Was a United States Representative from Nevada.

Was a United States Senator and Representative from Maryland, a mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, and a

Was a United States Senator and Representative from Maryland, a mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, and a general in the Maryland militia. He was the brother of cabinet secretary Robert Smith.Smith was elected to the Fourteenth Congress on January 31, 1816 to f

Was an American mathematician and academic who played an important role in the development of mathem

Was an American mathematician and academic who played an important role in the development of mathematical statistics, especially in regard to practical applications.

Was mayor of Cleveland from 1844–1845 and served a second term from 1857–1858.Starkweather moved

Was mayor of Cleveland from 1844–1845 and served a second term from 1857–1858.Starkweather moved to Cleveland soon after and joined the Cleveland Grays in 1837, where he took a prominent position in Cleveland politics. Starkweather was elected mayor in 18

American naturalist and philologist, was born at Locust Grove, Pennsylvania.He was educated at Dicki

American naturalist and philologist, was born at Locust Grove, Pennsylvania.He was educated at Dickinson College. He visited Texas in 1851 to investigate the presidency of an institution there, but declined the position. On his return trip from Texas, he was offered the position of president of Masonic College at Selma, Alabama, serving from January to October 1852.

Served as the 18th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1822 to 1826. He inte

Served as the 18th Governor of the state of Maryland in the United States from 1822 to 1826. He intermittently represented Talbot County, Maryland in the House of Delegates from 1807 to 1820.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

(born on September 18, 1952 in Brunswick, Georgia) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball w

(born on September 18, 1952 in Brunswick, Georgia) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between 1977 and 1980 for the Boston Red Sox. He batted and threw right handed

A NASA payload specialist.He received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in

A NASA payload specialist.He received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in physics (with honors), at California State University, Los Angeles, 1972 and 1974, respectively, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in astro-geophysics at