American Famous Names Starting with Letter H

Was a lawyer, Methodist Episcopal minister, and two-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's

Was a lawyer, Methodist Episcopal minister, and two-term Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 4th congressional district. He moved to Charles City, Iowa, in 1862 and taught school. He was admitted to the bar in Mason City, Iowa, in 1862, but his com

Was Middleweight boxing champion of the world. He was born in Syracuse, New York. Risko turned pro

Was Middleweight boxing champion of the world. He was born in Syracuse, New York. Risko turned pro in 1929 and won the NYSAC World Middleweight Title and National Boxing Association World Middleweight Title with a win over Teddy Yarosz in 1935. He lost t

Is a corporate executive and former Canadian politician.With the Conservative victory in the 1984 el

Is a corporate executive and former Canadian politician.With the Conservative victory in the 1984 election, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney made Beatty Minister of National Revenue and Minister responsible for Canada Post. He subsequently served as Solicitor General of Canada (1985 – 1986), Defence Minister (1986 – 1989), Minister of National Health and Welfare (1989 – 1991), and the now defunct position of Minister of Communications (1991 – 1993).

(July 22, 1862 - November 8, 1929) was a Major League Baseball second baseman in the 19th century. I

(July 22, 1862 - November 8, 1929) was a Major League Baseball second baseman in the 19th century. In 1889 he played in the last four games for the Kansas City Cowboys of the American Association, from October 10 to October 14. He was the seventh second b

Was a U.S. Senator from California.

Was a U.S. Senator from California.

Was an African American Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1889 to

Was an African American Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1889 to 1893.

A descendant of pilgrim father Nathaniel Baldwin, was the 15th Governor of Michigan and U.S. Senator

A descendant of pilgrim father Nathaniel Baldwin, was the 15th Governor of Michigan and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.He was a member of the convention which organized the U.S. Republican Party in Jackson, Michigan in 1854. He was influential in

Was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904 he was part of the American

Was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the silver medal. Potter was the best player for his team together with his teammate Francis Newton he placed sixth in this competition.

Was an internationally renowned organic chemist and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cali

Was an internationally renowned organic chemist and Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He is widely recognized for his work in the development of the chemical synthesis of biologically import compounds and pharmaceuticals.Henry Rapoport obtained a B.S. in chemistry in 1940, an M.S. in chemistry in 1941, and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1943, each from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He then worked at Heyden Chemical Corporation and the National Institutes of Health for several years. In 1946, he became a professor at UC Berkeley where he remained for the rest of his career. In 1989, he retired but continued his research as professor emeritus until his death from pneumonia in 2002.

Was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 2nd co

Was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 2nd congressional district of Tennessee.From 1886 to 1894, he was chancellor of the second chancery division of Tennessee. He was a professor of medical jurispru

Was a New Brunswick lawyer, businessman, politician, and philanthropist.Emmerson became Premier in 1

Was a New Brunswick lawyer, businessman, politician, and philanthropist.Emmerson became Premier in 1897. During his tenure, he briefly held the position of Attorney-General. His government tried to promote tourism and wheat farming and the development of natural gas and petroleum in the province. In 1899, he introduced legislation to grant women the right to vote but in a free vote, the bill was defeated.

Is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, author, actor and publisher.

Is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, author, actor and publisher.

Was a professional wrestler better known as "Rapid" Ricky Romero. Romero was best known for being a

Was a professional wrestler better known as "Rapid" Ricky Romero. Romero was best known for being a huge draw in the State of Texas in the 1970s. He wrestled in every major market between 1955 into the 1980s. Ricky tagged with the likes of Pedro Morales i

An American economist and university administrator. From 1973 to 1987 he was the Dean of the Faculty

An American economist and university administrator. From 1973 to 1987 he was the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. At Harvard, where he was a Professor of Economics, he also served as Acting President in 1984 and 1987. After stepping down from the dean’s position in 1987, he become a member of Harvard’s governing body, the Harvard Corporation.Professor Rosovsky received his A.B degree in 1949 from the College of William and Mary and his Ph.D. degree from Harvard in 1959. He taught economics, history and Japanese and Korean studies at the University of California at Berkeley until 1965. He has taught as a visiting professor in Japan and Israel and has worked variously as a consultant with the United States government, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and UNESCO.

Is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the

Is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the United States in 1992 and 1996. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962; sold the company to General Motors in 1984, and founded Perot Systems in 1988.

Is an American businessman best known for running for President of the United States in 1992 and 199

Is an American businessman best known for running for President of the United States in 1992 and 1996. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962, sold the company to General Motors in 1984, and founded Perot Systems in 1988. Perot Systems was bo

Was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native Americ

Was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native American cultures, as well as for his discovery in 1832 of the source of the Mississippi River. He married Jane Johnston Schoolcraft, who was Ojibwe and Irish-American. Her knowledge of the Ojibwe language and of Ojibwe legends, which she shared with Schoolcraft, formed in part the source material for Longfellow's epic poem, The Song of Hiawatha.

(April 8, 1873 - December 28, 1926) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in t

(April 8, 1873 - December 28, 1926) was a 19th century Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in two games for the 1890 Rochester Broncos of the American Association, and at age 17 was the league's youngest player.

Was an American Hall of Fame horse trainer. He was the grandson of William Jennings, an owner-traine

Was an American Hall of Fame horse trainer. He was the grandson of William Jennings, an owner-trainer who won the 1887 Preakness Stakes. Clark began his professional career in 1929 and got his first stakes winner with Liz Whitney Tippett's colt, Blue Cypr

Was an American economist and statistician, one of the founders of econometrics.Henry Schultz[1] was

Was an American economist and statistician, one of the founders of econometrics.Henry Schultz[1] was born on September 4, 1893 in a Polish family in Szarkowszczyzna[citation needed], the Russian Empire (now part of Belarus). His family moved to the United

Is an American stop motion director, producer and writer who is best known for directing The Nightma

Is an American stop motion director, producer and writer who is best known for directing The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach and Coraline. He studied at the Program in Experimental Animation at California Institute of the Arts, under

Is an African-American actor. Simmons is one of three children; he has a sister who is his twin. Sim

Is an African-American actor. Simmons is one of three children; he has a sister who is his twin. Simmons earned a basketball scholarship at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire, where he earned a business degree.

Was an American teacher, editor, and Republican Party politician from Concord, New Hampshire. He ser

Was an American teacher, editor, and Republican Party politician from Concord, New Hampshire. He served one term as 63rd Governor of New Hampshire before a twenty-four year career in the United States Senate.

Is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat repre

Is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 31st district, encompassing parts of Fresno and Tulare counties. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a member of the Fresno Ci

(October 28, 1903 - June 12, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in three games,

(October 28, 1903 - June 12, 2002) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in three games, all in relief, for the New York Giants in 1927. The 23-year-old rookie was a native of Wallace, North Carolina. It should also be noted he attended the Uni