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Famous People From Washington DC

Famous People From Washington DC. By Samuel McLarry. Dave Bautista.

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Famous People From Washington DC

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  1. Famous People From Washington DC By Samuel McLarry

  2. Dave Bautista • Dave Bautista was born on January 18,1969 in Washington DC. He got his wrestling start from the WCW power plant try-outs. He got recruited by HHH to join his tag team [Evolution] along with Randy Orton and “Nature Boy” Ric Flair. He won his first world heavyweight championship at Wrestlemania 21. He Retired from the WWE on May 24, 2010. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Batista

  3. Hakeem Seriki (Chamillionare) • Hakeem Seriki was born on November 28, 1979 in Washington DC. He is a rap singer. He first started making mix tapes in 1998. In 2008 Hakeem won a Grammy for his hit single Ridn’. He is now working on his new album “Playlist Poison”. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamillionaire

  4. Samuel L. Jackson • Samuel L Jackson was born on December 21, 1948 In Washington DC. Samuel was a Bill Cosby stand in on the “Cosby Show” in 1990. In 1999 He played “Mace Windu” In “Star Wars” 1. He played “Nick Fury” In “Iron Man” 1and 2 in 2008 and 2010 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_L._Jackson

  5. Al Gore • Al Gore was born on March 31, 1948 in Washington DC. In 1985 he became the Governor of Tennessee. In 2007 he won the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2009 He became the 45 Vice President Of the United States. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Gore

  6. Marjorie Rawlings • Marjorie Rawlings was born in 1986.Her first novel that got published was “South Moon Under” In 1933. Her book “South Moon Under “ won the Pulitzer Prize. She died December 14, 1953. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjorie_Kinnan_Rawlings

  7. John Edgar Hoover • John Edgar Hoover was born on new years day 1895. In 1917 he got a law degree from George Washington University. During World War 2 he found work with the Department of Justice. He was the first Director of the FBI. He died on May 2, 1972. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Edgar_Hoover

  8. Duke Ellington • Duke Ellington was born on April 29, 1899. He preformed at the Newport jazz festival July 7,1956. In 1965 he was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He died on May 24,1974. /www.biography.com/articles/Duke-Ellington-9286338

  9. William Herbert Bixby • William Herbert Bixby was born on December 27, 1849. In 1873 he joined the US Army. He received the Legion of Honor award. When he left the Army he was a Bridagear General. He died on September 29 1928. //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Herbert_Bixby

  10. David D Caldwell • David D Caldwell was born on January 5,1870. In 1937 he was in charge of The National Stamp Conference. He went in the American Philetic Hall of Fame. He died on March 5 1953. www.stamps.org/Almanac/alm_halloffame_1950-54.htm

  11. Annie Bidwell • Annie Bidwell was born on June 30 1839 in what is now Washington DC. She was the Director for the US Census in 1850 and1860. She married John Bidwell on April 16, 1868. She died on March 9, 1918 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Annie_Bidwell_school_girl.jpeg

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