Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 13:39
Alex Manoogian, the inventor of the Delta faucet, was the epitome of the American Dream. He traveled to the country as a poor refugee and through his dogged commitment to hard work, he became fabulously successful.
Origin
He was born in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir) in the Ottoman Empire in 1901. Fleeing the Armenian Genocide, he escaped and immigrated to the United States as a refugee.
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 12:26
Albert Boghossian is the heir to a legacy of craftsmanship in jewelry. His approach to jewelry is more that of an artist than of a businessman, although he has achieved success in both. His success has led him and his family to become the benefactors of many philanthropic projects through their Boghossian Foundation, including many in Armenia.
Origin
Born in Lebanon, Boghossian moved with his family to Western Europe, first to Belgium, then to Switzerland, during the Lebanese civil war.
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:55
Arturo Sarukhan was the ambassador of Mexico to the United States. He is now a fellow at the Brookings Institution and a visiting professor at the University of Southern California (USC).
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:44
Ken Khachigian, known as the “Lion of California GOP [Republican Party] Politics,” is a political strategist who has served as an adviser on nine presidential campaigns. Most notably he served as President Ronald Reagan’s speechwriter.
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:30
Gerard Cafesjian was an Armenian-American who became a successful publishing executive. After his years in business he turned his attention to philanthropy, focusing on Armenia.
Origin
Cafesjian was the child of survivors of the Armenian Genocide who came to the United States. He was born on April 26, 1925, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City.
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:27
The four Hovnanian brothers – Jirair, Kevork, Hirair and Vahak – are staples in the homebuilding world. They established a company together called the Hovnanian Brothers Corp. in 1959 and then disbanded and each started his own homebuilding company. From the United States to Armenia, the Hovnanian name has become synonymous with quality-built homes.
Origin
The brothers were born in Kirkuk, Iraq, but emigrated in 1948 to the United States. Their parents escaped the Genocide and were from Sebastia and Malatia.
Submitted by global publisher on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:21
Eduardo Eurnekian is an Argentinian-Armenian businessman and one of the wealthiest individuals in South America. His Corporación América is a conglomerate involved in several industries including airports, agribusiness, energy and infrastructure.
Origin
His parents were Armenian immigrants to Argentina, where he was born and raised.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 18:45
Carla Garapedian is a former journalist for the BBC and the only American ever to anchor its BBC World News. She has gained critical acclaim for her documentaries on North Korea, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Iran, and the Armenian Genocide.
Origin
Born in the United States, Garapedian grew up in Los Angeles to a family which originated in Van and Sivas, cities in the former Ottoman Empire.
