Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 18:29
Sue Sarafian Jehl was a decorated officer in the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) (later known as Women’s Army Corps, or WAC) of the United States Army. During World War II she was one of three secretaries to Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Origin
Jehl was born in Massachusetts in 1917 to Armenian immigrant parents from Kharpert in the Ottoman Empire. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and was a member of her Armenian Youth Federation chapter.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 18:25
Allen and Albert Hughes are filmmaker twin brothers. They debuted with their first feature film at the age of 21 to great critical acclaim.
Origin
They were born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1972, and raised alone by their Armenian mother.
Claim to fame
The Hughes brothers’ films focus on raw depictions of the African American experience. Among their most famous and critically acclaimed films are "Menace II Society," "Dead Presidents" and "Book of Eli" featuring Denzel Washington.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 18:04
Patrick Devedjian is a French politician who has held several elective and appointed positions, from minister to parliamentarian to mayor.
Origin
He was born in Fontainebleau, France. His father was born in Sivas, Turkey, while his mother was born in France. Devedjian’s father and family escaped from Turkey after the Genocide in 1919, saved by a Turkish neighbor.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 17:57
David Ignatius is a well-known foreign affairs journalist for the Washington Post. He is also the author of several books.
Origin
Ignatius was born and raised in Massachusetts. His father was the Secretary of the Navy in the United States and members of his paternal grandparents’ family were survivors of the Genocide.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 17:40
Daron Acemoğlu is one of the foremost economists alive today.
Origin
Acemoğlu was born in Istanbul, Turkey, to Armenian parents.
Claim to fame
A professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Acemoğlu is a recipient of the prestigious James Bates Clark Medal, awarded to economists under the age of 40. Out of a total of 36 winners he is only one of seven not from the United States and one of two who come from outside the US, Canada and Europe.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 17:29
Kirk Kerkorian created the Las Vegas we know today. At one point he was the 41st richest person in the world. Despite his significant philanthropic efforts worldwide he shunned the limelight, refused awards and never agreed to have anything he has donated to be named after him. Mr Kerkorian passed away in 2015.
Origin
Born in Fresno, California, in 1917 to immigrant parents who escaped the Genocide.
Submitted by global publisher on Wed, 03/18/2015 - 16:33
Among France’s most popular singers, Charles Aznavour is known as the country’s Frank Sinatra. He was discovered by none other than Edith Piaf, who was so impressed by his voice that she took him with her on tour.
Origin
Aznavour was born in Paris, France. His parents were from Javakhk in modern-day Georgia and Smyrna in modern-day Turkey.
Submitted by market_publisher_es on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 11:16
Anna Kazanjian Longobardo was a pioneer for women in engineering in the United States.
Origin
Longobardo was born in 1928 in New York City. Her father was an Armenian immigrant from Aleppo, Syria. Her mother was an immigrant from Constantinople, Turkey, whose family survived the Genocide and moved to the US after WWI. Her mother's maiden name was Yazejian and her great uncle was the noted educator and leader Haig Khojassarian (sometimes referred to as Hojassarian).
