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BOOK INFORMATION FOR VOLUME 2
“Did You Know That. . .?” is a 180-page book filled with 47 fascinating stories about people who have lived in North Dakota. This book is Volume 2 in a series and contains 48 photographs and a comprehensive index. In the introduction, individuals are linked through a thematic approach.
Antoine Gingras -------Fur Trader Honored Annually in Northeastern North Dakota
Joseph Whistler-------Military Commander in Charge of Five Forts in What is Now North Dakota
Donald Stevenson----Wagon Train Leader and North Dakota Legislator
Felix Vinatieri------------First Music Composer in What is Now North Dakota
Gilbert Pierce-----------Governor and U.S. Senator For Whom a North Dakota County is Named
Richard Sykes----------Founder of Five North Dakota Towns Who Brought the Sport of Rugby to U.S.
Charles Buttz-----------U.S. Congressman Who Made an Impact in North Dakota
Josiah Chance---------President Lincoln’s Bodyguard Who Established Fort Hancock
Peter Seims-------------From Bonanza Sod Buster to America’s Largest Contractor
George Morison--------Chief Engineer of North Dakota’s First Million Dollar Project
John Haggart------------Father of West Fargo
Frank Palmer------------Pony Express Rider and North Dakota Legislator
John McLean------------Bismarck’s First Elected Mayor for Whom a County is Named
Eaton Brothers----------Established the First Dude Ranch in the U.S.
William Budge----------Rockefeller of the University of North Dakota
Jay F. Haynes-----------Fargo Cameraman Became First Official Photographer of Yellowstone Park
Charles Dazey----------Bonanza Farmer and Noted Playwright
Heber Creel-------------Father of the City Devils Lake
John Cowan------------North Dakota’s Most Popular State Executive of the 19th Century
Samuel Holland-------Henry Ford of North Dakota
William Murphy--------Grand Forks Man Transformed Minneapolis Tribune into a Major Paper
Fred Nash---------------From Peach Salesman to International Food Wholesale Giant
Jorgine Roen-----------Patron Saint of Oak Grove
James Foley------------North Dakota’s First Nationally Celebrated Poet
Usher Burdick----------Political Giant in North Dakota for Over Fifty Years
Harry McLean-----------North Dakotan Who Became Canada’s James J. Hill
Minnie Craig------------America’s First Female Speaker of a State Legislature
Boris Karloff-------------Portrayer of Frankenstein’s Monster Began U.S. Acting Career in Minot
Paul Fjelde--------------N.D. Sculptor’s Work Became Rallying Symbol for Norway During WWII
Dave Elman-------------Radio Star from North Dakota Helped FBI Nab Nazi Spy Ring
Tommy Tucker---------Popular Band Leader Born in North Dakota
John Steeves-----------North Dakota Born Ambassador Brought Stability to Afghanistan
Leo Killion---------------Hit Song of World War II Composed by Man Born in North Dakota
Donald Townsend----Grandfather of Fast Food Business Born in North Dakota
Linc Common----------Inventor of Tang Instant Orange Drink Born in North Dakota
Joseph Enright---------N.D. Born Submarine Commander Sunk World’s Largest Enemy Vessel
Virginia Bruce-----------Hollywood Movie Star Born in North Dakota
Ray Bell-------------------Smokey the Bear Rescuer Who was Born in North Dakota
Harold Johnson--------North Dakota Born Army Chief Critical of Vietnam War
Coya Knutson-----------First Woman to Serve in Congress from Upper Plains States
Clint Hill-------------------Protector of Jacqueline Kennedy When Her Husband Was Assassinated
Bruce Peterson---------Inspiration for the Six Million Dollar Man was Born in North Dakota
James McPherson----Pulitzer Prize Winner from North Dakota
Cliff Cushman----------North Dakota Born Olympic Star Killed in Vietnam
Kent Higgins------------North Dakota Born Creator of the Century Calendar
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