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Eta Kappa Nu is the international honor society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). [1] It was established in 1904 at the University of Illinois. [1] Following is a list of Eta Kappa Nu members. Eminent Members are identified with an asterisk.
Over the years, many members of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta (also known as FIJI) have gained notability in their chosen fields. Examples include one U.S. President (Calvin Coolidge), four U.S. Vice Presidents, eleven Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, five Medal of Honor recipients, six Pulitzer Prize winners, two Nobel Prize winners, over 80 competitors in the Olympic Games (of ...
Ken Givens (Alpha Kappa) – Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture; Charles Grassley (Iowa State University, Eta)- United States Senator for Iowa; Seth Hammett (Auburn University, Xi) – director of economic development for Alabama Electric Cooperative; former Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (member 1979–2011)
Before 1963, the Medal of Honor could be received for actions not involving direct combat with enemy or opposing foreign forces and 193 men earned the medal in this way. [25] Most of these medals were presented to members of the United States Navy for rescuing or attempting to rescue someone from drowning. [ 25 ]
The signature of Lou Gehrig indicating his membership into Phi Delta Theta This is a list of prominent alumni of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Names are listed followed by the school attended and their graduation year. Academia Liberty Hyde Bailey, Michigan State University, 1882 – horticulturist, botanist, father of modern horticulture Guy Potter Benton, Ohio Wesleyan, 1886 – president ...
President Biden presented Chattanooga native Larry Taylor with the Medal of Honor in 2023 for his heroic efforts during the Vietnam War.
George Macaulay Irwin. George Macaulay Irwin (May 2, 1921 – November 24, 2020) [1] was an American expert in the arts and a businessman, editor, musician and conductor. Irwin is known for his work with arts organizations on the local, state, and national levels, as well as his efforts in preserving historic architecture.
Thomas J. Higgins (June 8, 1831 – August 15, 1917) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War who was a recipient of America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Vicksburg.