Jewish Heroes & Heroines of America: 151 True Stories of Jewish American Heroism

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Frederick Fell Publishers, 2003 - 336 sivua
Celebrates the contributions of Jewish heroes and heroines throughout the nation's history. Spanning the pre-revolutionary years to the present, this essential book documents the lives of 151 men and women who have contributed to all areas of life--the arts,sciences,sports,entertainment,business,and politics. JEWISH HEROES AND HEROINES OF AMERICA details where each individual has worked, the awards he or she has won, and the accomplishments that have brought fame and the respect of other Jews and non-Jews in America.
 

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Foreword by Bob Zweiman
ix
A Special Note by Sophie Ruderman
x
Preface by Herb Rosenbleeth
xi
Introduction and Acknowledgments by Seymour Sy Brody
xii
Paved the Way for Full Citizenship Rights
13
The First NativeBorn U S Rabbi
15
Became the Paul Revere of the South
17
Acquired the Reputation of the Great Rebel
19
Star and Writer of Radio Stage and Television
160
The Nations Great Composer of Patriotic Songs
162
Sculptress
164
An Overnight Musical Sensation
166
Teacher Actress and Stage Director
168
Donated Business Expertise to His Country
170
Gynecologist Psychiatrist and Marriage Counselor
172
A Soldier Banker and Statesman
174

Financier of the Revolutionary War
21
Is Remembered as a Soldier and Citizen
23
Merchant King Who Kept the Revolutionary Army Supplied
25
A Naval Hero Who Ended the Practice of Flogging
26
Fought the British During the War of 1812
28
A Philanthropist and Soldier
29
Dedicated her Life to the Less Fortunate
31
An Ardent Patriot and Zionist
33
Poetess of Judaism
35
A Military Hero and Politician
37
Began His Naval Career at 14
41
War Heroes and Jurists
42
Hero of the War with Mexico
43
Founder of the National Council of Jewish Women
44
Served His Country in Three Wars
46
A Key Leader in the Womens Rights Struggle
48
The Originator of Levis
50
Noted Actress and Poet
52
A Leader in Reform Judaism
54
Social Worker and Suffragist
56
A Noted Lawyer and Politician
58
Creates Jewish Soldiers and Heroes
60
Are Approved During the Civil War
62
A Hero of Gettysburg
64
Served as Telegrapher for President Lincoln
66
Received the Congressional Medal of Honor
68
Five Additional Jewish Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients
70
In the Civil War and After
72
Three Unknown Jewish Military Heroes
74
Leader in Social Welfare and Jewish Philanthropy
78
Baseballs First Pro
80
Congresswoman
82
A Defender of the West
84
Writer Founder of Barnard College
86
Businesswoman and Philanthropist
88
Helped Organize the Red Cross
90
Archeologist
92
Founder of Lewisohn Stadium
94
Noted Costume Designer for the Stage
96
Readers Adviser Librarian and Author
98
Born Out of AntiSemitism
100
Philanthropist and Business Executive
102
In The SpanishAmerican War
104
Publisher
106
An Architectural Pioneer
108
Editor and Author
110
Cared For People and Palestine
112
Writer of Short Stories Novels and Plays
114
Judge Lawyer and Suffragist
116
His Legacy of Innovation and Invention
118
CoFounder of Maidenform Brassieres
120
A Poetess and Helper of Immigrants
122
Hero of Finance and Philanthropy
124
Leader of the American Federation of Labor
126
Labor Leader and Educator
128
Jews Answer the Countrys Call to Action
130
Decorated For Heroism in World War I
132
The Subject of Runyons The Fighting Jew
134
The Fighting Rabbi of World War I
136
Recognized forBravery in World War I
138
World War I Heroes
140
Acts of Bravery in World War I
142
A Pioneering Chemist Who Aided the War
144
A Prominent Philanthropist in Both War and Peace
146
Writer
148
Star in Vaudeville Radio Theater Movie
150
Adviser to Presidents in Both War and Peace
154
Nobel Prize Recipient for Medicine and Physiology
156
An Entertainer in Both War and Peace
158
A Role Model Who Helped to Found Hadassah
176
Nursing Educator and Public Heath Nurse
178
A Leader in Zionism and Social Reform
180
Playwright and Author
182
A Pioneer in Public Health Concerns
184
A Pioneer in the Study of Pathology
186
A Star of Many Stages
188
A Radio and Television Pioneer
190
Noted Historian and Journalist
192
Great Financial Writer
194
Jews Serve in World War II
196
At Pearl Harbor
198
Of World War II
200
World War II
202
World War II SoldierDentist
204
ChaplainHero of World War I
206
Jewish Nurse Killed in World War I
208
In The Pacific
210
A Hero in Both America and Israe
212
Of World War II
214
Who Served With Distinction In World War II
216
In World War II
218
A Highly Decorated Hero of World War II
220
A Hero Talks with General MacArthur
222
A Baseball Great and War Hero
224
Yiddish Theater and Movie Star
226
A Giant in the World of Physics
228
A Film Industry Pioneer
230
Outstanding Journalist
232
The Dean of Sports Medicine
234
Assistant Defense Secretary
236
A Baseball Legend
238
A Leading 20thCentury Physicist
240
Conquer Poli
242
Supreme Court Justice
244
Father of the AtomicPowered Navy
246
Nobel Prize Recipient in Medicine and Physiology
248
Statesman and Nobel Prize Recipient
250
The King of Swing
252
Educational Leader in Social Work
254
Statesman and Nobel Peace Prize Winner
256
Conductor Composer and Pianist
258
In World War II and Korea
260
Is Heroic in Korea
262
An Unusual Hero of the Korean War
264
A Great Lyric Soprano
266
Medal of Honor Recipient in Vietnam
268
The Only Air Force Enlisted Man Awarded the
270
A Hero of Vietnam
272
Of The VietnamEra
274
Of the Vietnam War
276
Art Critic and Correspondent
278
Film Writer and Producer
280
Director Actress and Playwright
282
Father of The Pill
284
Author of Juvenile and Adult Novels
286
A Great Womens Basketball Star
288
Soprano and Opera Director
290
An Olympic Swimming Star
292
Noted Interviewer Star of Television
294
Concert Star Actress Director and Producer of Movie
296
Associate Justice of the U S Supreme Court
298
United States Senator From California
300
United States Senator From California
302
Feminist Leader and Magazine Editor
304
The Second Woman in Space
306
Rabbi and Jewish Feminist
308
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Seymour Brody is a board member of the Jewish War Veteran National Museum of American Jewish Military History and the National Executive Committeeman of the U.S. Jewish War Veterans.

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