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* [[Frank O'Bannon]] ([[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana]], [[1952]]): Former [[List of Governors of Indiana|Governor of Indiana]]
* [[Frank O'Bannon]] ([[Indiana University Bloomington|Indiana]], [[1952]]): Former [[List of Governors of Indiana|Governor of Indiana]]
* [[Mike Pence]] ([[Hanover College]], [[1981]]): [[U.S. House of Representatives]], [[Indiana]]
* [[Mike Pence]] ([[Hanover College]], [[1981]]): [[U.S. House of Representatives]], [[Indiana]]
* [[Donald R. Richberg]] ([[University of Chicago]], [[190x]]): Head of the [[Works Progress Administration]], composer of several Fiji songs
* [[Charles E. Rushmore]] ([[College of the City of New York]], [[1876]]): Namesake, [[Mount Rushmore National Memorial]]
* [[Charles E. Rushmore]] ([[College of the City of New York]], [[1876]]): Namesake, [[Mount Rushmore National Memorial]]
* [[Byron White|Byron R. White]] ([[University of Colorado at Boulder|Colorado]], [[1938]]): Former [[List of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court Justice]]; [[College Football Hall of Fame]]
* [[Byron White|Byron R. White]] ([[University of Colorado at Boulder|Colorado]], [[1938]]): Former [[List of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court Justice]]; [[College Football Hall of Fame]]



===Entertainment===
===Entertainment===

Revision as of 18:18, 17 October 2007

Over the years, many members of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta have excelled in their chosen fields. Examples include ten 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 which at least 28 Fijis have won at least 37 medals), and at least six billionaires. This list is an attempt to capture some of the many accomplishments Fijis have made.

Business and Philanthropy


Civil Service

Entertainment

Media and Literature

Religion


Science, Technology and Medicine

Sports

Phi Gamma Delta Olympic Medalists


Medal of Honor recipients


Nobel Prize winners



General Officers

These are Brothers who have achieved the military rank of Brigadier General, Rear Admiral (lower half), (or the equivalent) or higher in the United States military.



Liberty Ship Namesakes

"Liberty Ships" were cargo ships built rapidly in the United States in order to transport supplies overseas during World War II. Over 2700 Liberty Ships were made and several were named after members of Phi Gamma Delta. These include:


Fijis in Sports Halls of Fame

Other Notable Phi Gams

Other Phi Gamma Delta Lists

Phi Gamma Delta's Curator of Archives has assembled several exhaustive lists of noteworthy Fijis throughout history.

Brothers in War

Prominent Brothers:

  • A list of Phi Gamma Deltas who have served in National politics.[59]
  • A list of Phi Gams who have served in "local" politics, such as State Legislatures, Mayors, etc.[60]
  • Fijis who have worked in and around Hollywood's film industry.[61]
  • Fijis who have served as College and/or University Presidents.[62]
  • From Acadia University to Wittenberg University, many campus buildings have been named for Phi Gams.[63]
  • From 1904 through 1969, forty one Fijis have been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.[64] Since 1969, many more Phi Gams have received this prestigious award for study. Their names will be added to this list soon.


References

  1. ^ Josiah K. Lilly, III legacy
  2. ^ Robert Pohlad becomes CEO
  3. ^ PepsiAmericas overview
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ Eric Gilliland in IMDB
  6. ^ Gene Cernan - Last Man on the Moon
  7. ^ [2]
  8. ^ National Historic Chemical Landmarks
  9. ^ Cornell Physicians
  10. ^ Covenant Heart Institute
  11. ^ Professional Basketball Club, LLC
  12. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  13. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  14. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  15. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  16. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  17. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  18. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  19. ^ White House press release
  20. ^ [3]
  21. ^ Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
  22. ^ Medal of Honor Recipients, World War I
  23. ^ Medal of Honor Recipients, World War I
  24. ^ Medal of Honor Recipients, Viet Nam (A-L)
  25. ^ Medal of Honor Recipients, Korean War
  26. ^ Medal of Honor Recipients, World War I
  27. ^ The Nobel Prize in Physics 1968
  28. ^ The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1954
  29. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  30. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  31. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  32. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  33. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  34. ^ Pulitzer Prize winners
  35. ^ "Gettysburg National Memorial Park: Officers' Tent". Retrieved 2007-08-26.
  36. ^ "Phi Gamma Delta: Haynes Award". Retrieved 2007-08-24.
  37. ^ Defenselink.mil: General Officer release
  38. ^ Vietnam War: Operation Dewey Canyon
  39. ^ General Bruce K. Holloway Biography
  40. ^ Major General LeRoy P. Hunt
  41. ^ Jacob Kline's gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery
  42. ^ Guadalcanal: The First Offensive
  43. ^ Major General Stanton R. Musser
  44. ^ Spectrum: Corps of Cadets Changing with Time
  45. ^ Major General USMC Reserve (Retired) Ronald K. Nelson
  46. ^ Brigadier General John M. Rose, Jr.
  47. ^ [4]
  48. ^ Howell Scobey
  49. ^ Bob Konovsky
  50. ^ "John Wesley Powell Memorial Museum: Participants in the Second Trip down the Colorado River". Retrieved 2007-08-26.
  51. ^ The Eyes of Texas are Upon You
  52. ^ Civil War: Union
  53. ^ Civil War: Confederate
  54. ^ Spanish-American War
  55. ^ World War I (gold star)
  56. ^ World War II (gold star)
  57. ^ Korean War (gold star)
  58. ^ Vietnam War (gold star)
  59. ^ Politicians in national service
  60. ^ Politicians in local service
  61. ^ Phi Gamma Deltas in Hollywood
  62. ^ College and University Presidents
  63. ^ College buildings named for Phi Gams
  64. ^ Rhodes Scholarships


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