Samuel Langley

When Orville Took Off, The Wrights Were First

As far as the rest of the world figured, Orville Wright had already all but lost the first-in-flight race.
 

When Orville Took Off, The Wrights Were First

As far as the rest of the world figured, Orville Wright had already all but lost the first-in-flight race.
 

Jack Dangermond’s Digital Mapping Lays It All Out

Jack Dangermond wants to shape a better understanding of the world.
 

Protect Your Good Ideas

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Les Paul Set The Tone On The Rock 'N' Roll Stage

Les Paul Set The Tone On The Rock 'N' Roll Stage

Determined to land a New York gig for his desperate music trio in 1937, Les Paul went to the Broadway offices of well-known band leader Paul Whiteman full of hope.
 

John Dooner, Marketing Doer

For marketing master John Dooner, it's all about living the dream.
 

Line Up Sports Sponsors

Want to be the leader in your line? Team up with a winner. Sports sponsorships deliver die-hard fans, but it takes a full-court press to make them yours.
 

In Step With The Military

Lessons from the battlefield can help executives succeed in the boardroom, says Anthony Zinni, a retired four-star Marine general who led U.S. Central Command.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Samuel Pierpont Langley

Samuel Pierpont Langley
BornAugust 22, 1834(1834-08-22)
Roxbury, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 27, 1906 (aged 71)
Aiken, South Carolina
NationalityUnited States
Fieldsastronomy
aviation
Known forsolar physics
Notable awardsHenry Draper Medal