Texas through the decades Important People Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Benjy F. Brooks
A
First Woman to become a certified sergeon.
2
Q
Ronnie ¨Walt¨ Cunningham
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Was a crew member o the first Apollo mission.
3
Q
Michael Dell
A
CEO founder of DELL. DELL customized computers.
4
Q
Denton Cooley
A
Leading Heart surgeons. Accomplished many things that surgeons couldn’t do.
5
Q
Mark Cuban
A
Shark Tank investor
6
Q
Howard Hughes, SR
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Was an american entrepreneur and focused on the oil business.
7
Q
Dr. Michael DeBakey
A
Was a heart surgeon and created MASH.
8
Q
Ross Perot
A
American BusinessMan and Philanthropist that found EDS.
9
Q
George H. W. Bush
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Vice President for 2 terms and then became president. Lead Texas through the Gulf War.
10
Q
Barbara Jordan
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Became the first African to be elected to the Texas senate and House of representative.
