Lucian Wintrich
Political artist and White House correspondent
A political artist and correspondent, contributed to the intersection of art and politics through visual commentary. Involved in documenting and discussing contemporary political events and figures. Participated in various public discourses and artistic expressions that often sparked debate. Leveraged multimedia and social media platforms for artistic expression and communication.
Gained attention for political art exhibitions
Served as a White House correspondent
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Emanuel Leutze
German-American painter of historical scenes
Born
May 24th, 1816 209 years ago
Died
1868 157 years ago — 52 years old
Born in Germany and later moving to America, created significant works that depicted pivotal moments in American history. Best recognized for the painting 'Washington Crossing the Delaware', which captures George Washington leading his troops during the Revolutionary War. Leutze's work reflects a blend of European artistic traditions and American themes, contributing to the art of the 19th century.
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Russian painter known for landscapes
Born
May 24th, 1830 195 years ago
Died
October 8th, 1897 128 years ago — 67 years old
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Football manager with notable titles
Born
May 24th, 1946 79 years ago
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Baseball player and soldier
Born
May 24th, 1913 112 years ago
Died
1993 32 years ago — 80 years old
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Irish actress and stage performer
Born
May 24th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
November 16th, 1986 39 years ago — 64 years old
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Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
May 24th, 1945 80 years ago
Died
October 27th, 2012 13 years ago — 67 years old
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