Gerry Butler
History Degree specializing in Military History from the University of Washington
Gerry Butler has a History Degree from the University of Washington specializing in Military History. Though his current career is in technology and Healthcare, his passions will always be researching history, traveling to major historical sites of the world, and spending as much time as possible with his wife (Karen) and children (Jack and Lily).
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Jerry Butler (1939-2025)
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Lee Elder (1934-2021)
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Charles Young (1864-1922)
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Wesley Brown (1927-2012)
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Montford Point Marines (1942-1949)
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Martin Robison Delany (1812-1885)
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Roberto Clemente (Walker) (1934-1972)
Roberto Clemente (Walker) was considered one of the leading right fielders in baseball; he was well known for his selfless...
Colin Powell (1937-2021)
Colin Powell was a retired four-star United States Army General who was the first African American to serve as National...
Condoleezza Rice (1954- )
Condoleezza Rice has earned distinction as a scholar, expert on international politics, and with her appointments as the first African...
Edward “Duke” Ellington (1899-1974)
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington is one of the greatest jazz composers, performers, and bandleaders in American history. His compositions, and...
Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996)
Ella Fitzgerald was a female jazz singer considered without equal at the height of the jazz era. Her voice had...
