Peter Hoekstra (born 1953) is a Dutch-born American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan from 1993 to 2011. He also chaired the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Roger W. Heyns (1918–1995) was an American psychologist and university administrator who served as chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley from 1965 to 1971 during a period of intense student activism. He later led the American Council on Education.
Katrina vanden Heuvel (born 1959) is an American editor, publisher, and political commentator. She has served as editor and later publisher of The Nation magazine and is known as a prominent voice of liberal political commentary in the United States.
William J. vanden Heuvel (1930–2021) was an American diplomat, lawyer, and public servant who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations European Office in Geneva and later as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, while also leading several major international organizations.
Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British-Dutch actress and humanitarian who became one of the most iconic film stars of the twentieth century. Known for films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady, she later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children worldwide.
Anthony Heinsbergen (1894–1981) was a Dutch American muralist and decorative artist known for creating murals in hundreds of theaters and public buildings across the United States. His work appeared in landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and numerous historic theaters.
Rutger Hauer (1944–2019) was a Dutch actor who achieved international fame for roles in films such as Blade Runner, Nighthawks, and Turkish Delight. Celebrated for his distinctive presence on screen, he worked extensively in Dutch, American, and international cinema.
Fay Hartog-Levin (born 1948) is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2013, appointed by President Barack Obama. She previously worked in law, public affairs, and museum leadership in Chicago.
Jan de Hartog (1914–2002) was a Dutch American novelist and playwright whose works were written in both Dutch and English. Best known for Holland’s Glory, The Fourposter, and The Captain, he produced dozens of novels, plays, and films during a long literary career.
Bret Harte (1836–1902) was an American author and poet known for stories about California Gold Rush towns and frontier life. His story The Luck of Roaring Camp brought him national fame and helped shape early Western literature.
John P. Hammond (born 1942) is an American blues singer and guitarist known for his acoustic style and barrelhouse vocals. Recording since the early 1960s, he has released dozens of albums and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
John Hammond (1910–1987) was an influential American music producer, talent scout, and civil rights advocate. Associated with Columbia Records, he helped launch the careers of artists such as Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757–1854) was the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton and a daughter of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler. After her husband’s death, she devoted much of her life to philanthropy and preserving Hamilton’s legacy.
Schuyler Hamilton (1822–1903) was a Union Army general during the American Civil War and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton. A West Point graduate, he rose rapidly in rank and commanded Union forces in several Western campaigns before retiring due to ill health.
Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020) was a Dutch American rock guitarist and co-founder of the band Van Halen. Renowned for his innovative “two-handed tapping” technique, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
Alex Van Halen (born 1953) is a Dutch American musician and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen. As the band’s drummer, he helped shape its powerful sound alongside his brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
Peter Hoekstra (born 1953) is a Dutch-born American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan from 1993 to 2011. He also chaired the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Roger W. Heyns (1918–1995) was an American psychologist and university administrator who served as chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley from 1965 to 1971 during a period of intense student activism. He later led the American Council on Education.
Katrina vanden Heuvel (born 1959) is an American editor, publisher, and political commentator. She has served as editor and later publisher of The Nation magazine and is known as a prominent voice of liberal political commentary in the United States.
William J. vanden Heuvel (1930–2021) was an American diplomat, lawyer, and public servant who served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations European Office in Geneva and later as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations, while also leading several major international organizations.
Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993) was a British-Dutch actress and humanitarian who became one of the most iconic film stars of the twentieth century. Known for films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and My Fair Lady, she later served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children worldwide.
Anthony Heinsbergen (1894–1981) was a Dutch American muralist and decorative artist known for creating murals in hundreds of theaters and public buildings across the United States. His work appeared in landmarks such as Los Angeles City Hall and numerous historic theaters.
Rutger Hauer (1944–2019) was a Dutch actor who achieved international fame for roles in films such as Blade Runner, Nighthawks, and Turkish Delight. Celebrated for his distinctive presence on screen, he worked extensively in Dutch, American, and international cinema.
Fay Hartog-Levin (born 1948) is an American lawyer and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands from 2009 to 2013, appointed by President Barack Obama. She previously worked in law, public affairs, and museum leadership in Chicago.
Jan de Hartog (1914–2002) was a Dutch American novelist and playwright whose works were written in both Dutch and English. Best known for Holland’s Glory, The Fourposter, and The Captain, he produced dozens of novels, plays, and films during a long literary career.
Bret Harte (1836–1902) was an American author and poet known for stories about California Gold Rush towns and frontier life. His story The Luck of Roaring Camp brought him national fame and helped shape early Western literature.
John P. Hammond (born 1942) is an American blues singer and guitarist known for his acoustic style and barrelhouse vocals. Recording since the early 1960s, he has released dozens of albums and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
John Hammond (1910–1987) was an influential American music producer, talent scout, and civil rights advocate. Associated with Columbia Records, he helped launch the careers of artists such as Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Bob Dylan, and Bruce Springsteen.
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (1757–1854) was the wife of founding father Alexander Hamilton and a daughter of Revolutionary War general Philip Schuyler. After her husband’s death, she devoted much of her life to philanthropy and preserving Hamilton’s legacy.
Schuyler Hamilton (1822–1903) was a Union Army general during the American Civil War and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton. A West Point graduate, he rose rapidly in rank and commanded Union forces in several Western campaigns before retiring due to ill health.
Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020) was a Dutch American rock guitarist and co-founder of the band Van Halen. Renowned for his innovative “two-handed tapping” technique, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
Alex Van Halen (born 1953) is a Dutch American musician and co-founder of the rock band Van Halen. As the band’s drummer, he helped shape its powerful sound alongside his brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen.
