Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American businessman and yachtsman who twice won the America’s Cup and created the Vanderbilt Trophy in contract bridge, while also serving as a director of the New York Central Railroad.
Gloria Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, and fashion designer who built a major lifestyle brand with her designer jeans and products, while remaining a prominent member of the famous Vanderbilt family.
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a nineteenth-century American shipping magnate and railroad tycoon who built the New York Central Railroad empire and became the richest man in the United States upon his death.
Richard Vander Veen was a Democratic congressman from Michigan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1974 to 1977 after winning a special election to replace Gerald Ford.
Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. was a United States Air Force major general and fighter pilot who served during the Vietnam War and later held leadership roles in training, command, and planning within the Air Force.
Hoyt S. Vandenberg was a U.S. Air Force general who served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force and earlier directed U.S. military intelligence, playing a key role in Allied air operations during World War II.
Arthur H. Vandenberg was a U.S. Senator from Michigan (1928–1951) who evolved from an isolationist to a champion of bipartisan foreign policy, supporting the United Nations, Marshall Plan, and NATO after World War II.
Alexander A. Vandegrift was a U.S. Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Marines at Guadalcanal in World War II and later served as the eighteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps.
John Vanbiesbrouck is a former American NHL goaltender who played from 1981 to 2002, most notably with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, and won the Vezina Trophy in 1986.
Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh was an American lawyer, Civil War officer, and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as U.S. Minister to Japan before becoming a justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
John Updike was a prolific American novelist, poet, and critic best known for the Rabbit series. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he published more than sixty books and was widely regarded as one of America’s leading writers.
Wouter van Twiller served as Director of New Netherland from 1633 to 1638. His administration expanded trade but was criticized for weak leadership, particularly after the Dutch lost control of territory in Connecticut.
Philadelph Van Trump was an American lawyer, judge, and politician from Ohio who served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1867 to 1873 after a career in law and journalism.
Cornelius van Til was a Dutch-born American theologian and philosopher best known for developing presuppositional apologetics. A longtime professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, he became a major influence in Reformed theology.
Charlize Theron is a South African–born actress and producer who became one of Hollywood’s leading performers. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Monster (2003) and later became an American citizen.
Peter Gansevoort Ten Eyck was an American engineer and politician from New York who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering politics, he worked in railway signal engineering.
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American businessman and yachtsman who twice won the America’s Cup and created the Vanderbilt Trophy in contract bridge, while also serving as a director of the New York Central Railroad.
Gloria Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, and fashion designer who built a major lifestyle brand with her designer jeans and products, while remaining a prominent member of the famous Vanderbilt family.
Cornelius Vanderbilt was a nineteenth-century American shipping magnate and railroad tycoon who built the New York Central Railroad empire and became the richest man in the United States upon his death.
Richard Vander Veen was a Democratic congressman from Michigan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1974 to 1977 after winning a special election to replace Gerald Ford.
Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. was a United States Air Force major general and fighter pilot who served during the Vietnam War and later held leadership roles in training, command, and planning within the Air Force.
Hoyt S. Vandenberg was a U.S. Air Force general who served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force and earlier directed U.S. military intelligence, playing a key role in Allied air operations during World War II.
Arthur H. Vandenberg was a U.S. Senator from Michigan (1928–1951) who evolved from an isolationist to a champion of bipartisan foreign policy, supporting the United Nations, Marshall Plan, and NATO after World War II.
Alexander A. Vandegrift was a U.S. Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Marines at Guadalcanal in World War II and later served as the eighteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps.
John Vanbiesbrouck is a former American NHL goaltender who played from 1981 to 2002, most notably with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, and won the Vezina Trophy in 1986.
Robert Bruce Van Valkenburgh was an American lawyer, Civil War officer, and politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and later as U.S. Minister to Japan before becoming a justice of the Florida Supreme Court.
John Updike was a prolific American novelist, poet, and critic best known for the Rabbit series. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he published more than sixty books and was widely regarded as one of America’s leading writers.
Wouter van Twiller served as Director of New Netherland from 1633 to 1638. His administration expanded trade but was criticized for weak leadership, particularly after the Dutch lost control of territory in Connecticut.
Philadelph Van Trump was an American lawyer, judge, and politician from Ohio who served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1867 to 1873 after a career in law and journalism.
Cornelius van Til was a Dutch-born American theologian and philosopher best known for developing presuppositional apologetics. A longtime professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, he became a major influence in Reformed theology.
Charlize Theron is a South African–born actress and producer who became one of Hollywood’s leading performers. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Monster (2003) and later became an American citizen.
Peter Gansevoort Ten Eyck was an American engineer and politician from New York who served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering politics, he worked in railway signal engineering.
