Who do you know in South Carolina? Aunt Betty and Uncle Bob don't count. Who do you know in South Carolina that is noted for some contribution or achievement? Not surprisingly, there are hundreds of very talented people who have come out of the Palmetto State. Let's take a look!
James Brown, Godfather of Soul, was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. Aside from his long and celebrated musical career, Brown was an important social activist during the 1960's and 1970's. He urged kids to stay in school with his single "Don't Be a Drop-Out", and made speeches before children and parents about the importance of education. Brown even spoke to his fellow African American community about their responsibility to their country that could give them so many opportunities.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Another musician with an impressive career in music, Gillespie along with his frequent partner, Charlie Parker, was responsible for major developments in bebop and modern jazz. He had the ability to play the trumpet in such a complex way that since his death in 1993, no one has been able to imitate his skill.
Mary Lillian Ellison, better known as The Fabulous Moolah, was born in Tookiedoo, South Carolina. She was one of the earliest and most celebrated female wrestlers to have hit the ring. Ellison won her first NWA World Women's Championship in 1956 and over the next 30 years was the most prominent holder of the title. After a long career in the ring, and dozens of awards under her belt, Ellison turned to training. She used her lifelong success to help female, male and midget wrestlers.
David du Bose Gaillard was born in Manning, South Carolina. He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1884, and in 1907 Gaillard was put at the head of the construction team for building the Panama Canal. His work was so efficient, so precise, that other teams in the project constantly demanded his advice. Unfortunately in 1913, before the completion of the canal, Gaillard died of a brain tumour. The Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal still bears his name.
Melvin "Little Mel" Horace Purvis Jr. was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina. Purvis was a man of short stature, of which he made up for in achievement. He joined the FBI in 1927 with a law degree from the University of South Carolina. From that point Purvis went on to orchestrate the manhunts and capture of Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger. Although J. Edgar Hoover discounted Purvis' role in the captures, it is clear from historical documents that "Little Mel" was the brains of the operation.
These are just a few of the famous names to have come out of South Carolina and make a sizable impact on the world. Visit South Carolina and learn of more incredible people who called the Palmetto state their home for a while.
James Brown, Godfather of Soul, was born in Barnwell, South Carolina. Aside from his long and celebrated musical career, Brown was an important social activist during the 1960's and 1970's. He urged kids to stay in school with his single "Don't Be a Drop-Out", and made speeches before children and parents about the importance of education. Brown even spoke to his fellow African American community about their responsibility to their country that could give them so many opportunities.
John Birks "Dizzy" Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina. Another musician with an impressive career in music, Gillespie along with his frequent partner, Charlie Parker, was responsible for major developments in bebop and modern jazz. He had the ability to play the trumpet in such a complex way that since his death in 1993, no one has been able to imitate his skill.
Mary Lillian Ellison, better known as The Fabulous Moolah, was born in Tookiedoo, South Carolina. She was one of the earliest and most celebrated female wrestlers to have hit the ring. Ellison won her first NWA World Women's Championship in 1956 and over the next 30 years was the most prominent holder of the title. After a long career in the ring, and dozens of awards under her belt, Ellison turned to training. She used her lifelong success to help female, male and midget wrestlers.
David du Bose Gaillard was born in Manning, South Carolina. He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1884, and in 1907 Gaillard was put at the head of the construction team for building the Panama Canal. His work was so efficient, so precise, that other teams in the project constantly demanded his advice. Unfortunately in 1913, before the completion of the canal, Gaillard died of a brain tumour. The Gaillard Cut of the Panama Canal still bears his name.
Melvin "Little Mel" Horace Purvis Jr. was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina. Purvis was a man of short stature, of which he made up for in achievement. He joined the FBI in 1927 with a law degree from the University of South Carolina. From that point Purvis went on to orchestrate the manhunts and capture of Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd and John Dillinger. Although J. Edgar Hoover discounted Purvis' role in the captures, it is clear from historical documents that "Little Mel" was the brains of the operation.
These are just a few of the famous names to have come out of South Carolina and make a sizable impact on the world. Visit South Carolina and learn of more incredible people who called the Palmetto state their home for a while.
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