Veterans

He encouraged Black, Latino, and Native American cowboys and cowgirls to compete.

He was also a pioneering and respected surgeon.

He flew as a combat pilot in three wars.

He was just 17 years old when he helped stage a landmark sit-in.

He was the last surviving pilot from the “Bloody Hundredth.”

He also designed iconic posters for movies like “West Side Story” and “A Hard Day’s Night.”

He was one of the great symbols of the U.S. space program when it was at its 1960s height.

He appeared in many movies and TV shows with his good friend, Burt Reynolds.

He was the first Oklahoma governor ever to be reelected.

His music influenced songwriters like Weird Al Yankovic and Randy Newman.