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CENTER FOR LIFETIME STUDY
A Lecture on
The Famous People of the Hudson Valley
Presented by
James E. O’Shea
Class Manager
John F. DeGilio
September 17, 2013
The Mid-Hudson Valley Although it was removed a considerable distance from the first great American cities: Boston, New York and Philadelphia, the Mid-Hudson Valley contributed more than any of them to the first 200 years of our history. And although the Province of New York housed more loyalists than any other colony, and had an aristocracy that surpassed even that of Virginia, its leading citizens overwhelmingly supported the rebellion against the British Crown. Last, but by no means least, although it was better known for its wheat, fruits and vegetables than for its industries, it was here on the Hudson River that the first successful steamboats were developed, and it was here that the first railroad that went anywhere was built. William Gekle Poughkeepsie Author and Historian
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
James Madison
Martin Van Buren
1782 - 1862
8th President of the U.S.
1791 - 1868
A verse from a once popular Vassar song:
And so you see, to old V.C. Our love shall never fail. Full well we know that all we owe To Matthew Vassar's ale.
Henry Adams predicted that the steam engine would lead men, their manners and their morals into a cul-de-sac of new barbarism. Henry Adams: Harvard graduate, journalist, historian academic, novelist
Levy P. Morton
1824 - 1920
John Flack Winslow
1810 - 1892
Major Henry Livingston Jr.
1748 - 1828
A Visit from St. Nicholas Clement Moore
Samuel F.B. Morse
Samuel F.B. Morse
1791 - 1871
CONGRESSMAN HAMILTON FISH II 1888 - 1991
The Sentinels of the Tomb
Tomb of The Unknown Soldier
Arlington Cemetery at Christmas
“Where Valor Proudly Sleeps”
Army casket team escorting casket to burial site.
Franklin D. Roosevelt – Mid-Hudson Bridge
SCRABBLE
Invented by Dutchess County Native and architect
Alfred Butts in 1938
1899 - 1993
cCabe & Mack LLP
Judge John E. Mack
1874 - 1958
Eleanor Roosevelt
1884 - 1962
EMMET LAVERY 1902 - 1986 Poughkeepsie native American Playwright / screen writer / librettist
EMMET LAVERY 1902 – 1986
Screen Plays and other works
1964 Die erste Legion (TV movie) (play)
1964 Mr. Novak (TV series) – The Song of Songs (1964) (writer)
1962 Going My Way (TV series) – A Saint for Momma (1962) (writer) – Back to Ballymora (1962) (teleplay)
1957 Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (short) (writer)
1957 Dialogues des Carmélites – Opera Librettist
1955 The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (story and screenplay)
1953 Bright Road (writer)
1951 The First Legion (play / screenplay)
1950 The Magnificent Yankee (play / screenplay)
1950 Guilty of Treason (screenplay / story)
1943 Behind the Rising Sun (original screenplay)
1943 Forever and a Day (writer)
1943 Hitler's Children (screenplay)
1942 Army Surgeon (screenplay) 1980 Hallmark Hall of Fame (TV series) Supreme Court Justice – Gideon's Trumpet (1980) … Supreme Court Justice
Henry Morgenthau, Jr.
1891 - 1967
James Forrestal, Jr.
1892 - 1949
Thomas E. Dewey
1902 - 1971
Henry Morton Robinson 1898 - 1961
1944 - A Skeleton Key to Finnegans Wake ( with Mythologist Joseph Campbell) 1950 - The Cardinal 1960 - Water of Life – (Indiana Family )
“A nip against the cold”
A Scottish man pours some whisky into a flask in this 1869 oil painting by Erskine Nicol. (1825 – 1904)
Water of Life - Irish uisce beatha - Scotch uisge beatha) - Latin aqua vītae
Rear Admiral Grace Hopper 1906 - 1992
Univac Computer - 1960
Gore Vidal
1925 - 2012
Hamilton Fish IV
1926 - 1996
G. Gordon Liddy
1930 -
Samuel Richard "Sandy" Berger
Thomas J. Watson 1874 - 1956
T. J. Watson tells why City of Poughkeepsie was selected by IBM for new plant In summing up IBM's decision to locate a branch plant here, Mr. Watson emphasized five reasons why Poughkeepsie was selected. He said that business depends on two things; research and invention; and education and that the Poughkeepsie area offers advantages in these respects. The five reasons summarized, were: 1-Research, engineers can work here in quiet surroundings, in dignity and in a healthful and wholesome atmosphere.
2-Education next considered. Vassar College was among the first considerations, Mr. Watson said, both from the reputation and his own personal knowledge of the institution. Poughkeepsie, he added, is near to many fine men's colleges. The city is on the main line to these in all directions. Vassar college, he said, has an especial appeal because of the role women play in IBM.
3-The fine religious institutions here.
4-The fine opportunity for development of homes. The policy of IBM in other places, Mr. Watson said, is that their employes own their own homes. When it is possible to build homes again, the IBM policy might be continued here, the IBM suggested.
5-There are many fine communities in this area from which to attract employees.
Some of the songs are listed below:
EVER ONWARD
MARCH ON WITH IBM
HAIL TO THEE IBM
IBM SCHOOL SONG
TO THOMAS J. WATSON, President
IBM COUNTRY CLUB SONG
POUGHKEEPSIE IBM BAND - 1953
IBM Songbook:
Sung to “Pack up your troubles” He’s a real father and a friend so true, Say all we boys Ever he thinks of things to say and do, to increase all our joys He’s a builder real and true, His work will never die, That’s why we love TJ Watson all the while, He’s Gods best style.
Poughkeepsie in 1948
IBM Rally Song, Ever Onward IBM There's a thrill in store for all, For we're about to toast, The corporation known in every land. We're here to cheer each pioneer, And also proudly boast Of that "man of men," our friend and guiding hand. The name of T. J. Watson means a courage none can stem; And we feel honored to be here to toast the "IBM." EVER ONWARD -- EVER ONWARD! That's the spirit that has brought us fame! We're big, but bigger we will be We can't fail for all can see That to serve humanity has been our aim! Our products now are known, in every zone, Our reputation sparkles like a gem! We've fought our way through -- and new Fields we're sure to conquer too For the EVER ONWARD I.B.M. EVER ONWARD -- EVER ONWARD! We're bound for the top to never fall! Right here and now we thankfully Pledge sincerest loyalty To the corporation that's the best of all! Our leaders we revere, and while we're here, Let's show the world just what we think of them! So let us sing, men! SING, MEN! Once or twice then sing again
The IBM Anthem
BY
Vittorio Giannini
Lift up our proud and loyal voices,
Sing out in accents strong and true,
With hearts and hands to you devoted,
And inspiration ever new;
Your ties of friendship cannot sever,
Your glory time will never stem,
We will toast a name that lives forever,
Hail to the I.B.M.
Our voices swell in admiration;
Of T. J. Watson proudly sing;
He'll ever be our inspiration,
To him our voices loudly ring;
The I.B.M. will sing the praises,
Of him who brought us world acclaim,
As the volume of our chorus raises,
Hail to his honored name.
To: THOMAS J. WATSON Tune: "Auld Lang Syne" T.J. Watson - you're our leader fine, the greatest in the land, We sing your praises from our hearts we're here to shake your hand. You're IBM's guiding star throughout the hemispheres, No matter what the future brings, we all will persevere. You've made our IBM so great in every land supreme, Our service meets all needs of men and works just like a team. You've brought us through to victory, with leadership that's prime, We'll always love and honor you for the sake of Auld Lang Syne.
Teflon products developed by Dutchess County resident
Robert Freid
Developed by Poughkeepsie Native Stephan Khan