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Why is Duke Ellington famous?
• In his fifty year career, Duke Ellington played over 20,000 performances in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East as well as Asia, • Duke Ellington composed more than 2000 pieces of music, • Duke Ellington received 13 Grammy Awards, • Duke Ellington received the Pulitzer Prize, • President Lyndon Johnson presented Duke Ellington with the Presidents Gold Medal in 1966, • Was awarded the French Legion of Honor in 1973, • Has a United States Commemorative stamp with his image on it issued in 1986, • Received Honorary Doctorates from Howard and Yale Universities, • His real name was Edward Kennedy Ellington, but he was named Duke because of his refined manners and bearing, and the name was givin to him by a adorring classmate, • As a child, Duke hated his piano lessons so later he quit. But when he became a teenager, and took up piano again because he wanted to impress a girl, back then people who played instruments were "cool" .
What place of honor did Duke Ellington get at the carnegie hall?
A big place.
How many songs does Duke Ellington have?
Ellington, one of the greatest jazz composers in history, won several awards, among of which include the Medal of Freedom (1969), the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (1966), and the French Legion of Honor (1973). Some sites even say he received the President's Gold Medal (Congressional Gold Medal?) but I have found no records on this. ~ Anamericangunner
What did Camille Saint Saens die of?
He died in Algiers on December 21, 1921. nCamille died with a local algiers, Algeria pluse it was cause in Pneumonia He was awarded the Grand-Croix of the French Legion of Honor in 1913
When was Honor Society - band - created?
Honor Society - band - was created in 2006.
When was Alfred Dreyfus awarded the Legion of Honor?
In 1906, when he had been rehabilitated and was re-installated as an Army officer.
Where can you purchase the fourragere for the legion of honor?
the fourragere is for the french legion of honor award
Can the french Legion of Honor be conferred posthumously?
nope
Who is usually awarded the Legion of Honor?
Legion of Honor originated in the European country of France. It rewards civilians and soldiers based on a system of merit rather than a system of nobility.
What is the name of Indian film producer who was awarded 'officer de la legion d' honor by french government in June 2008?
There are several Indian producers that have been awarded the legion d'honneur (non-exhaustive list in link 1). Amitabh Bachchan (link 2) is one of them.
Did James Baldwin earn a French legion of Honor?
James Baldwin was appointed Commander of the Legion d'Honneur in 1986.
What was the French Medal of Honor given to U.S. black soldiers in WW1?
The Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor.
What countries awarded Alvin York the Medal of Honor?
Only the United States. He also received some awards from France, including their highest award, the Legion of Honor.
When was Philippine Legion of Honor created?
Philippine Legion of Honor was created in 1947.
Who became a commander in France's Order of Arts and Letters in 1984 and two months later was awarded France's Legion of Honor?
Jerry Lewis
When was California Palace of the Legion of Honor created?
California Palace of the Legion of Honor was created in 1924.
When did Alessandro Volta receive the Legion of Honor?
Alessandro Volta received the Legion of Honor in 1804.
