Queens in the Cold War

The atlas holds 5 people and 5 moments here, from 1948 to 1965. The most recorded lives are Harry S. Truman, John Lennon and Gabriela Mistral.

Notable people

1. Abebe Bikila

   in 1965

   1 moment here

   Ethiopian marathon runner and Imperial Guard officer who won Olympic marathon gold in Rome in 1960 and Tokyo in 1964, both in world-record time.…

2. Celia Cruz

   in 1962

   1 moment here

   Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer celebrated internationally as the “Queen of Salsa.” Born in Havana, she rose to fame with Sonora Matancera,…

3. Gabriela Mistral

   in 1957

   1 moment here

   Chilean poet, educator, journalist, and diplomat born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga. Mistral taught across Chile, worked on Mexican educational reform,…

4. Harry S. Truman

   in 1948

   1 moment here

   Harry S. Truman (1884–1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953.…

5. John Lennon

   in 1964

   1 moment here

   English musician, songwriter, artist and peace activist; co-founder of the Beatles. This chronology records documented physical presence at…

Moments

1. 1948 Idlewild Airport dedication Harry S. Truman
2. 1957 Death at Hempstead Hospital Gabriela Mistral
3. 1962 Residence in Cambria Heights Celia Cruz
4. 1964 Arrival for first US visit John Lennon
5. 1965 World's Fair ceremonial half-marathon Abebe Bikila

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