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(October 17, 1912–September 30, 1978), whose given name was Albino Luciani, was pope of the Roman Catholic church for 34 days before his sudden death. Known for his humble and friendly manner, he stated in the homily of the mass celebrating his installation, September 3, 1978: If all the sons and daughters of the Church … Continue reading “POPE
JOHN PAUL I”

(February 14, 1912), originally adopted by the territory in 1863, stated: Ditat Deus (God Enriches).3744

(March 23, 1912–June 16, 1977), was the director of NASA; the U.S. guided missile program; and founded the National Space Institute, 1975. He was known as the “Father of the American Space Program.” He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Berlin, and went on to develop the famed V–2 rocket during World War II. … Continue reading “BRAUN,
WERNHER MAGNUS MAXIMILLAN VON”

(1912–1983), was a renowned philosopher, author and commentator. He wrote in his book, A Christian Manifesto: It follows from [Samuel] Rutherford’s thesis that citizens have a moral obligation to resist unjust and tyrannical government. While we must always be subject to the office of the magistrate, we are not to be subject to the man … Continue reading “SCHAEFFER,
FRANCIS AUGUST”

(January 6, 1912), was the 47th State admitted into the Union. The Constitution of the State of New Mexico, adopted 1911, stated: Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty.3735 Article II, Section 2. Every man shall be free to worship God according to the dictates of … Continue reading “NEW
MEXICO, STATE OF”

(February 14, 1912), was the 48th State admitted to the Union. The Constitution of the State of Arizona, adopted December 12, 1911, stated: Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution.3737 Article II, Section 12. Liberty of Conscience. The liberty of conscience secured … Continue reading “ARIZONA,
STATE OF”

(b.February 6, 1911), was the 40th President of the United States, 1981–89; the oldest President elected; survived assassination attempt, March 30, 1981; Governor of California, 1966–74; switched from being a liberal Democrat to the Republican Party, 1962; actor, making over 50 movies in his career; president of the Screen Actor’s Guild, 1959–60; married Nancy Davis, … Continue reading “REAGAN,
RONALD WILSON”

(b.1909), was released in 1964 after having spent 14 years in prison in Romania for his faith. A Lutheran minister, he has since become an internationally known speaker. He wrote: Tortured For Christ; Underground Saints; Christ in the Communist Prison, 1968; Stronger Than Prison Walls, 1969; and My Answer to the Moscow Atheists, 1975. Rev. … Continue reading “WURMBRAND,
REV. HEINRICH RICHARD”

(May 7, 1909–March 1, 1991), was the U.S. inventor and manufacturer of the Polaroid Land Camera, which developed pictures inside the camera through a process of light polarization. He was an advisor to the U.S. guided missile system during World War II; introduced the first black and white instant Polaroid Camera, 1947; and introduced the … Continue reading “LAND,
EDWIN HERBERT”

(August 27, 1910–September 5, 1997), whose given name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity to minister to the destitute and dying in Calcutta, India, and around the globe. Born in Albania, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1979 for her work among the poor and outcast. She confessed: … Continue reading “MOTHER
TERESA OF CALCUTTA”