Rogers
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Bernard, 1893–1968, U.S. composer.
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Bruce, 1870–1957, U.S. book designer and printer.
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Carl (Ransom), 1902–87, U.S. psychologist.
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Ginger Virginia Katherine McMath, 1911–1995, U.S. actress and dancer: longtime partner of Fred Astaire.
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James Gamble, 1867–1947, U.S. architect.
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John, 1829–1904, U.S. sculptor.
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Robert, 1731–95, American pioneer and commander in the British regular army during the French and Indian War.
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Samuel, 1763–1855, English poet.
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Will(iam Penn Adair) 1879–1935, U.S. actor and humorist.
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William P(ierce), 1913–2001, U.S. lawyer: Attorney General 1957–61; secretary of state 1969–73.
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a city in NW Arkansas.
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Ginger , real name Virginia McMath . 1911–95, US dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire
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Richard , Baron Rogers of Riverside. born 1933, British architect. His works include the Pompidou Centre in Paris (1971–77; with Renzo Piano), the Lloyd's building in London (1986), the Millennium Dome in Greenwich (1999), and Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 (2008)
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William Penn Adair , known as Will . 1879–1935, US actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition
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EMR's managing director Will Rogers called it "a profoundly sad day for the railway community".
From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026
Humorist Will Rogers famously joked to President Calvin Coolidge: "If that was my lake, I'd mow it."
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers spoke about how their love of awards shows birthed Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they come up with the categories and the evolution of their podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
There has been conjecture over who will play in the central attacking berth for England after the emergence of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as a viable option in the position.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The copy editor for the series, our last line of defense against the stupid mistake or infelicitous phrase, was Joe Rogers.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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