Artists
Borie, Adolph
American
American, 1877 - 1934
Adolph Edward Borie (November 25, 1809 – February 5, 1880) was an American merchant and politician who briefly served as Secretary of the Navy in the Ulysses S. Grant administration in 1869. A native of Philadelphia, Borie was born into the successful mercantile trade business of his father. When the Civil War broke out, Borie became a close associate to General Ulysses S. Grant. Early in Grant's presidential administration, Borie served as Navy Secretary for a few months before stepping down, citing frail health. As Navy Secretary, Borie controversially renamed many naval ships, enforced full pay for an eight-hour work day, and desegregated the Washington Navy Yard, allowing African Americans to freely work alongside whites. He accompanied Grant on his 1877-79 world tour. Borie died on February 5, 1880, and is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Two U.S. warships have been named USS Borie.
Boris
Hungarian
Boris Bernhard Gordon
American
1888 - 1976
Boris Deutsch
Boris E. Efimov
Boris Gorelick
Boris Ignatovich
Boris Israelevich Anisfeld
Boris Margo
Boris Margo
American
1902 - 1995
Boris Mikhailov
Boris Nikolaevich Shirokorad