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7 Hidden Figures Characters You Need to Know

Who are the Hidden Figures characters? What Hidden Figures characters beyond the main characters play important roles? In addition to the Hidden Figures main characters, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan, there are many Hidden Figures characters who help dismantle racism and sexism at NASA through their work and accomplishments. Keep reading to find out more about Katherine, Mary, Dorothy, and more Hidden Figures real-life characters.

Billy Beane’s Baseball Career: A Star Burns Out

What happened during Billy Beane’s baseball career? Was Billy Beane’s playing career as successful as scouts promised.? Billy Beane’s baseball career lasted only a few years, but it haunted him forever. Billy Beane the baseball player was easily frustrated, and he struggled under the weight of expectations. Billy Beane’s playing career ended with a move to scouting, and he later found success as the Oakland A’s GM.

Billy Beane’s Moneyball Legacy and the Rise of the A’s

Who is Billy Beane in Moneyball? How was Billy Beane’s Athletics career changed by Sabermetrics? Billy Beane, Moneyball main character, was the GM of the Oakland A’s. Billy Beane’s career in baseball started as a player. But for Billy Beane, Moneyball is when his career really begins.

Killers of the Flower Moon Characters: Victims, Killers, & White

Who are the Killers of the Flower Moon characters? What are their names, and what did they do? Killers of the Flower Moon is about the murders that took place during the Reign of Terror, when members of the Osage Tribe were murdered by white residents of Osage for their money. Continue reading to learn about the Killers of the Flower Moon characters—victims, perpetrators, and the investigator.

FBI History: How the Osage Murder Case Changed Its Course

How and when did the FBI become the large, powerful agency we know today? How was the Bureau involved in the Osage murders? Two major events in the 1920s changed the course of FBI history: the appointment of J. Edgar Hoover and the investigation into the Osage murders. The FBI gained publicity and prove its competency. Keep reading to learn about this monumental time in FBI history.

Was Henry Grammer a Killer? (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Who was Henry Grammer? What was his role in the Osage oil murders? Henry Grammer was a bootlegger who worked in the Osage, Oklahoma, area during the Reign of Terror. Henry Grammer’s true role in the conspiracy remains unknown, as he died suspiciously during the investigation. But, he’s believed to have participated and recruited other participants. Continue reading to learn about Henry Grammer.

Asa Kirby: Killer, Witness, Victim (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Who was Asa Kirby? What role did he play in the Osage murders, and what happened to him? Asa Kirby was an outlaw and an explosives expert who was responsible for the explosion that killed Bill and Rita Smith. However, before he was able to confess to the murders or offer additional information, Asa Kirby died, along with an associate, Henry Grammer, who was also involved in the murders. Continue reading to learn about Asa Kirby and the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma.

Dick Gregg: An Outlaw Helps Crack the Osage Murder Case

Who was Dick Gregg? How did this outlaw contribute to solving the Osage murders investigation? Dick Gregg was a member of the Al Spencer gang. While he was in prison, he offered information to investigator Tom White that later lead to a huge break in the Osage murders investigation in 1920s Oklahoma. Keep reading to learn about Dick Gregg and his role in this landmark case.

Burt Lawson—How His Confession Led to Justice for the Osage

Who was Burt Lawson? What was his role in the Osage murder conspiracy? Burt Lawson claimed responsibility for the explosion that killed Osage woman Rita Smith and her husband Bill Smith. Lawson confessed to following the orders of William Hale, and his confession offered a substantial break in the case. Continue reading to learn more about Burt Lawson and this tragic episode in American history.

Kelsie Morrison’s Confession: A Break in the Osage Murder Case

Who was Kelsie Morrison, and what was his role in the murder of Anna Brown? How did Morrison’s confession shape the Osage murder case? Kelsie Morrison was directly responsible for Anna Brown’s murder. Later, Morrison confessed and admitted that he had participated in a murder conspiracy. That’s when the case started to come together. Keep reading to learn Kelsie Morrison’s story.