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Hall of Fame for Great Americans (view source)
Revision as of 23:52, January 2, 2008
, 23:52, January 2, 2008It turns out there were at least two much older Halls of Fame in Germany.
The original "Hall of Fame" is the '''Hall of Fame for Great Americans,''' a now almost-forgotten institution located in what was originally a campus of New York University and is now Bronx Community College in [[Bronx]], New York.
The original "Hall of Fame" in the United States is the '''Hall of Fame for Great Americans,''' a now almost-forgotten institution located in what was originally a campus of New York University and is now Bronx Community College in [[Bronx]], New York.
It was dedicated in 1901, and honorees were elected at five-year intervals from 1900 through 1970, and in 1973. During its heyday the election of new honorees was considered a national news event, and the choices of honorees were a topic of lively public debate.
It was dedicated in 1901, and honorees were elected at five-year intervals from 1900 through 1970, and in 1973. During its heyday the election of new honorees was considered a national news event, and the choices of honorees were a topic of lively public debate.