
Arts and Literature
Ruth Watanabe (1916–2005)
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan.

Arts and Literature
Renée Fleming (b. 1959)
Captivating audiences with her rich, velvety soprano, opera singer Renée Fleming, also known as “the people’s diva”, has become one of the most celebrated and beloved operatic singers of our time.

Arts and Literature
Emily Sibley Watson (1855–1945)
Founder of the University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery. Philanthropist and patron of the arts in Rochester. Emily Sibley Watson left a significant mark on the city and the University…