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Southern California

2015

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California is located on the West Coast of the United States. It was admitted to the Union as the 31st state on September 9, 1850.

The highest and lowest points in the lower 48 states are located within the state (Mount Whitney and Death Valley,) as well as the largest trees (Giant Redwood,) the tallest trees (California Redwood,) and the oldest trees (Western bristlecone pine.)

The state’s economy includes fruit and vegetable production, high-tech industry, aerospace, and education. Tourism is also included in California’s important industries.

California is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Mexican state of Baja California to the south.

C116 • 1985 Junipero Serra

Junipero Serra Ferrer (1713–1784) was one of California’s founding fathers. With headquarters near Monterey, California, this Spanish Franciscan friar worked to establish the missions to convert the Native Americans to the Catholic Church. He is credited with founding nine of the 21 Spanish missions located in California.

3873j • 2004 Art of the American Indian:

Luiseno Indian BasketBasketry was one of the Native American Luiseño tribes most valued skills. They designed and wove their baskets according to what they were to be used for — gathering food, traditional ceremonies, and more. Some baskets were woven tight enough to carry water. Others were woven so that they could be set on hot coals in which food was roasted. The Luiseño peoples lived in small villages along the Southern California coast.

3080 • 1996 Prehistoric Animals:

Saber-tooth CatUp to 10,000 years ago, the sabre-tooth cat was common in California. Sabre-tooth cat fossils have been found in the tar pits of Rancho La Brea in Los Angeles. California designated the sabre-tooth cat as the official state fossil in 1973.

1751 • 1978 American Dance: Folk

Folk dancing, specifically square dancing, provided early settlers the opportunity to socialize, and often became a primary type of community entertainment. The dancing was usually accompanied by at least one fiddler, possibly some percussion, and almost always lots of singing. California designated the square dance as the official state folk dance of California in 1988.

4650 • 2012 Carmel Mission

Built in 1770, the Carmel Mission, also known as Mission San Carlos Borroméo del río, a Roman Catholic mission, is one of the most beautiful of all California missions. A series of 21 California missions were built to “colonize” the territory — native Indians brought to the mission were baptized and “civilized.”

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C116 1985 Junipero Serra

3873j • 2004 Art of the American Indian:

Luiseno Indian Basket

3080 • 1996 Prehistoric Animals:

Saber-tooth Cat1978 • Scott 1751

Folk Dance

4650 • 2012 Carmel Mission


Southern California: 2015 Supplement 926 • 1944

Motion PicturesThe first motion picture studio in the United States was located in New Jersey. By the early 1900s, movie producers began moving their companies to Southern California realizing the natural sunlight was the best source of illumination for their pictures. In 1911, sixteen movie studios moved into the Hollywood area, with more relocating to Studio City — the San Fernando Valley.

4526 • 2011 Legends of Hollywood:

Gregory PeckEldred Gregory Peck (1916–2003) is one of the most popular actors in U.S. history. Among his many acting honors was the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill A Mockingbird.” In 1969, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Gregory Peck was born in La Jolla, California.

3876 • 2004 Legends of Hollywood: John Wayne

Marion Robert Morrison (1907–1979, stage name John Wayne) was an actor, director, and producer of films for more than 30 years. When still a youngster, he received his nickname, Duke, from his constant companion —an Airedale by the same name. Wayne appeared in nearly 230 films, beginning with “The Big Trail” in 1930. Among his many awards was an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1969 in “True Grit,” the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Duke was raised in Lancaster, and later, Glendale, California.

4414e • 2009 Early TV Memories: Jack Webb

John Randolph “Jack”Webb (1920–1982) was an actor, director, screenwriter, and television producer. He directed and starred in the television series Dragnet, featuring police officers, detectives, and firefighters. He based the shows on real cases from the Los Angeles Police Department. Jack Webb was born in Santa Monica, California.

2967 • 1995 Legends of Hollywood: Marilyn Monroe

Norma Jean Mortenson (1926–1962) was born in Los Angeles, California. (At the age of 30, she legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.) As an actor, she appeared in 29 films during her 15 years of acting. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Marilyn Monroe as the sixth greatest female star of all time — her legendary status will remain forever.


Charlton HestonJohn Charles Carter, better known as Charlton Heston (1923–2008) starred in more than 100 films during his 60 years of acting. Nationally, Heston served as president of the Screen Actors Guild, president of the National Rifle Association, and visibly supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “Ben-Hur,” and was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Charlton Heston lived in Beverly Hills, California.



926 • 1944 Motion Pictures 4414e • 2009

Early TV Memories: Jack Webb


Charlton Heston


Gregory Peck


John Wayne


Marilyn Monroe



1355 • 1968 Walt Disney3868a • 2004

The Art of Disney: Friendship4195a • 2207

The Art of Disney: Magic4345a • 2008

The Art of Disney: ImaginationWalter Elias “Walt” Disney (1901–1966) was a filmmaker, animator, and cartoonist. He created a number of fictional characters including Mickey Mouse and his friends. Among his many awards, Disney was the recipient of 22 earned Academy Awards, seven Emmys, the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was a co-founder of The Walt Disney Company, creators of Disneyworld and Disneyland. Walt Disney’s studio was in Hollywood, while he lived in Burbank, California.



1355 • 1968 Walt Disney

4345a • 2008 The Art of Disney: Imagination

4195a • 2207 The Art of Disney: Magic

3868a • 2004 The Art of Disney: Friendship



2989 • 1995 Legends of American Music:

Charles MingusCharles Mingus, Jr. (1922–1979) was a renowned jazz musician, composer, and bandleader who was raised in Los Angeles, California. He created his own style of music, often fashioned after Southern Black gospel music. Mingus died at the age of 56 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.)


Lawrence TibbettLawrence Mervil Tibbett (1896–1960) was one of the finest baritones ever to appear at the Metropolitan Opera. A singer and recording artist, Tibbett also appeared in Hollywood films. He was a co-founder of the American Guild of Musical Artists, serving as president for 17 years. Lawrence Tibbett was born in Bakersfield, California.


Ritchie ValensSinger, songwriter, guitarist, Ritchie Valens (1941–1959) was born Ricardo Steven Valenzuela. Although his recording career lasted only eight months, he had several hit songs including “La Bamba,” “Donna,” and “Come On, Let’s Go.” February 3, 1959 was “The Day the Music Died,” when Valens, Buddy Holly, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were all killed in a plane crash. Born in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California, Ritchie Valens has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

3841 • 2004 American Choreographers:

Alvin AileyAlvin Ailey (1931–1989) began the modern dance movement, bringing African-Americans into the 20th century dance arena. In 1958, he founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater — a group of young Black modern dancers of which he was the director, choreographer, and principal dancer. He received the Springarn Medal, Kennedy Center Honors, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Alvin Ailey was raised in Los Angeles, California.

3857-61 • 2004 Artists: Isamu Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was a twentieth century sculptor, creating gardens, sculptures, ceramics, architecture, lamps, furniture, and more. His works can be found in major cities around the world. His “California Scenario,” a sculpture garden can be found in Costa Mesa, California. Noguchi was born in Los Angeles.




Charles Mingus


Lawrence Tibbett


Ritchie Valens3841 • 2004

American Choreographers: Alvin Ailey

3857-61 • 2004 Artists: Isamu Noguchi



American Scientists: Linus PaulingChemist, author, educator, peace activist — Linus Carl Pauling (1901–1994) was all of these. As a chemist he was one of the founders of the field of quantum chemistry; as an author he published more than 1,000 articles/books; as an educator he joined the California Institute of Technology faculty in 1927 and remained on their staff for more than 35 years; as a peace activist he petitioned that war was totally unnecessary. Pauling is the only person to be awarded two unshared Nobel Prizes — the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954 and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize.

4226 • 2008 American Scientists:

Edwin HubbleEdwin Powell Hubble (1889–1953) was one the world’s most famous astronomers, revolutionizing the field of astrophysics. His research, completed while employed at California’s Mount Wilson Observatory, proved that there are galaxies beyond the Milky Way. The Hubble Space Telescope, which circles the Earth once every 97 minutes, is named for Edwin Hubble.

2699 • 1992 Dr. Theodore von Karman

von skolloskislaki Karman Todor (1881–1963) is better known as Theodore von Karman. Dr. Karman moved from Budapest, Hungary, to the United States, when he was invited to work at the California Institute of Technology. Among his accomplishments was the establishment of an experimental rocket test facility which later became the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. von Karman was the recipient of the first U.S. National Medal of Science.

Scott 4694 • 2012 Major League Baseball All-Stars:

Ted WilliamsTheodore Samuel “Ted” Williams (1918–2002) is considered one of the greatest hitters in major league baseball history. His all time batting average was .344, with 521 career home runs. Williams was twice selected as the American League Most Valuable Player, was six-time batting champion, and was selected to the All-Star team 17 times. In 1966 he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and in 1991 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Ted Williams was born and raised in San Diego, California.

1275 • 1965 Adlai E. Stevenson

Adlai Ewing Stevenson (1900–1965) was a leading Democratic figure throughout the 1950s. In 1961 he was appointed United States Ambassador to the United Nations, where he worked to support U.S. foreign policy until his death in 1965. Adlai Stevenson was born in Los Angeles, California.



4225 • 2008 American Scientists: Linus Pauling

4226 • 2008 American Scientists:

Edwin Hubble

2699 • 1992 Dr. Theodore von Karman

Scott 4694 • 2012 Major League Baseball All-Stars:

Ted Williams1275 • 1965

Adlai E. Stevenson



Space: Mariner 10, Venus and Mercury

Mariner 10 was the last of the Mariner missions. Its purpose was to measure Mercury’s atmosphere and surface. It passed within 4,000 miles of Venus and then within 440 miles of Mercury. After circling the sun, Mariner 10 twice more passed near Mercury — the last time nearly as close as 200 miles. Mariner 10’s science team was led by employees of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL,) located on the northwest border of Pasadena, in La Cañada Flintridge, California.

3142d • 1997 Classic Collections, Classic

American Aircraft: VegaThe Vega made its debut flight in 1927. The aircraft was known for its speed and record-breaking flights — in 1931 Wiley Post flew around the world in eight days, 15 hours, and 51 minutes and the following year Amelia Earhart crossed the Atlantic in 14 hours and 54 minutes — both flying a Vega. The Vega Aircraft was manufactured in Southern California.

3142m • 1997 Classic Collections, Classic

American Aircraft: ConstellationThe Constellation “Connie” had a top speed of 375 miles per hour, with a cruising speed of 340 miles per hour. There were 856 different models of the plane, all built between 1943 and 1958 at the Burbank, California, Lockheed Corporation plant. They had hydraulically boosted controls and a de-icing system used on the wings and tail. The Constellation was the presidential aircraft of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

3142n • 1997 Classic Collections, Classic

American Aircraft: LightningThe Lightning was the only aircraft in production throughout the U.S. involvement in World War II. It has a maximum speed of 414 miles per hour (used by the military) and a cruising speed of 275 miles per hour. It had twin tailbooms, with a single nacelle (the housing for the cockpit.) It was designed for the U.S. Army Air Corps to reach at least 360 miles per hour and 20,000 feet within six minutes. The Lightning was built by Lockheed in Southern California.

3921 • 2005 Advances in Aviation: Lockheed

P-80 Shooting StarThe Lockheed Martin corporation is the leading designer and manufacturer of military aircraft. Founded in 1912 when the Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company and the Glenn L. Martin Company merged, their first aircraft was the Model F-1 flying boat — a seaplane that flew a record-setting non-stop flight from Santa Barbara to San Diego. In addition to military aircraft, Lockheed Martin has developed manned and unmanned military vehicles, and is the leader in information technology.

3917 • 2005 Advances in Aviation: Consolidated PBY Catalina

3922 • 2005 Advances in Aviation: Consolidated B-24 Liberator

The Consolidated Aircraft Corporation became famous for its successful flying boats. Two of their planes, the PBY Catalina and the B-24 Liberator were extensively used during World War II. In 1942, Consoliated Aircraft employed more than 45,000 persons in their San Diego, California, plant.

3925 • 2005 Advances in Aviation:

Northrop YB-49 Flying WingThe Northrop Corporation, located in Hawthorne, California, was a manufacturer of aircraft. They developed and built military planes, including the P-61 Black Widow night fighter, the F-89 Scorpion interceptor, an intercontinental cruise missile, and a jet fighter. The company existed into the 1990s.



1557 • 1975 Space: Mariner 10, Venus and Mercury

3142d • 1997 Classic Collections,

Classic American Aircraft: Vega


Consolidated PBY Catalina


Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

3142n • 1997 Classic Collections,

Classic American Aircraft: Lightning

3142m • 1997 Classic Collections,

Classic American Aircraft: Constellation


Consolidated B-24 Liberator


Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing



2838g • 1994 World War II, 1944: Troops

Clear Saipan BunkersThe USS California was repaired after being damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor. On May 5, 1944, she sailed from San Francisco, California. The USS California was among the naval forces that removed the Japanese military from the Saipan Bunkers.

2559i • 1991 World War II, 1941: Pearl

HarborBuilt at Vallejo, California, the battleship USS California was commissioned in 1921. She served as flagship of the Pacific Fleet from 1921 to 1941. On December 7, 1941, the USS California was damaged when it was hit during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

2838i • 1994 World War II, 1944: Battle for

Leyte GulfThe Battle of Leyte Gulf was one of the largest naval battles of World War II. The invasion of the central Philippine island of Leyte is also known as the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. The USS California was one of the six battleships involved in the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

2981c • 1995 World War II, 1945: Soldiers

Advancing: Okinawa, the Last Big Battle

The Battle of Okinawa was one of the largest of World War II. The Allies needed the island as they prepared for the invasion of mainland Japan. The USS California saw action at Okinawa during World War II.



2559i • 1991 World War II, 1941:

Pearl Harbor

2838g • 1994 World War II, 1944:

Troops Clear Saipan Bunkers

2838i • 1994 World War II, 1944: Battle for Leyte Gulf

2981c • 1995 World War II, 1945: Soldiers Advancing:

Okinawa, the Last Big Battle



3372 • 2000 U.S. Navy Submarines:

Los Angeles Class The Los Angeles (SSN 688) class submarines are a major part of the United States Navy. They operate quieter and faster than the older submarines. The Los Angeles class are designed for warfare, mining operations, and gathering intelligence. The newer submarines in this class are constructed for breaking through ice and for under-ice operations.

3333 • 1999 All Aboard! Twentieth Century

Trains: Daylight trainThe Daylight Limited, made its first run in 1922, carrying passengers between Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. Operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad, in 1937 they introduced a bright red, orange, and black streamlined Daylight. The Coast Daylight made its last run in 1955, one of the last steam-powered streamliners to be run in the United States.

4548 • 2011 U.S. Merchant Marine:

Clipper ShipWith the westward movement, ships were used to take supplies from the east coast to the west coast of the United States. With the Gold Rush of 1849, the fast moving clipper ships, with their streamlined shape, were used to take prospectors and supplies to California. The Flying Cloud — the fastest clipper ship — sailed from New York around Cape Horn to California in just eighty-nine days — a distance of more than 13,000 miles.



3372 • 2000 U.S. Navy Submarines: Los Angeles

Class

3333 • 1999 All Aboard! Twentieth Century Trains:

Daylight train

4548 • 2011 U.S. Merchant Marine: Clipper Ship



2834-6 • 1994 World Cup Soccer Championships

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the governing body of international soccer. Brazil played against Italy in the 1994 FIFA World Cup Finals. It was the first World Cup final to be scoreless at the end of regular time and extra time — the final was decided by a penalty shoot-out, with Brazil winning by a score of 3-2. The 1994 FIFA World Cup Final was held at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

UX163 • 1992 America’s Cup

The America’s Cup is an ornate sterling silver trophy awarded to the winner of races between two sailing yachts — races now known as the America’s Cup. Recent America’s Cup races have been held in San Diego and San Francisco Bay, California. The America's Cup is the oldest international sporting trophy.



2834-6 • 1994 World Cup Soccer Championships

UX163 • 1992 America’s Cup



UX125 • 1988 Historic Preservation: Hearst Castle

Located near San Simeon, California, the Hearst Castle sits atop the Santa Lucia Range. William Randolph Hearst began the building of the manor in 1919, and by 1947 the estate consisted of a twin-towered castle, three extravagant guesthouses, and 127 acres of gardens, fountains, and pools. Called “La Cuesta Encantada” — Spanish for The Enchanted Hill — the Hearst Castle in on the National Register of Historic Places and is a United States National Historic Landmark.



UX125 • 1988 Historic Preservation: Hearst Castle

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