Inductee Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz, known as the “Queen of Salsa,” was a Cuban-American singer whose powerful voice and vibrant style revolutionized Latin music.

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Inductee I.M. Pei

Chinese immigrant and renowned architect I.M. Pei designed iconic structures like the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

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Inductee Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr, a Hollywood icon, left a lasting mark on American culture through her film career and as an inventor. Her groundbreaking work on frequency-hopping technology, co-developed during World War II, laid the foundation for modern wireless communication, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

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Inductee Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin was a legendary composer and lyricist whose music deeply shaped American culture. An immigrant from Russia, he wrote iconic songs including “God Bless America” and “White Christmas,” capturing the spirit of the nation through times of war and peace.

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Inductee Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Albright was the first female U.S. Secretary of State, serving from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton.

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Inductee James Naismith

James Naismith revolutionized American culture and sports by inventing basketball in 1891.

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Inductee Bob Hope

Bob Hope was a beloved entertainer whose career spanned vaudeville, radio, film and television. Know for his quick wit and comedic timing, Hope became a cultural icon through his USO tours, bringing laughter to American troops overseas for over five decades.

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Inductee Albert Einstein

German immigrant Albert Einstein transformed modern physics with his groundbreaking theories.

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