Cochran biography
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Jacqueline Cochran
American aviator and businesswoman (–)
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| Born | ()May 11, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, () (aged&#;74) Indio, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | aviator, test pilot, spokesperson, and businessperson |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Cochran Floyd Bostwick Odlum |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service / branch | Women Airforce Service Pilots Air Force Reserve Command |
| Years&#;of service | – |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross |
Jacqueline Cochran (May 11, – August 9, ) was an American pilot and business executive. She pioneered women's aviation as one of the most prominent racing pilots of her generation. She set numerous records and was the first woman to break the sound barrier on 18 May Cochran (along with Nancy Love) was the wartime head of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (–), which employed about civilian
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Johnnie Cochran
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Who Was Johnnie Cochran?
Johnnie Cochran established himself as a sought after attorney dealing with high-profile police brutality cases involving the African American community. He attracted famous clients like Michael Jackson and led O. J. Simpson's defense team in the murder trial. Amidst much debate over the case, Cochran entered the national spotlight and became a celebrity himself, making screen appearances and writing his memoirs.
Education and Early Career
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. was born on October 2, , in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Hattie and Johnnie L. Cochran Sr. The family moved to California in , where the younger Cochran eventually excelled as a student in what was becoming a more racially integrated environment. In , he received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and later attended Loyola Marymount University Law School, graduating in Upon passing the bar, Cochran worked as a deputy criminal prosecutor in
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Johnnie Cochran
For the Scottish association football manager, see Johnny Cochrane.
American attorney (–)
Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr.[1] (KOK-rən; October 2, &#;– March 29, ) was an American attorney from California who was involved in numerous civil rights and police brutality cases throughout his year career spanning from to Noted for his skill in the courtroom, he is best known for leading the so-called "Dream Team" during the murder trial of O.J. Simpson.[2]
Cochran also represented Sean Combs, Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Stanley Tookie Williams,[3]Todd Bridges,[4] football player Jim Brown, Snoop Dogg, former heavyweight mästare Riddick Bowe,[5] Los Angeles riot beating victim Reginald Oliver Denny,[2] inmate and activist Geronimo Pratt, and athlete Marion Jones when she faced doping charges during her high school track career.[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Cochran was born in in Shreveport,