national ralph day – June 17, 2024

History of national ralph day

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American philosopher, essayist, and leader of the transcendentalist movement in the U.S. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 25, 1803, Emerson spent his childhood around women after the demise of his father and most of his male siblings. The experience turned him into a staunch advocate of women’s rights. As an intellectual with relatively liberal ideals, he dedicated his life to worthy causes, such as the abolition of slavery, and was one of the early leaders of the transcendentalist movement. His belief in the inherent good of man inspired millions, and his work influenced the likes of Walt Whitman, William James, and Henry David Thoreau. Emerson died of pneumonia in 1882

English actor, producer, and stage actor, Ralph Fiennes, is famous for his chillingly accurate portrayal of the Nazi S.S. officer, Amon Goeth, in the award-winning movie “Schindler’s List” (1993). Fiennes was an accomplished thespian before getting onto the big screen, having worked at the highly esteemed Royal National Theater. He made his film debut in the movie “Wuthering Heights” (1992) and portrayed the role of the demonic Heathcliff. Fiennes is vocal on matters of politics and strongly opposed the Brexit movement in the U.K. in 2016. He is a Primetime Emmy and a Tony Award winner.

Fashion designer Ralph Lauren is the founder of the multi-billion dollar global enterprise, Ralph Lauren Corporation. The billionaire businessman is also an avid car collector. The son of Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants, he was born and raised in The Bronx, New York, U.S. The 82-year-old fashion mogul grew up in the same neighborhood as Calvin Klein and Robert Denning. His clothing line includes men’s sportswear, fragrances, luxury watches, and fine jewelry. Lauren stepped down as the C.E.O. of Ralph Lauren Corporation in 2015 but still maintains an executive chair position and is the company’s chief creative officer.