Meaning : United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957).

Meaning : United States striptease artist who became famous on Broadway in the 1930s (1914-1970).

Meaning : United States actor who was an expert in kung fu and starred in martial arts films (1941-1973).

Meaning : United States physicist (born in China) who collaborated with Yang Chen Ning in disproving the principle of conservation of parity (born in 1926).

Meaning : Leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794).

Meaning : Soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818).

Meaning : American general who led the Confederate Armies in the American Civil War (1807-1870).

Meaning : The side of something that is sheltered from the wind.

Meaning : Towards the side away from the wind.