ADAMS, John, (father of John Quincy Adams; grandfather of Charles Francis Adams; cousin of Samuel Adams; father-in-law of William Stephens Smith), a Delegate from Massachusetts and a Vice…
Senate Years of Service: 1974-1987Party: RepublicanLAXALT, Paul Dominque, a Senator from Nevada; born in Reno, Washoe County, Nev., August 2, 1922; attended the public schools of Carson City,…
Senate Years of Service: 1962-1967Party: RepublicanSIMPSON, Milward Lee, (father of Alan Kooi Simpson), a Senator from Wyoming; born in Jackson, Teton County, Wyo., November 12, 1897; attended…
Garth BrooksArchive PhotosEntertainer of the YearGarth BrooksSingle of the Year“Achy Breaky Heart,” Billy Ray CyrusAlbum of the YearRopin' the Wind, Garth Brooks (Liberty)Song of the Year (…
RANSLEY, Harry Clay, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., February 5, 1863; attended the public and private schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; served in the…
FITCH, Ashbel Parmelee, a Representative from New York; born in Moores, Clinton County, N.Y., October 8, 1848; attended the public schools of New York, Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass…
actressBorn: 6/15/1963Birthplace: Los Angeles Oscar and Emmy Award-winning television and film actress best known for her role as Jamie Buchman on Mad About You (1992–1999). She began acting at…
CULLOM, William, (brother of Alvan Cullom and uncle of Shelby Moore Cullom), a Representative from Tennessee; born near Monticello, Wayne County, Ky., June 4, 1810; attended the public schools…
(Encyclopedia) Heschel, Abraham JoshuaHeschel, Abraham Joshuahĕshˈəl [key], 1907–72, American Jewish philosopher and theologian, b. Warsaw, Poland. He succeeded Martin Buber as director of the…
