(Encyclopedia) Gentz, Friedrich vonGentz, Friedrich vonfrēˈdrĭkh fən gĕnts [key], 1764–1832, German conservative political theorist. Admirer of the English political system of checks and balances,…
(Encyclopedia) Dewey, Melvil, 1851–1931, American library pioneer, originator of the Dewey decimal system, b. Adams Center, N.Y., grad. Amherst (B.A., 1874; M.A., 1877). A man of originality and of…
(Encyclopedia) Force, Peter, 1790–1868, American journalist and historian, b. near Paterson, N.J. He served in the War of 1812 and afterward established himself in Washington, D.C., as a printer.…
(Encyclopedia) Stevens, George Cooper, 1904–75, American film director, b. Oakland, Calif. A distinguished 20th-century filmmaker, he is known for his skillful camera work and careful craftsmanship.…
TAYLOR, John W., a Representative from New York; born in Charlton, N.Y., March 26, 1784; received his early education at home; was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1803;…
Senate Years of Service: 1818-1824Party: Democratic Republican; Adams-Clay RepublicanEDWARDS, Ninian, (son of Benjamin Edwards), a Senator from Illinois; born at âMount Pleasant,â…
Senate Years of Service: 1813-1817; 1819-1823Party: Democratic Republican; Adams-Clay RepublicanBROWN, James, (brother of John Brown of Virginia and Kentucky (1757-1837), cousin of John…
Senate Years of Service: 1818-1824; 1844-1849Party: Democratic Republican; Adams-Clay Republican; WhigJOHNSON, Henry, a Senator and a Representative from Louisiana; born in Virginia September…
