(Encyclopedia) Gray, Robert, 1755–1806, American sea captain, discoverer of the Columbia River, b. Tiverton, R.I. He probably served in the Continental navy in the American Revolution. In 1787 he and…
McCLOSKEY, Francis Xavier, a Representative from Indiana; born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 12, 1939; graduated, Bishop Kendrick High School, Norristown, Pa., 1957; A.B., Indiana University,…
CHAPPELL, William Venroe, Jr., a Representative from Florida; born in Kendrick, Marion County, Fla., February 3, 1922; University of Florida, B.A., 1947, LL.B., 1949, and J.D., 1967; served in…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…
2009 Academy Awards | Oscar winners and nominees The 2009 Academy Awards were presented on March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below; the Oscar winners…
BOWLES, Henry Leland, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Athens, Windham County, Vt., January 6, 1866; attended the district schools at Kendricks Corner and Vermont Academy at…
MEEK, Carrie P., (mother of Kendrick Meek), a Representative from Florida; born in Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla., April 29, 1926; B.S., Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Fla., 1946; M.…
(Encyclopedia) Peter II, 1715–30, czar of Russia (1727–30). A grandson of Peter I and the son of the czarevich Alexis, he succeeded on the death of Catherine I. He was too young to rule, but he…
Senate Years of Service: 1920-1920Party: DemocratCOMER, Braxton Bragg, a Senator from Alabama; born in Spring Hill, Barbour (now Mobile) County, Ala., November 7, 1848; attended the common…
