(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908–73, 36th President of the United States (1963–69), b. near Stonewall, Tex.
Johnson lost the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination to John F. Kennedy…
Order of Presidential Succession Under George W. Bush The procedure for filling vacancies in the presidency and vice presidency is outlined by the 20th and 25th amendments to the…
The following list includes the major decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court during the 2007–2008 term, and the number of votes on rulings that include execution, finance, rape,…
Born: 10/1/1924Birthplace: Plains, Ga. James Earl Carter, Jr., was born in the tiny village of Plains, Ga., Oct. 1, 1924, and grew up on the family farm at nearby Archery. Both parents were fifth-…
(Encyclopedia) Elgar, Sir Edward WilliamElgar, Sir Edward Williamĕlˈgär [key], 1857–1934, English composer. He received his training from his father, who was an organist, music seller, and amateur…
(Encyclopedia) Harper, Ida Husted, 1851–1931, American woman suffragist. Allied with the woman-suffrage movement from 1898, she became the official reporter and historian of the National American…
Today's pep rallies, yesterday's battlegrounds by Beth Rowen Protesters Shannon Collins and Olivia Christian at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith…
(Encyclopedia) ToledoToledotəlēˈdō [key], city (1990 pop. 332,943), seat of Lucas co., NW Ohio, on the Maumee River at its junction with Lake Erie; inc. 1837. With a natural harbor and its railroads…
In the following lists, the numeral indicates the congressional district represented; AL is for representatives at large. All terms run from Jan. 2007 to Jan. 2009.
See also: Current and historical…
A celebration of women's many accomplishments
The women of the U.S. Supreme Court
Source: AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais Women's History Month Nobel Winning…
